Choose CableFi if
LV/ICT teams wanting one platform for the whole business.
Field & Plans · Different job, some overlap
CableFi vs Raken
Raken is best known for daily reports, time cards, and safety on construction sites. CableFi covers the same field workflows inside a full cabling platform.
The verdict
Raken is deep on field reporting; CableFi covers field plus the front and back office.
Choose Raken if
GC field ops focused on daily reporting and safety.
CableFi, on screen
The job in every tech's pocket.
Techs open the plan, work the cable list and close the punch from the phone, and it works offline.
Field app · Cable schedule
At a glance
The two, side by side.
| Feature | CableFi | Raken |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial. | Per-user tiered |
| Built for | Multi-trade low-voltage and structured cabling contractors | Daily reports & safety |
| How to try it | 30-minute demo | Trial |
| Works offline | Yes: the field app works offline | Yes |
| Phone app | Installs on any phone | Yes |
| Founded | 2022 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Carlsbad, CA |
What is CableFi?
Estimating, projects, field, CRM, HR in one PWA.
Starter Monthly is $200 a month for shops doing up to $500,000 a year, with up to 10 users. Or a one-time lifetime license: Starter $2,500 or Professional $5,000, unlimited users. No per-seat fees, no free trial.
What is Raken?
Raken specializes in daily reports, time cards, toolbox talks, and safety documentation.
Pricing: Custom per-user pricing.
Feature by feature
What CableFi and Raken each do.
The CableFi column is checked against the product itself. Where we couldn't verify what the other tool does, we say so.
| Feature | CableFi | Raken |
|---|---|---|
| Field | ||
| Daily reports / field logs | Included | Included |
| GPS time clock | Included | Included |
| Field app works offline | Included | Included |
| Project Management | ||
| Projects, tasks, scheduling | Included | Partial |
| Estimating | ||
| Manual estimating & materials catalog | Included | Not included |
* Partial support. “Not verified” means we couldn't confirm it from the vendor's public material.
Which should you pick?
Strengths, gaps and the jobs each one fits.
CableFi strengths
- Bundled ops stack
- AutoCable (Auto-Cable on Professional)
- Unlimited users
Raken strengths
- Excellent daily report UX
- Safety toolbox talks
- Time cards
Where CableFi falls short
- Raken's safety library is deeper
Where Raken falls short
- Only field ops focus
- Per-user pricing
- GC field ops need world-class daily reportsRaken's core.Best fit: Raken
- LV sub wants field + PM + estimatingOne platform.Best fit: CableFi
Questions
CableFi vs Raken: common questions
Does CableFi have daily reports?
Yes, via custom forms and project reporting inside the PWA.
Weighing CableFi against Raken? See it in 30 minutes.
Your operation will run 20% more efficient in 12 months or your money back. Applies to the Starter and Professional lifetime licenses. See the terms
30-minute demo · Both guarantees in writing