RIB CostX vs CostX

RIB CostX8.5Visit CCostX8.4Visit

Higher score RIB CostX #6 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit RIB CostX

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C CostX #7 in Construction Takeoff Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit CostX

• RIB CostX fits best

  Cost consultants needing deep quantity and cost control

• CostX fits best

  Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation

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Side by side

Feature	RIB CostX 8.5/10 Visit ↗	CCostX 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Construction Takeoff Software	#7 in Construction Takeoff Software
Best for	Cost consultants needing deep quantity and cost control	Commercial estimators needing integrated bid preparation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Tickets, Phone
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RIB CostX 0/2 · CostX 0/2
Custom assemblies	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Drawing OCR	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Measurement types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Drawing formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included collaborators	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines 2D, 3D, and BIM quantity takeoff with estimating Links estimating spreadsheets, drawings, and cost databases Adds revision tracking, carbon calculations, and quote comparison	Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems
Cons	Pricing requires contact with sales There is no free plan Quantify focuses on takeoff and auto-revisioning rather than full estimating	Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms
Our verdict	RIB CostX is construction takeoff, estimating, and reporting software for quantity surveyors, estimators, BIM managers, and construction consultants. It measures quantities from scans, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models, then connects those… Read the review →	CostX is construction estimating software for quantity surveyors, estimators, contractors and construction consultants. It brings together digital measurement from scanned, PDF and CAD drawings, quantity extraction from BIM or 3D models,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• RIB CostX — where it wins

  • Combines 2D, 3D, and BIM quantity takeoff with estimating
  • Links estimating spreadsheets, drawings, and cost databases
  • Adds revision tracking, carbon calculations, and quote comparison

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contact with sales
  • There is no free plan
  • Quantify focuses on takeoff and auto-revisioning rather than full estimating

• CostX — where it wins

  • Combines 2D, 3D/BIM takeoff and live-linked estimating workbooks
  • Supports revision comparison, bills of quantities and tender preparation
  • Connects with Excel, BI tools, ERP, CRM and project management systems

  Where it doesn't

  • Quote-based pricing makes package costs harder to compare
  • Cloud requires an annual subscription with a minimum of four users
  • Windows-focused deployment may not suit teams needing other platforms

• RIB CostX8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep quantity and cost-control suite for consultants managing drawings, estimates, and revisions.

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• CCostX8.4/10 · Pricing on request

  A connected takeoff and estimating suite for commercial bid preparation.

  Visit CostXFull verdict →