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d-tools.com · D-Tools Residential Systems Software · scored Jan 2026D-Tools' product library covers 1.6 million parts
Best forResidential AV, security, and smart home system integrators
Business management platform for residential integrators, spanning quoting, engineering, and project management.
Plans
single user
plus implementation fees
Source: d-tools.com
Upside
- 1.6M+ product library
- Native Visio and AutoCAD integration
- Used by half of 2024 CEDIA Award winners
Catch
- Steep learning curve for SI product
- Cloud platform can be slow
- Separate platforms for Cloud and on-prem
Editor's takeD-Tools' 1.6 million product library and native Visio and AutoCAD integration set it apart for integrators moving from sales quotes to engineering drawings. Adoption by nearly 7,000 companies and half of the 2024 CEDIA Award winners backs its market position. The tradeoff is a steeper learning curve on the desktop System Integrator product and occasional slowness in Cloud.
What is the difference between D-Tools Cloud and System Integrator?
Cloud is a web-based tool for sales and proposals starting at $99/mo. System Integrator (SI) is the on-premise engineering tool starting at $150/user/mo, and the two sync accepted quotes together.
Does D-Tools integrate with CAD software?
Yes. System Integrator natively integrates with Visio and AutoCAD, linking drawing items directly to the bill of materials.
The evidence: 6 criteria, 3 penalties (−0.15 points)
Score adjustments−0.15 points in total











