--- description: Learn more about RIB CostX pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB CostX Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/75416/costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/75416/costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/75416/costx?page=2) > World-leading 3D/BIM \& 2D takeoff with live-linked spreadsheets \& customisable report outputs - the complete estimating solution. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RIB CostX? RIB CostX is perfect for quantity surveyors, estimators, and other construction consultants looking for error-free results in significantly less time than traditional takeoff and estimating methods. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 68 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Contact RIB directly for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Denmark, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam ## Features - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management Software - Electronic Plans - Estimating - Historical Database - Job Costing Software - Project Estimating - Project Management Software - Project Tracking Software - Proposal Generation - Subcontractor Monitoring - Takeoff Software - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31000/bim/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30753/takeoff/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/32699/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Excellent software, can't say enough good about it. > > **Cons**: I think some of the product offerings between full blown CostX down to the pared down Excel version get a bit confusing from the outside looking in. There is probably room to promote contractors who help with implementation or promote those services if RIB directly can provide that. As with a blank Excel spreadsheet (or a database in general), the ability to customize and develop can be overwhelming to most. > > 100% positive, probably one of the best pieces of software that I work with bar none. Over the years there have been evolutions in the supporting software - the database back end changes for example - but there is a steady path of improvement and it's exciting with each release to see what has been renewal introduced. ----- ### "Cost x Review" — 4.0/5 > **Tom** | *June 24, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy to spot measure and the layers of the workbook make it great to calculate complex items that can't always be measured. > > **Cons**: a few things here: - No ability to measure slanting walls - Workbook needs to be able to function slightly more like excel it is clunky and doesn't allow for formulas to be correctly input with ease. - Drawings should be stored within the costx file - this way if they are moved on the companies server all drawings aren't lost. - When printing reports in levels that don't apply to all line items in a workbook, they should not show up with an empty bar - should just have a line item to clean up the printout. > > Overall experience has been really positive - I think there is a lot to learn from the interface of a program like cubit which will make things a bit easier. ----- ### "Hope to see AI takeoff in CostX , for Example Flooring Takeoff in Togal.AI" — 5.0/5 > **Imad** | *March 31, 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 2D PDF quantities take off 3D Revit if we can refresh quantities when updating revit model Drawing management > > **Cons**: customer support nice people > > expellant easy to learn Drawing management project management folders hierarchy linking to Excel very useful ----- ### "Slow to navigate, slow to use, not intuitive, but full featured" — 2.0/5 > **Andrew** | *July 8, 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The main reason why I wanted to try CostX was for the ability to import native design files for 3D takeoff, 2D takeoff with the ability to switch on and off layers and to try the auto takeoff features > > **Cons**: There is no trial of the software, to try it you have to buy it, and I have to say I'm disappointed. The user interface is REALLY un-intuitive, there is a huge learning curve, and it's difficult to use. The system is slow, navigating around a drawing is very laggy. Auto takeoff features don't work well at all, particularly on civil engineering drawings with many intersecting lines or areas > > I know CostX is well regarded in the industry and is full featured. It however is quote slow to use (rendering and navigation). CostX contains may features and tools, but these are buried in menus and under options that make navigation and use difficult for new users without significant training. The user interface is not intuitive ----- ### "Daily user review" — 5.0/5 > **Matt** | *May 8, 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use, helps me to win jobs with quick quoting. We basically use cost x when accurate measurements are required for job ordering > > **Cons**: No AI incorporation yet, would love it to just detect and auto calc everything. There are softwares that can do this out there, but we do still use Cost X for accuracy over these softwares. Combine the two and Cost X would win hands down. > > Positive - I use Cost X every day as it is still the most accurate tool for manual measuring, would 100% recommend it if you are looking for a software tool with a higher level of accuracy than many of the other quantifying softwares available ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/75416/costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/75416/costx) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data