--- description: Review of RIB Candy Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: RIB Candy | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) > [RIB Candy](/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy) # RIB Candy Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy?page=2) > Candy helps businesses in the construction industry manage project pricing and planning, quantity take-off, and controlling at the site level. Key features include bid management, a building product database, quote management, scheduling, change orders, progress tracking, and budget management. Engineers using Candy can forecast quantities, values, and resources based on information related to valuation and estimates in order to facilitate project planning. The cash flow module allows users to test variations by using data gathered from both estimates and project programs and build a financial model of the project. Additionally, the cost control capabilities of the system promote Earned Value Management (EVM) that helps teams control and measure the project's performance. Candy's subcontractor management solution offers insight into claims, costs, charges, variation orders, and on-site materials, which help businesses in updating rolling subcontract progress and controlling progress quantities. What is Candy? Candy is an all-in-one construction project management solution that combines estimating, quantity take-off, project planning \& scheduling, forecasting, and subcontractor management in one platform. How do you use Candy? After logging into Candy, users can choose to import a variety of complex data from excel spreadsheets such as BOQ, BOM, and more. Candy can then help users generate accurate estimates, which can easily flow into Candy key modules: QTO, Planning, Cashflow, and Valuations. From within a single interface, Candy users can help manage and track project progress from initial estimate to final contact. How much does Candy cost? CSS does not share pricing details publicly. Please contact CSS for information on starting price and available plans or tiers. Who uses Candy? Candy is used by small to large contractors within the construction \& engineering industry. Does Candy have an app? No, Candy doesn't have a mobile app on iOS and Android devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 240 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 240 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: RIB Software - **Founded**: 1961 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$200.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact RIB Software 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) - **Available Countries**: Angola, Australia, Bahrain, Botswana, Comoros, Cyprus, Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Ireland, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia and 12 more ## Features - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Agile Methodologies - Audit Trail - BIM Modeling - Bid Management - Bills of Material - Budgeting/Forecasting - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Contract/License Management - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Cost-to-Completion Tracking - Due Date Tracking - Electrical Estimating - Estimating - File Sharing ## Integrations (4 total) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Primavera Unifier - RIB BuildSmart ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Related Categories - [Paving Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3795/paving/software) - [Online Project Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/436/web-based/software) - [Project Planning Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/453/project-planning/software) - [Concrete Cost Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/53/concrete-masonry-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Amr Abdel Halim" — 5.0/5 > **Amr** | *15 May 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: functionality, flexibility and reporting > > **Cons**: multiusers techniques, need to be more advanced, either in process or rendering > > a very exciting experience while training of engineers and related Staff on Candy Pricing Program, as an instructor. ----- ### "Feature-Rich Software That Needs a User Experience and Workflow Refresh" — 4.0/5 > **Faseen Ameer** | *1 October 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: RIB Candy covers everything from pre-tender to post-tender project control seamlessly. The tools and reports meet all our requirements. I use the Estimation module extensively, and it's proven to be good and efficient for our daily work. The customer service team is responsive and always ready to help. > > **Cons**: The interface feels outdated and overly complicated, which impacts usability. The Post-Tender Project Tools are tedious to navigate. Finding required documents is difficult, and the EVM workflow needs significant improvement to be more intuitive and user-friendly. It is difficult to track tasks. > > It is a powerful tool with solid functionality and excellent support, but modernizing the interface and simplifying post-tender workflows would significantly enhance its value ----- ### "Candy in my workspace..." — 5.0/5 > **Larozelle** | *28 August 2019* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about Candy is the ease of using the product. Once you are set up and start going it makes your work a lot easier. It safes time and money, and in business time is money. I love how I can do my programming, subcontracting and pricing all at once. Project Management is made more efficient with Candy. > > **Cons**: Initially getting all the "meat" for estimating of projects (Masters) can be a challenge. Pricing per license can get a little expensive if you do not make use of the program a lot. > > I would definitely recommend Candy to any Construction business. You have to keep up with changing times to stay ahead of your competition and Candy is one of the best ways to do so. The courses that you can do with the program is also fantastic and you learn so much. ----- ### "CCS is the best Construction Software Tool in the World" — 5.0/5 > **Karl** | *9 October 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The CCS software has the best customer support. the software is the most reliable and accurate product available, its ease of use and the multitude of reporting functions for job analysis is second to none. The software updates are always seeking ways to improve the users experience and accuracy > > **Cons**: The licence costs are high, but in their defence this product is unmatched by the competition. The software for some reason does not function as efficiently (fast) when its being run over a WIFI conneciotn instead of a hard line (ethernet) > > I have been working with Candy since 2006 and have always had nothing but positive experiences with them, they have professional and informed staff who will always sort your problems out with a solution no matter the magnitude ----- ### "“Great support and efficient tool, but room for stability improvement”" — 5.0/5 > **Amr** | *26 August 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked their quick support and response. The application looks simple, but it does a lot of great things in a short time. All the add-ins are available inside the app itself, so there is no need to go further. Installation and product updates are also very simple > > **Cons**: Sometimes it crashes when opening multiple projects at the same time. also the user ionterface look alittle bit old and need more graphics to make it easty to use > > Overall, my experience with RIB Candy has been very positive. The tool is user-friendly, reliable, and offers excellent support. It helps save time, improve productivity, and provides everything needed in one platform. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/114522/construction-computer-software-candy) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data