A proposal for a networked room system has to become the same bill of materials, purchase order, installation plan and as-built record. Evaluate software by tracing a design revision through labor and procurement; a polished quote that fails downstream creates expensive rework.
A proposal for a networked room system has to become the same bill of materials, purchase order, installation plan and as-built record. Evaluate software by tracing a design revision through labor and procurement; a polished quote that fails downstream creates expensive rework.
What the software costs—and where your margin can improve.
Start with the bill and one costly workflow. The comparison is straightforward: recurring software costs you can actually remove, minus the hosting, AI, integrations and upkeep a replacement needs. Time saved is a separate gain, and only becomes margin when the business can use it.
Current software · researched prices
$556/ month
$6,672 a year in this worked example
A 6-person AV integrator - 3 in the office, 3 in the field - that wants drawings, field scheduling and a client portal
Jetbuilt LITE, first 3 users @ $69$207/mo
Jetbuilt LITE, users 4-6 @ $59$177/mo
Drawings module (company-wide, entry rate; range $45-$1,799)$45/mo
Installation / Scheduling module, 3 field users @ $34$102/mo
Client Portal (entry rate; range $25-$200 by client count)$25/mo
A source-priced scenario, not a claim about your invoice. Check required modules, usage fees and your negotiated terms.
A focused tool · under your control
Pay for the parts this workflow needs.
One time: map the rules, build, test edge cases, move only the data needed and train the people who use it.
Each month: affordable hosting, coding-AI usage, any database or integrations, backups and maintenance. Price these for the actual application; a $0 or low hosting tier is not the total cost.
You control: the code repository, domain, data and service accounts. Someone on your side owns updates, access, recovery and support.
MarginVendor costs removed − the replacement’s full monthly operating cost.
Admin timeFirst target: Estimate and design accuracy. Replace a display and add a room option; inspect margin, labor, compatibility notes and revision history.
Business valueDurable, documented margin can strengthen a business; buyers still assess risk and whether someone else can run the workflow.
The exact replacement cost depends on scope and usage. Bring your invoice and one frustrating task; we’ll map what can stay, what could be owned and the costs to verify.
These terms appear in the same research category. Check your specific workflow before treating products as interchangeable.
av integrator software software
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custom installer
smart home installer
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residential AV
CEDIA dealer
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structured cabling
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A shortlist to investigate
Compare by the job you need done
Fit notes are our assessment of the linked vendor descriptions, not hands-on product reviews. Feature sources checked Oct 2, 2026; pricing records below retain their own dates.
Propagate a client-approved design change into purchasing
Use this synthetic example as a repeatable acceptance test. It is not a claim that any named vendor has been tested.
Build a multi-room AV quote with alternates, labor and a client-approved scope.
Revise one display and cable pathway after approval and show the change-order effect.
Convert the accepted design into purchasing and installer tasks.
Capture serial numbers, as-built notes, commissioning and a warranty ticket.
Plan a controlled data move
Import customer/site hierarchy, active opportunities and proposals, product library mappings and discounts, labor rates, open BOMs and POs, project schedules and dependencies, technician records, installed base with serials, warranties and service agreements, drawings and closeout files. Freeze project revisions and reconcile open procurement before moving live work.
Where a first build could stop
Integrator software does not replace engineering sign-off, code compliance, cybersecurity review, licensing or on-site commissioning. The integrator remains accountable for design suitability, safe installation, credential protection, accurate as-builts and required inspection records.
Workflow documentation checked Oct 2, 2026. Pricing tables elsewhere on this page retain their own capture dates. The demo scripts and migration guidance are our proposed evaluation method, not hands-on vendor reviews.
For av & low-voltage integrators, our worked example runs $556 a month, which is $6,672 a year. A website-related price point in the research is $25 a month; check whether it is a plan rate or a separate fee. 1 of 4 vendors have quote-only pricing in our research.
See the worked example: A 6-person AV integrator - 3 in the office, 3 in the field - that wants drawings, field scheduling and a client portal
Software auditAV & low-voltage integrators
A 6-person AV integrator - 3 in the office, 3 in the field - that wants drawings, field scheduling and a client portal
Jetbuilt LITE, first 3 users @ $69$207/moKeep
Jetbuilt LITE, users 4-6 @ $59$177/moKeep
Drawings module (company-wide, entry rate; range $45-$1,799)$45/moKeep
Installation / Scheduling module, 3 field users @ $34$102/moKeep
Client Portal (entry rate; range $25-$200 by client count)$25/moOwn it
Seats come first: $207 for the first three users at $69 and $177 for the next three at $59. Then modules: Drawings from $45, Installation and Scheduling at $34 per field user ($102 for three), and the Client Portal from $25. D-Tools Cloud adds a one-time setup fee of $250 to $2,500 depending on plan.
What to keep
Keep your proposal and design tool. The product database with dealer pricing and the CAD drawings are the real work, and we don't replace them.
What to verify
Ask providers to demonstrate this workflow using your edge cases. Check which plan includes each step, what costs extra and how your records can be exported.
4 vendors sell to av & low-voltage integrators
Researched vendor prices
Vendor
Plans (per month)
Website
Checked
JetbuiltCharges by per user, plus ~6 separately-priced modules metered variously per-user or company-wide
LITE$69
ENTERPRISE$137
$25/mo
2026-09-21
D-Tools CloudCharges by office users + field users (two separate seat classes)
Prices are what each vendor publishes on its own pricing page, on the date shown. "Quote only" means the vendor doesn't publish prices. "Not verified" means we couldn't read a price off the vendor's own page, so we don't print one.
Questions owners ask
What should an AV integrator software demo follow?
Trace a multi-room design through quote revision, approved BOM, procurement, field install, as-built records and a service ticket.
Does a product library guarantee a correct AV design?
No. Library data helps with estimating and documentation; qualified staff must still verify compatibility, engineering requirements, scope and installation conditions.
How much does AV integrator software cost?
Jetbuilt starts at $69 per user a month, D-Tools Cloud at $99 a month for one office and one field user, and D-Tools System Integrator at $1,800 per user a year with a 5-user minimum. Modules and setup fees come on top.
How much does D-Tools cost?
D-Tools Cloud runs from $99 a month (Single) to $1,199 (Enterprise), with one-time setup fees from $250 to $2,500. The QuickBooks or Xero integration is $50 a month. D-Tools SI is $1,800 per user a year, minimum 5 users.
Does Jetbuilt include a website?
No. Its only client-facing product is a login-gated Client Portal that starts at $25 a month and is priced by how many clients use it.
Could software for av & low-voltage integrators work on your terms?
Bring one workflow or software bill to a free 30-minute conversation. We’ll map what a coding AI and affordable hosting might cover, and what ownership would require.