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// Comparison

Specifivs D-Tools.

Two platforms. Different philosophies. Here's how they compare.

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// Feature matrix

How they stack up.

SpecifiIncludedPaid add-onNot availableLimited / unclear
Feature
Specifi
D-Tools
PLATFORM
Platform
Cloud-native (web + mobile)
Cloud (web + mobile) / SI is desktop
Mobile app
iOS and Android
iOS and Android
PROPOSALS & QUOTING
Proposals
Branded templates, e-signatures, Stripe payments, QuickBooks payment links
Multimedia proposals, e-signatures, D-Tools Payments
Product database
600,000+ products with supplier pricing
1M+ products with dealer-specific pricing
CRM & SALES
CRM
Full CRM with pipeline management, lead scoring, email sync
Client and contact management, sales opportunity tracking
Email & calendar integration
Native Gmail, Outlook, and calendar sync. Create customers, projects, work orders, invoices from email
In-app embedded chat; no native email / calendar sync
PROJECT DELIVERY
Project management
Work orders, scheduling, task management, mobile updates
Task creation, scheduling, dispatch, change orders, service calls
Time tracking
Yes, mobile and desktop
Yes, via mobile app
Inventory management
Included on all plans
Yes (launched January 2025), stock allocation and procurement
Service management
Via customer portal and work orders
Dedicated service management with service plans and scheduling
System design / drawings
Automated cable schedules, network maps, basic floor plan editor
In-app drawing tools, wire calculations, interconnect diagrams
MARKETING & WEB
Website builder
SEO-ready website and blogs included
Not available
Social media management
Echo social media, SEO, and blogs included
Not available
Marketing automation
Managed marketing services available for existing customers
Not available
CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Customer portal
Yes: invoices, change orders, service booking, project visibility
Limited: proposal sharing and e-signatures
Extended warranty
SureBright extended warranty options included
Not available
FINANCIALS & INTEGRATIONS
Invoicing
Built-in, QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, and QuickBooks payment links included
QuickBooks / Xero costs $50 /month extra
Integrations
QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, QuickBooks payment links (included)
QuickBooks, Xero ($50 /mo extra), Stripe, Amazon Business, CardConnect
AI & AUTOMATION
AI features
Bob the AI, email intelligence, content generation, product search
Not available
PRICING & SUPPORT
Starting price
From £119 /mo1 office + 2 field users, all features included
From $99 /month1 office + 1 field user
Support
Included on all plans, unlimited ongoing training
Gold Support $10-$100+ /month extra
Onboarding
2x monthly subscription (one-time)
$250-$2,500 one-time depending on plan
Free trial
14 days
Yes
// Cost of ownership

What it actuallycosts over 2 years.

Set your team size. See what Specifi and the competitor really cost once the add-ons are in.

Office users3
110
Field users5
115
SpecifiTeam plan
Team subscription$349/mo
Native Gmail + OutlookIncluded
Native calendar integrationIncluded
QuickBooks / XeroIncluded
QuickBooks payment linksIncluded
Stripe paymentsIncluded
Bob the AIIncluded
Echo social mediaIncluded
SEO + blogsIncluded
SureBright extended warrantyIncluded
Inventory & ProcurementIncluded
Support & trainingIncluded
Customer portalIncluded
Mobile appIncluded
Monthly$349/mo
Onboarding$699
Year 1$4,887
Year 2$4,188
2-year total$9,075
D-Tools CloudTeam plan
Team subscription$349/mo
QuickBooks / Xero integration$50/mo
Gold Support (Team tier)$30/mo
Email integrationPaid add-on
Customer portalNot available
Mobile app (SI Field)Paid add-on
Monthly$429/mo
Onboarding$750
Year 1$5,898
Year 2$5,148
2-year total$11,046
// The payoff$960saved per year with Specifi.$1,971 over 2 years.

// Also included with every Specifi plan

Professional websiteBuilt and hosted for you.
Social media integrationDrive leads from every channel.
Branded customer portalProject history, payments, and service booking.

None of the competitors above include these.

D-Tools charges QuickBooks / Xero integration and Gold Support as required add-ons at every tier, plus a per-head fee for every field tech. All three are included in the totals above.

Pricing based on published rates, April 2026. Competitor pricing sourced from publicly available information. Specifi pricing served via region detection.

// Why switch

Reasons integratorsmake the move.

Where D-Tools Cloud is strong

A larger product library (1M+ vs 600K+), more mature system design tools including in-app drawing, wire calculations, and interconnect diagrams, a dedicated service management module with service plans and scheduling, and inventory management already in production. For mid-to-large commercial integrators running complex multi-phase projects with detailed engineering documentation, D-Tools Cloud has deeper design and back-office capabilities.

Where Specifi wins

Tools D-Tools doesn't offer at any price: a professional website builder, social media management with AI content creation, and a full marketing suite. Specifi's CRM ships pipeline management, lead scoring, and native Gmail / Office 365 sync — create customers, projects, work orders, and invoices directly from your inbox. The customer portal gives clients a branded space to view projects, approve change orders, and pay invoices.

Bottom line

D-Tools Cloud is strong for engineering-heavy, mid-to-large commercial integrators who need deep system design tools and a massive product library. Specifi is the better choice for integrators who want one platform covering marketing, proposals, CRM, project delivery, and invoicing without hidden costs or bolt-on pricing.

They switched. Theyhaven't looked back.

500+integrators across the globe
Specifi has significantly improved the efficiency of our day-to-day business operations. The software is incredibly easy to use and has helped us create an organised and streamlined setup. Highly recommend.
Miguel AttardDomotica Systems
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Pricing

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// Questions

What integratorstypically ask us.

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Can I migrate from D-Tools?
Yes. Our onboarding team has migrated many D-Tools users. Product libraries, templates, and proposal history all carry over.
Does Specifi do cable schedules?
Yes. Auto-generated from the product list: cables, networks, Rako schematics, wiring schematics.
Isn't D-Tools Cloud cheaper at $99 /mo?
The $99 /mo Single-tier sticker is real, but you'll want the $50 /mo QuickBooks / Xero integration to post invoices to your books — that takes the working floor to $149 /mo. Add Gold Support ($10-$100+ /mo depending on tier) if you want priority live chat, phone, or screen-share help. Specifi's equivalent floor is one flat fee with accounting sync, support, and ongoing training already included.
What does D-Tools Cloud do well that Specifi doesn't?
Their 1M+ dealer-priced product library is the largest in the market, their in-app system design tools (drawing, wire calculations, interconnect diagrams) are deeper, and their service management module with dedicated service plans and scheduling is more mature. If pure engineering depth for complex commercial projects is your priority, D-Tools Cloud is a credible choice.
What does Specifi do that D-Tools Cloud doesn't?
Website building, Echo social media, SEO and blogs, and managed marketing services, none of which D-Tools offers at any price. Plus native Gmail, Outlook and calendar integration (create records straight from your inbox), a full customer portal with project visibility and payments, Bob the AI across the stack, and SureBright extended warranty options.

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