AGTEK Gradework vs RIB Candy

AGTEK Gradework7.9Visit RIB Candy7.5Visit

Higher score AGTEK Gradework #1 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit AGTEK

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RIB Candy #8 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Contact RIB Software

• AGTEK Gradework fits best

  Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling

• RIB Candy fits best

  Construction teams handling estimates and tenders

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Side by side

Feature	AGTEK Gradework 7.9/10 Visit ↗	RIB Candy 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.5
Ranking	#1 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#8 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Civil contractors needing detailed earthwork modeling	Construction teams handling estimates and tenders
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AGTEK Gradework 0/3 · RIB Candy 1/3
Cut-fill analysis	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Material cost database	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bid templates	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Takeoff method	Not checked yet	Both
Plan input formats	Not checked yet	Mixed
Included projects	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines 2D and 3D takeoff with cut-and-fill volume calculations Processes drone imagery and point clouds for surface modeling Exports machine-control models and supports major equipment integrations	Supports both 2D and 3D quantity takeoff Combines estimating, tender preparation, planning, and cost control Resource and rate calculations support estimate building
Cons	Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales Support channels are community and documentation	Windows-only desktop deployment Pricing requires contacting sales Feature set spans construction estimating, not only earthwork
Our verdict	AGTEK Gradework is desktop construction takeoff software for contractors, engineers, estimators, and project managers working with earthwork quantities. Its workflows cover PDF and CAD takeoff, cut-and-fill calculations, 3D surface… Read the review →	For contractors and quantity surveyors, RIB Candy brings construction estimating and project control into a Windows desktop product. Its scope runs from preparing estimates and calculating resources and rates to tender and bid preparation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AGTEK Gradework — where it wins

  • Combines 2D and 3D takeoff with cut-and-fill volume calculations
  • Processes drone imagery and point clouds for surface modeling
  • Exports machine-control models and supports major equipment integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs on Windows and is deployed as desktop software
  • Pricing is customized and requires contacting sales
  • Support channels are community and documentation

• RIB Candy — where it wins

  • Supports both 2D and 3D quantity takeoff
  • Combines estimating, tender preparation, planning, and cost control
  • Resource and rate calculations support estimate building

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop deployment
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Feature set spans construction estimating, not only earthwork

• AGTEK Gradework7.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Detailed earthwork modeling and machine-control exports for civil contractors.

  Visit AGTEKFull verdict →
• RIB Candy7.5/10 · Pricing on request

  2D/3D takeoff and estimating with planning and cost control in a Windows desktop product.

  Contact RIB SoftwareFull verdict →