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Estimating & Takeoff
Last reviewed Jul 14, 2026CableFi 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
| Founded | 2022 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Wilmington, NC | Cincinnati, OH |
| Pricing model | Per-organization, unlimited users | Per-user subscription |
| Best for | Structured cabling & low-voltage contractors | Cross-trade cloud takeoff |
| Pricing | One-time lifetime license | Trial |
| Offline (PWA) | Full (48h) | No |
| Mobile / PWA | Full PWA | Partial |
| Integrations | Growing | QuickBooks, Sage |
Feature comparison
CableFi capability data is verified against the codebase.
| Feature | CableFi | STACK |
|---|---|---|
| Estimating | ||
Floor plan markup & takeoffs | Full | Full |
AI cable takeoff from floor plans | Full | Not offered |
Manual estimating & materials catalog | Full | Full |
AI-generated estimates (Auto-Bid) | Full | Not offered |
| Project Management | ||
Projects, tasks, scheduling | Full | Not offered |
| Field | ||
Offline-first PWA (48h auth, IndexedDB sync) | Full | Not 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 pricingSTACK
Per-user tiers; contact for pricing.
Visit STACKWhich 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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