RIB CostX vs ConEst IntelliBid

RIB CostX3.0Visit ConEst IntelliBid—Visit

Higher score RIB CostX #4 in Electrical Estimating Software 3.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit RIB CostX

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ConEst IntelliBid #5 in Electrical Estimating Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit ConEst

• RIB CostX fits best

  Teams combining 2D and BIM quantity takeoff

• ConEst IntelliBid fits best

  Electrical estimators who value a large item library

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Side by side

Feature	RIB CostX 3.0/10 Visit ↗	ConEst IntelliBid —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	3.0	—
Ranking	#4 in Electrical Estimating Software	#5 in Electrical Estimating Software
Best for	Teams combining 2D and BIM quantity takeoff	Electrical estimators who value a large item library
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RIB CostX 0/5 · ConEst IntelliBid 0/5
Digital takeoff	Not published	Not published
Electrical cost database	Not published	Not published
Assemblies	Not published	Not published
Bid proposals	Not published	Not published
Accounting integrations	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile platform	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Measures quantities from scans, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models Links estimating spreadsheets to drawings and cost databases Tracks revisions and compares subcontractor quotes	140,000+ items and 500,000+ pre-built assemblies Automatic labor factoring based on conditions and quantities Supplier pricing links with NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER
Cons	Broader construction focus is less tailored to electrical estimating Pricing requires contacting sales Windows is the only listed desktop platform	Pricing requires contacting ConEst The published platform listing specifies Windows Its focus is electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contracting
Our verdict	RIB CostX brings construction takeoff, estimating, and reporting together for quantity surveyors, estimators, BIM managers, and construction consultants. Electrical teams can use it to measure quantities from 2D drawings and BIM models,… Read the review →	ConEst IntelliBid is electrical estimating software for electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contractors. Its core appeal is a substantial industry database paired with estimating and bid-management tools: the database includes over… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RIB CostX — where it wins

  • Measures quantities from scans, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models
  • Links estimating spreadsheets to drawings and cost databases
  • Tracks revisions and compares subcontractor quotes

  Where it doesn't

  • Broader construction focus is less tailored to electrical estimating
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Windows is the only listed desktop platform

• ConEst IntelliBid — where it wins

  • 140,000+ items and 500,000+ pre-built assemblies
  • Automatic labor factoring based on conditions and quantities
  • Supplier pricing links with NetPricer, EPIC, and TRA-SER

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting ConEst
  • The published platform listing specifies Windows
  • Its focus is electrical, low-voltage, datacom, and solar contracting

• RIB CostX3.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A flexible 2D/BIM takeoff and estimating suite, though not tailored specifically to electrical work.

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• ConEst IntelliBid—/10 · Pricing on request

  A feature-rich electrical estimator centered on a large materials and assemblies library.

  Visit ConEstFull verdict →