Werx Takeoff vs RIB Candy

Werx Takeoff7.8Visit RIB Candy7.5Visit

Higher score Werx Takeoff #6 in Earthwork Estimating Software 7.8/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Werx Takeoff

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

• Werx Takeoff fits best

  Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids

• RIB Candy fits best

  Construction teams handling estimates and tenders

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Side by side

Feature	Werx Takeoff 7.8/10 Visit ↗	RIB Candy 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.5
Ranking	#6 in Earthwork Estimating Software	#8 in Earthwork Estimating Software
Best for	Web-based estimators preparing earthwork bids	Construction teams handling estimates and tenders
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$99.99/user/yr	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Werx Takeoff 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	Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV	Supports both 2D and 3D quantity takeoff Combines estimating, tender preparation, planning, and cost control Resource and rate calculations support estimate building
Cons	Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting The listed features do not include integrations Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats	Windows-only desktop deployment Pricing requires contacting sales Feature set spans construction estimating, not only earthwork
Our verdict	Werx Takeoff is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating application for excavation, grading, utilities, concrete, paving, erosion control, landscaping, and other site-work contractors. It is aimed at estimators who work from PDF plan sets and… 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

• Werx Takeoff — where it wins

  • Calculates cut, fill, and net yards from existing and proposed surfaces
  • Combines takeoff, cost library, markup, and bid sheets
  • Exports branded PDFs, marked-up sheets, Excel, and CSV

  Where it doesn't

  • Accepts PDF plan sets, with per-sheet scale setting
  • The listed features do not include integrations
  • Team collaboration requires separately priced team seats

• 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

• Werx Takeoff7.8/10 · 7-day trial

  PDF-based takeoff and earthwork bidding with surface calculations, costing, and bid sheets.

  Visit Werx TakeoffFull 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 →