--- 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 (241 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. ----- ### "Reliable and Powerful Estimating Software for Commercial Projects" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *8 May 2026* | Warehousing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: CostX is very efficient for takeoffs and estimating, especially on larger commercial projects. The live-linking between drawings and quantities saves a lot of time, and the revision tracking makes it easy to compare drawing updates without starting from scratch. The Excel integration is also one of the stronger features for building custom estimate templates and workflows. > > **Cons**: The software can feel quite heavy and occasionally slow on large jobs with multiple revisions loaded. Some functions are not very intuitive for new users, and there’s definitely a learning curve before you can use it efficiently. Licensing and setup can also be a bit restrictive compared to newer cloud-based estimating platforms. > > Overall, my experience with CostX has been positive. It’s a powerful estimating tool that works very well once you’re familiar with the system. It’s especially useful for detailed quantity takeoffs and managing complex construction estimates. While there are areas that could be improved from a usability and performance perspective, it’s still one of the more capable estimating platforms available for commercial construction work. ----- ### "Powerful and Efficient Estimating Software for Quantity Surveying" — 4.0/5 > **Lulu** | *8 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about RIB CostX was its integrated 2D/3D BIM takeoff capability and the efficiency it brought to cost planning and estimating workflows. The software’s dynamic linking between measured quantities, workbooks, and drawing revisions significantly reduced manual recalculations and improved estimate accuracy. I also found the layer-based measurement tools, auto-revisioning features, and centralized rate libraries particularly valuable for maintaining consistency across BOQs and tender estimates. Additionally, the ability to work directly from live drawing files and generate detailed reporting streamlined the overall estimating process and improved turnaround times on projects. > > **Cons**: One aspect I liked least about RIB CostX was that performance could slow down when working with very large or highly detailed drawing sets and BIM models. I also found that some advanced functions and workbook customizations had a fairly steep learning curve, particularly when setting up complex estimate structures or templates. In collaborative environments, managing file versions and ensuring consistency across shared databases could sometimes be challenging without well-defined workflows. > > Overall, my experience with RIB CostX has been very positive. I used it extensively for quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, BOQ preparation, and tender analysis across different stages of projects. The software significantly improved efficiency by integrating measurement, estimating, and reporting within a single platform, which reduced manual errors and streamlined workflows. I found the 2D/3D takeoff tools particularly effective for improving accuracy and handling drawing revisions quickly. Over time, I became comfortable with workbook customization, rate libraries, and reporting functions, which helped produce more consistent and detailed cost estimates. While there was a learning curve with some advanced features, overall CostX proved to be a powerful and reliable tool for construction estimating and quantity surveying tasks. ----- 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