Is an all-in-one rack with a cable/pulley system worth it over a basic power cage?

Reviewers are split. Community threads note that integrated cable systems add real versatility (lat pulldowns, crossovers, tricep work) without extra setup, but most budget pulleys use a 2:1 ratio, so a stated stack delivers roughly half its weight in actual resistance. Several lifters say they'd rather keep the main rack uncluttered. If space and money are tight, the cable system is a genuine perk; if you only need squats and bench, a plain cage costs far less.