--- description: Review of RIB CostX 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 CostX | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [BIM Software](/directory/3417/bim/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/130654/itwo-costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/130654/itwo-costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/130654/itwo-costx?page=2) > RIB CostX is all-in-one 2D and 3D/BIM takeoff and estimating software designed to enhance speed and accuracy in project cost estimation. It features industry-leading takeoff capabilities, live-linked workbooks that update in real-time, and professional report production tailored to diverse regional, industry, and project-specific requirements. With its user-friendly interface, RIB CostX ensures you can price projects accurately and efficiently at every stage, making it an essential tool for streamlining your workflow. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 69 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 69 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | 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 - 2D Drawing - 3D Imaging - API - Assembly Takeoff - Audit Trail - BIM Modeling - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - Built-In Database - CAD Tools - Change Management - Collaboration Tools - Conflict Tracking - Contractor Management - Cost Database - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customisable Reports - Customisable Templates - Data Import/Export ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3417/bim/software) ## Related Categories - [BIM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3417/bim/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3765/subcontractor-software/software) - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/20/cost-estimating-software/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/397/takeoff-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Generates highly professional, client-ready reports. > > **Cons**: Steep learning curve: Takes a lot of time to master.Price tag: Expensive license costs for smaller firms. > > It is a premium, powerful tool that is essential for complex, modern construction projects if you can afford it. ----- ### "CostX is the BestX" — 5.0/5 > **Chris** | *8 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Complete integration of the entire estimating process. Endless features that I've barely even begun to touch on > > **Cons**: To be able to access their cloud based storage solutions you need to purchase a minimum of 4 licenses which makes it difficult for smaller companies. These companies are generally the ones without a dedicated server which negates the need for cloud based storage. It's a upside down in my opinion > > Sensational. I converted my new company over after using buildsoft for two years and the difference is night and day ----- ### "Terrible Customer Service | Starting to fall behind alternatives" — 2.0/5 > **Zac** | *6 May 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Relatively easy to use program. Used it for close to 14 years. Familiar functionality and workbook experience. > > **Cons**: Easily the worst customer service and sales experience I have come across. Enough to move our whole company away from the platform. Starting to fall behind AI alternatives and AI integrations. The network solution is clunky, expensive and time consuming to use. The maintenance cost is beyond ridiculous. > > The customer service and sales experience bugged me for years and we finally moved our whole company to an alternative which was the best decision we ever made. ----- ### "Cost x Review" — 4.0/5 > **Tom** | *24 June 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. ----- ### "Reliable and Powerful Estimating Software for Commercial Projects" — 5.0/5 > **Mark** | *8 May 2026* | Warehousing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: CostX is very efficient for takeoffs and estimating, especially on larger commercial projects. The live-linking between drawings and quantities saves a lot of time, and the revision tracking makes it easy to compare drawing updates without starting from scratch. The Excel integration is also one of the stronger features for building custom estimate templates and workflows. > > **Cons**: The software can feel quite heavy and occasionally slow on large jobs with multiple revisions loaded. Some functions are not very intuitive for new users, and there’s definitely a learning curve before you can use it efficiently. Licensing and setup can also be a bit restrictive compared to newer cloud-based estimating platforms. > > Overall, my experience with CostX has been positive. It’s a powerful estimating tool that works very well once you’re familiar with the system. It’s especially useful for detailed quantity takeoffs and managing complex construction estimates. While there are areas that could be improved from a usability and performance perspective, it’s still one of the more capable estimating platforms available for commercial construction work. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/130654/itwo-costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/130654/itwo-costx) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data