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Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026

CableFi vs STACK

STACK is a cloud takeoff and estimating platform for many trades. CableFi is cable-native with AI takeoffs and the operational stack around them.

TL;DR verdict

Choose CableFi if…

LV contractors who want AI takeoff and one platform.

Choose STACK if…

Cross-trade estimators who want cloud takeoff without picking a trade-specific tool.

Bottom line

STACK is broader; CableFi is deeper for cable.

At a glance

Company and product facts at a glance
Founded20222011
HeadquartersWilmington, NCCincinnati, OH
Pricing modelPer-organization, unlimited usersPer-user subscription
Best forStructured cabling & low-voltage contractorsCross-trade cloud takeoff
PricingOne-time lifetime licenseTrial
Offline (PWA)Full (48h)No
Mobile / PWAFull PWAPartial
IntegrationsGrowingQuickBooks, Sage

What is CableFi?

Cloud PWA covering estimating, projects, field, HR, storefront.

Learn more about our features or pricing.

What is STACK?

STACK offers cloud-based takeoff, estimating, and preconstruction tools.

Learn more at STACK.

Feature comparison

CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.

CableFi vs STACK feature-by-feature comparison
FeatureCableFiSTACK
Estimating
Floor plan markup & takeoffs
FullFull
AI cable takeoff from floor plans
FullNot offered
Manual estimating & materials catalog
FullFull
AI-generated estimates (Auto-Bid)
FullNot offered
Project Management
Projects, tasks, scheduling
FullNot offered
Field
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync)
FullNot offered

Strengths & weaknesses

CableFi strengths

  • AI takeoff
  • Full ops stack
  • Unlimited users
  • Offline

STACK strengths

  • Broad trade coverage
  • Solid cloud takeoff UX

CableFi weaknesses

  • No RSMeans/generic estimating databases

STACK weaknesses

  • Priced per user
  • No AI-native cable takeoff
  • No field/HR modules

Pricing

CableFi

Per-organization, unlimited users.

See full pricing

STACK

Per-user tiers; contact for pricing.

Visit STACK

Which should you pick?

Multi-trade GC estimator
Broad templates.
→ STACK
Cable-focused sub who wants AI + PM
AutoCable + integrated PM.
→ CableFi

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