--- description: Review of RIB CostX Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: RIB CostX | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [BIM Software](/directory/3417/bim/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/130654/itwo-costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/130654/itwo-costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/130654/itwo-costx?page=2) > RIB CostX is all-in-one 2D and 3D/BIM takeoff and estimating software designed to enhance speed and accuracy in project cost estimation. It features industry-leading takeoff capabilities, live-linked workbooks that update in real-time, and professional report production tailored to diverse regional, industry, and project-specific requirements. With its user-friendly interface, RIB CostX ensures you can price projects accurately and efficiently at every stage, making it an essential tool for streamlining your workflow. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 62 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 62 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact RIB directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam ## Features - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Trail - BIM Modeling - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Built-In Database - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Conflict Tracking - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3417/bim/software) ## Related Categories - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[RIB Candy](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy) — 4.5/5 (240 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Excellent QS tool for direct take off, estimating and producing schedules/bills of quantities." — 5.0/5 > **Phil** | *10 January 2018* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: We moved to CostX completely as a QS practice a number of years ago and we find it a very powerful tool in producing all levels of estimates, bills/schedules of quantities and builders quants etc. It's the best software we've seen for a number of years and for the future with it's BIM capabilities also. With customised branded report formats available allow us to provide consistently high quality presentation documents. Staff were quick to pick up the basics of operation and quickly progress their skills in taking off and scheduling digitally. Regular updates from user feature requests and continually developing and improving the CostX software. Excellent customer support and follow up to ensure the best service is provided and maintained to resolve any issues found or queried. > > **Cons**: Lack of ability to complete cut and fill exercises The only real downside is the inability to handle drawings in batches and without having to load them individually to edit their properties. We understand that this is a registered client feature request under review for development and greatly look forward to its implementation. > > We moved to digital taking off initially and a windows GUI from an old terminal window based system. The ability to view, section and walk round 3D models and have BIM extraction capabilities is most advantageous. ----- ### "Cost x Review" — 4.0/5 > **Tom** | *24 June 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to spot measure and the layers of the workbook make it great to calculate complex items that can't always be measured. > > **Cons**: a few things here: - No ability to measure slanting walls - Workbook needs to be able to function slightly more like excel it is clunky and doesn't allow for formulas to be correctly input with ease. - Drawings should be stored within the costx file - this way if they are moved on the companies server all drawings aren't lost. - When printing reports in levels that don't apply to all line items in a workbook, they should not show up with an empty bar - should just have a line item to clean up the printout. > > Overall experience has been really positive - I think there is a lot to learn from the interface of a program like cubit which will make things a bit easier. ----- ### "Slow to navigate, slow to use, not intuitive, but full featured" — 2.0/5 > **Andrew** | *8 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The main reason why I wanted to try CostX was for the ability to import native design files for 3D takeoff, 2D takeoff with the ability to switch on and off layers and to try the auto takeoff features > > **Cons**: There is no trial of the software, to try it you have to buy it, and I have to say I'm disappointed. The user interface is REALLY un-intuitive, there is a huge learning curve, and it's difficult to use. The system is slow, navigating around a drawing is very laggy. Auto takeoff features don't work well at all, particularly on civil engineering drawings with many intersecting lines or areas > > I know CostX is well regarded in the industry and is full featured. It however is quote slow to use (rendering and navigation). CostX contains may features and tools, but these are buried in menus and under options that make navigation and use difficult for new users without significant training. The user interface is not intuitive ----- ### "Review Tony" — 5.0/5 > **Tony** | *29 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Workbook versatility, the 10 levels gives you a perfect ability to be able to produce very detailed breakdowns. Measuring measure directly from drawings and revision function are excellent. I have not used measuring from 3d model for 10 years as we don't get them at tender time. > > **Cons**: Would like workbook to be able to be linked between levels from top to bottom not bottom to top and automatic named cell function. The workbook has lots of potential to produce very detailed rate breakdowns, I currently work in the Civil Earthworks field and had previously used the program for 20 years in building and construction, so I understand it > > Excellent program, I have used it for many years, previously I used Buildsoft and changed over to this program for the revision function and have never gone back. ----- ### "Estimating in a tick" — 5.0/5 > **Sam** | *2 June 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: CostX has most functions of other software; and even more. But same time to simple to use. CostX team collect ideas, and incorporate the relevant ones. > > **Cons**: The cost of CostX is not cost effective. User cannot use different colours to the descriptions like in other software. Sometimes CostX is to be found slow > > I am using CostX for more than a decade. I am also familiar the other software available in the market. I do not have to think twice to say that CostX is the best among them. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/130654/itwo-costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/130654/itwo-costx) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data