Autodesk Forma Takeoff vs RIB CostX

Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2Visit RIB CostX8.5Visit

Higher score Autodesk Forma Takeoff #1 in Takeoff Software 9.2/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Autodesk

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RIB CostX #4 in Takeoff Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit RIB CostX

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff fits best

  Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows

• RIB CostX fits best

  Quantity surveyors needing 2D/3D takeoff and cost workflows

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Forma Takeoff 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RIB CostX 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Takeoff Software	#4 in Takeoff Software
Best for	Teams needing 2D and BIM takeoffs in Autodesk workflows	Quantity surveyors needing 2D/3D takeoff and cost workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Docs, Tickets, Community · 24/7	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	400+ integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Forma Takeoff 0/6 · RIB CostX 0/6
BIM file import	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Assemblies and items	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Custom formulas	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud collaboration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Estimating export	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates	Measures quantities from scans, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models Links estimates to drawings and cost databases, with revision tracking Adds carbon calculations, quote comparison, and client reporting
Cons	No free plan; access is paid Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices	Pricing requires contacting sales Quantify is focused on takeoff rather than full estimating Deployment choices span desktop, cloud, and self-hosted
Our verdict	Autodesk Forma Takeoff is a cloud-based quantification product for construction estimators and preconstruction teams. It supports digital 2D linear, count and area takeoffs alongside automated quantity generation from 3D building… Read the review →	RIB CostX brings construction takeoff, estimating, and reporting into a workflow for quantity surveyors, estimators, BIM managers, and construction consultants. It measures quantities from 2D drawings and BIM models, then connects those… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff — where it wins

  • Combines digital 2D measurements with automated quantities from 3D building models
  • Centralizes drawings and models with version controls and real-time collaboration
  • Supports aggregated quantities, custom classifications and unit-cost estimates

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; access is paid
  • Unlimited-user pricing requires contacting sales
  • Monthly and annual per-user options are shown without prices

• RIB CostX — where it wins

  • Measures quantities from scans, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models
  • Links estimates to drawings and cost databases, with revision tracking
  • Adds carbon calculations, quote comparison, and client reporting

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Quantify is focused on takeoff rather than full estimating
  • Deployment choices span desktop, cloud, and self-hosted

• Autodesk Forma Takeoff9.2/10 · 30-day trial

  A web-based takeoff tool combining 2D measurements, BIM quantities and shared project documents.

  Visit AutodeskFull verdict →
• RIB CostX8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad 2D/BIM takeoff and estimating suite for quantity surveyors and construction teams.

  Visit RIB CostXFull verdict →