--- description: Review of RIB CostX Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: RIB CostX | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/130654/itwo-costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/130654/itwo-costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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 **4.4/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 68 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | 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 - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[RIB Candy](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy) — 4.5/5 (252 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. ----- ### "CostX is the BestX" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *8 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Complete integration of the entire estimating process. Endless features that I've barely even begun to touch on > > **Cons**: To be able to access their cloud based storage solutions you need to purchase a minimum of 4 licenses which makes it difficult for smaller companies. These companies are generally the ones without a dedicated server which negates the need for cloud based storage. It's a upside down in my opinion > > Sensational. I converted my new company over after using buildsoft for two years and the difference is night and day ----- ### "Terrible Customer Service | Starting to fall behind alternatives" — 2.0/5 > **Zac** | *6 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Relatively easy to use program. Used it for close to 14 years. Familiar functionality and workbook experience. > > **Cons**: Easily the worst customer service and sales experience I have come across. Enough to move our whole company away from the platform. Starting to fall behind AI alternatives and AI integrations. The network solution is clunky, expensive and time consuming to use. The maintenance cost is beyond ridiculous. > > The customer service and sales experience bugged me for years and we finally moved our whole company to an alternative which was the best decision we ever made. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Estimate integration" — 4.0/5 > **Raj** | *29 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration of markup and pricing significantly enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the estimation process. By combining these two elements into a single workflow, estimators can streamline operations, reduce the risk of errors, and improve transparency throughout the project lifecycle. > > **Cons**: During the cost review process, one of the limitations identified was the issue of CostX not linking directly to Excel for real-time or dynamic data exchange. Although CostX allows exporting to Excel and importing data in .csv formats, it does not offer a live-link capability similar to what some other platforms or add-ins provide. This affects workflows that rely heavily on Excel for downstream processing, reporting, or custom financial modeling. > > Although CostX requires some time to become familiar with, once fully operational, it significantly enhances productivity and saves time across the estimating process. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/130654/itwo-costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/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