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Head-to-head · Takeoff Software

RIB CostX vs Vertigraph Products

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score RIB CostX #4 in Takeoff Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit RIB CostX
Vertigraph Products #8 in Takeoff Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Vertigraph

RIB CostX leads on 0 checks, Vertigraph Products on 1, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRIB CostX · 8.5/10
  • Free planonly Vertigraph Products

RIB CostX scores higher on our rubric for takeoff software: 8.5 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Vertigraph Products offers free plan; RIB CostX doesn't.

RIB CostX is the better fit for quantity surveyors needing 2D/3D takeoff and cost workflows. Vertigraph Products is the better fit for excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs.

  • RIB CostX fits best

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

  • Vertigraph Products fits best

    Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs

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Side by side

Feature RIB CostX 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Vertigraph Products 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 7.7
Ranking #4 in Takeoff Software #8 in Takeoff Software
Best for Quantity surveyors needing 2D/3D takeoff and cost workflows Excel-centric teams needing 2D and earthwork takeoffs
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $150/seat/yr
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms Windows Web, Windows, macOS
Support Email, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features RIB CostX 0/6 · Vertigraph Products 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
  • 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
  • BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel.
  • SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill.
  • Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Quantify is focused on takeoff rather than full estimating
  • Deployment choices span desktop, cloud, and self-hosted
  • The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing.
  • BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro.
  • The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.
Our verdict

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…

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Vertigraph Products brings together takeoff, earthwork, drawing comparison, and bid-management tools for commercial contractors and estimators. Its lineup includes BidScreen XL for measurements inside Microsoft Excel, SiteWorx/OS for 3D…

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  1. RIB CostXTakeoff Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. Vertigraph ProductsTakeoff Software 7.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Vertigraph Products — where it wins

    • BidScreen XL measures areas, lengths, and counts inside Excel.
    • SiteWorx/OS models surfaces and calculates earthwork cut-and-fill.
    • Cloud tools add live collaboration, revision comparison, and Excel export.

    Where it doesn't

    • The listing spans separate products with distinct licenses and pricing.
    • BidScreen Cloud Pro Intelligence and Pursuit Pro+ cost more than Pro.
    • The $16.66 monthly rate requires annual billing.
  • 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 →
  • Vertigraph Products7.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible takeoff suite for Excel-focused estimators and teams handling earthwork bids.

    Visit VertigraphFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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