--- description: Review of RIB SpecLink 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 SpecLink | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Architecture Design Software](/directory/4182/architecture/software) > [RIB SpecLink](/software/409156/speclink) # RIB SpecLink Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/409156/speclink Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/409156/speclink?page=2) > SpecLink is a construction specification software designed to help businesses enhance the specification process at every stage of the construction lifecycle. Key features include document management, master specification content, WYSIWYG editor, choice lists, and intelligent links. Teams using SpecLink can automatically convert Revit files into VIM (Virtual Information Modeling) files through Unity 3D gaming technology. The virtual models allow managers to isolate individual layers or objects within the model, view information embedded in the BIM objects, and highlight BIM objects on-screen. Additionally, the platform enables users to compare changes against previous versions to identify additions or the latest changes to the model. SpecLink lets teams synchronize BIM models and specs to facilitate coordination and identify potential conflicts. Pricing is available on annual subscription and support is extended via live chat, phone, email, and online inquiry form. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 117 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 117 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Prices listed are for one concurrent user. - **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 - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland and 16 more ## Features - 3D Imaging - BIM Modeling - Bills of Material - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management - Document Storage - For AEC Industry - Multiple Projects - Project Management - Project Workflow - Real-Time Notifications - Role-Based Permissions - Scheduling - Template Management - Third-Party Integrations ## Support Options - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Architecture Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4182/architecture/software) ## Related Categories - [Architecture Design Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4182/architecture/software) - [Construction Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/19/project-management-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It is a significant improvement over word doc specs. It is also clear that RIB is actively developing the product to be better all the time. ----- ### "SpecLink for a sole practitioner" — 5.0/5 > **Ivy** | *24 June 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to get up and running on SpecLink. The interface is fast, and editing is efficient. Content is updated regularly, and the updates can easily be applied to projects in process. It is not hard to edit their masters to create your own master. Thier content is not the same as the MasterSpec licensed from AIA, and it is less verbose. In most cases I have found that it covers the same content more efficiently. > > **Cons**: It would be nice to have the option to license the AIA MasterSpec content and use the RIB interface, but it's not practical at this time. Importing outside master sections into SpecLink is challenging. Each section needs to be tagged and labeled just so, and it's necessary to carefully check the imported section to make sure that choices and content are showing up as intended. They are working on making the process better, but it is still challenging. Importing consultant sections for printing a project manual is also challenging, so I use a different product to assemble project manuals. As a cloud-based system, there is little capability to edit specs when offline. There is a lot of as-yet-untapped potential in this product to better leverage the tagging and crosslinking capabilities. For instance, specifying sustainability requirements, coordinating sections that are cross-referenced, and marking sections with a percentage of completion. I hope to see them develop these capabilities soon. > > Overall, implementing SpecLink has been a timesaver. It is easy to use, powerful, and works better than its competition. Their customer service is very good, and they are very helpful with onboarding. They listen to their users, and they are actively updating and improving the platform. ----- ### "Laura's Review" — 3.0/5 > **Laura** | *24 June 2025* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's great to have the ability to bulk format and keep master specs; linking throughout and overall speediness as compared to Speclink-E is a big improvement. > > **Cons**: The header/footer function is a big downgrade from how it was in Speclink-E. Lately there are bugs with the software missing edits, missing choices, causing errors and typos that are not user-error. Tables are also a downgrade from Speclink-E. No ability to bulk print all-text drafts. > > Overall it's good, but every now and then it really lags and I'm constantly needing to refresh the page to try to get it to speed up. As mentioned above, the formatting abilities could really use work to bring it back up to Speclink-E quality and customization. Obviously, Speclink is much better than Word documents or otherwise, but it still causes headaches. ----- ### "Quality specification software" — 5.0/5 > **Chad** | *24 June 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use, quality of content, and simplified presentation. I fall into the less-is-more method of specifications, and Speclink content has most of the stuff I need, without throwing a lot of additional nonsense at it. > > **Cons**: The formatting is slightly limited, particularly for exporting numbered-line style specs in lieu of Masterformat specs. It's not a deal breaker, and can be worked around, though > > I have found the support to be excellent. If I have an issue, they are highly responsive and always resolve it quickly. They listen to customers to set priorities for future development as well. In the 3 years I've been on the system, I have seen impressive improvements in functionality, much of it customer driven ----- ### "SpecLink is Best in Class" — 5.0/5 > **Rondi** | *24 June 2025* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that SpecLink allows users to edit by activating only the content they want, but is flexible enough to enable users to add their own content. > > **Cons**: I wish more consultants were using it so users could take full advantage of the many collaboration features. > > When SpecLink became cloud-based, it was a game changer. SpecLink Clould enables me to work remotely as efficiently as when I'm in the office. Being able to modify office master content while retaining access to the SpecLink master text is so helpful while incorporating changes in scope on my projects. ----- Page: 1 / 6\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/409156/speclink?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/409156/speclink) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data