RIB CostX 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

RIB CostX

4.4

(61)

FrontRunner 2026

Pricing

Pricing available upon request

About RIB CostX

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.

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RIB CostX Features

Popular features found in Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Audit Trail
Bid Management
Change Order Management
Customizable Templates
Historical Database
Project Management
Proposal Generation
Quotes/Estimates
Subcontractor Management
Takeoff
What-if Analysis
More features of RIB CostX
2D Drawing
3D Imaging
API
Assembly Takeoff
Bill of Materials
BIM Modeling
Built-In Database
CAD Tools
Change Management
Collaboration Tools
Conflict Tracking
Contractor Management
Cost Database
Cost Estimating
Cost Tracking
Customizable Reports
Data Import/Export
Data Visualization
Document Management
Electrical Estimating
Electronic Plans
Estimating
For AEC Industry
HVAC Estimating
Job Costing
Labor Cost Reporting
Multiple Projects
Plumbing Estimating
Project Estimating
Projections
Project Templates
Project Tracking
Reporting/Analytics
Subcontractor Monitoring

RIB CostX Integrations

Microsoft Excel

RIB CostX User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4

Ratings Breakdown

54%

39%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.3

Value for money

4.2

Customer support

4.3

Functionality

4.2

Phil M.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed January 2018

Excellent QS tool for direct take off, estimating and producing schedules/bills of quantities.

We moved to digital taking off initially and a windows GUI from an old terminal window based system. The ability to view, section and walk round 3D models and have BIM extraction capabilities is most advantageous.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

We moved to CostX completely as a QS practice a number of years ago and we find it a very powerful tool in producing all levels of estimates, bills/schedules of quantities and builders quants etc. It's the best software we've seen for a number of years and for the future with it's BIM capabilities also. With customised branded report formats available allow us to provide consistently high quality presentation documents. Staff were quick to pick up the basics of operation and quickly progress their skills in taking off and scheduling digitally. Regular updates from user feature requests and continually developing and improving the CostX software. Excellent customer support and follow up to ensure the best service is provided and maintained to resolve any issues found or queried.

Cons:

Lack of ability to complete cut and fill exercises The only real downside is the inability to handle drawings in batches and without having to load them individually to edit their properties. We understand that this is a registered client feature request under review for development and greatly look forward to its implementation.

Vendor Response

Hi Phil, Thanks so much for your great review! We are so pleased to hear that you find CostX such a powerful tool to use at Maltbys. It's great to hear that staff were able to pick up the program so quickly too! In regards to your comments on cut and fill, CostX supports the extraction of cut and fill volumes from other systems via BIM. Whilst there is no dedicated cut and fill takeoff, CostX supports volume calculations based on areas with heights applied and using dimension group formulas, users can also perform more advanced volume calculations. Additionally, you're correct in noting that bulk updates to drawing file scales is in the development roadmap- for now, CostX supports adding multiple drawing files at the same time or multiple sheets /pages from a single file and the scale can be set for all added drawings in bulk at the time of adding. CostX also now supports scale and calibration factor columns on the Drawings list so that scale is always visible. Thanks again!

Replied January 2018

Tom Z.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed June 2025

Cost x Review

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Reasons for choosing RIB CostX

The price point was better and the ability to have a server that other people could log on to, rather than different standalone licenses.

Vendor Response

Hi Tom, Thanks for the positive feedback on how CostX supports project budgeting. We're glad to hear that ease of use and workbook layering stood out as highlights for you. Your suggestions are very helpful — we hear you on the limitations around sloped surface measurement, 3D rendering, and workbook flexibility. These are important areas for us to continue improving. Thanks again for your thoughtful review — and for trusting CostX to support your projects.

Replied July 2025

Andrew H.

Verified reviewer

Construction

10000+ employees

Used monthly for less than 6 months

Reviewed July 2025

Slow to navigate, slow to use, not intuitive, but full featured

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

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

Will continue to use Planswift. However Planswift is only for PDF and cannot import 3D or design models or fully utilise vector PDFs

Sam C.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed June 2025

Estimating in a tick

I am using CostX for more than a decade. I am also familiar the other software available in the market. I do not have to think twice to say that CostX is the best among them.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

CostX has most functions of other software; and even more. But same time to simple to use. CostX team collect ideas, and incorporate the relevant ones.

Cons:

The cost of CostX is not cost effective. User cannot use different colours to the descriptions like in other software. Sometimes CostX is to be found slow

Reasons for choosing RIB CostX

More estimators in the team was familiar with CostX

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

Being an estimator working full time, I am forced to go with the software the employer provide

Vendor Response

Hi Sam, Thank you for the 5 star review and for being with us for over a decade! It’s fantastic to hear that CostX continues to deliver the speed, flexibility, and performance you rely on in your day-to-day estimating. We’re especially glad to know that features like live links, dimension grouping, and customisation have been valuable to your workflow. Hearing that CostX outperforms other platforms in many areas is exactly the kind of feedback that motivates us to keep pushing the product forward. We appreciate your thoughts on pricing and the user interface. These are areas we’re actively working to enhance so the platform not only stays powerful, but also modern and accessible. Thanks again for your long-standing support — it means a lot to our team.

Replied July 2025

Tony R.

Verified reviewer

Construction

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed May 2025

Review Tony

Excellent program, I have used it for many years, previously I used Buildsoft and changed over to this program for the revision function and have never gone back.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Workbook versatility, the 10 levels gives you a perfect ability to be able to produce very detailed breakdowns. Measuring measure directly from drawings and revision function are excellent. I have not used measuring from 3d model for 10 years as we don't get them at tender time.

Cons:

Would like workbook to be able to be linked between levels from top to bottom not bottom to top and automatic named cell function. The workbook has lots of potential to produce very detailed rate breakdowns, I currently work in the Civil Earthworks field and had previously used the program for 20 years in building and construction, so I understand it

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

For the revision function and measuring features from drawing and the workbook

Vendor Response

Thank you for your 5-star review and for being a long-time supporter of RIB CostX! We're so pleased to hear the revision function and workbook structure continue to deliver value in your estimating work — especially across both building and civil construction. We really appreciate your thoughtful suggestions around top-down workbook linking and automatic named cells. Feedback like this from experienced users helps us continue to refine and evolve the platform.

Replied July 2025

Feifei J.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Reviewed June 2025

Time-saver for QS

CostX allows users to perform accurate quantity takeoffs from various drawing formats, including scanned images, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models. It is a time-saver for QS.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Users often highlight its ability to significantly improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in the pre-construction phase. It's particularly praised for its integrated approach, which combines takeoff and estimating functionalities in one platform, helping to reduce errors and streamline workflows.

Cons:

Some users have found setting up projects or navigating certain aspects of the software to be initially unintuitive without proper naming conventions or professional expertise.

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

It is significant improvements in the speed and accuracy of their estimating processes compared to traditional manual methods. This leads to more precise bids and better project control.

Vendor Response

Hi Feifei, Thank you for the 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that CostX has made a real difference in streamlining your team’s workflow — especially by bringing quantity takeoff and pricing together in one place. We’re glad the software is helping reduce manual effort and bring more consistency to your estimating process. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Replied July 2025

Chris G.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed May 2025

Very happy chappy

Absolutely loving it, coming from using older software after being a costX user for years beforehand it such a good feeling to be back on board

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Seamless integration of workbook and drawings makes overall estimating such a dream compared to having to use separate programs that don't talk to each which means there is massive amount of lost time in repetitive tasks

Cons:

There's nothing significant that I don't enjoy. We had some slight issues trying to deploy the software in a smaller business where we wanted to run a server but there were too many hurdles so a way to do this without having to be on the top tier package would be nice.

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

better for the business and it was time to make the change due to outdated software

Vendor Response

Hi Chris, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review — and welcome back! We’re so glad to hear that being back with CostX feels like the right fit. It’s great to know the seamless integration between workbooks and drawings is helping you save time and avoid the inefficiencies of disconnected tools. Thanks again for your support — we’re glad to have you back on board!

Replied July 2025

Raj N.

Verified reviewer

Construction

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Reviewed May 2025

Estimate integration

Although CostX requires some time to become familiar with, once fully operational, it significantly enhances productivity and saves time across the estimating process.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The integration of markup and pricing significantly enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the estimation process. By combining these two elements into a single workflow, estimators can streamline operations, reduce the risk of errors, and improve transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Cons:

During the cost review process, one of the limitations identified was the issue of CostX not linking directly to Excel for real-time or dynamic data exchange. Although CostX allows exporting to Excel and importing data in .csv formats, it does not offer a live-link capability similar to what some other platforms or add-ins provide. This affects workflows that rely heavily on Excel for downstream processing, reporting, or custom financial modeling.

Reasons for switching to RIB CostX

To integrate both pricing and markup of the project

Karl O.

Verified reviewer

Construction

Self-Employed

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed June 2025

My "Go To" App

I have used CostX now for more than 10 years and it runs on my PC from the start of my day to when I finish. I do try to use as many of the functions as I can but I am constantly impressed whenever I try something new - I still have a lot to learn but the software is perfect for my work and I could not be without it now.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

CostX provides a great way to measure and price a project seamlessly. The software is very stable and technical support staff are always available ready to solve any issues or queries.

Cons:

To undertake project revisions can sometimes be frustrating especially if it is not completely clear on the screen where any un-amended dimensions still need to be reviewed, This is often where a very small section of a line has not been reviewed and can be tricky to locate on a drawing.

Vendor Response

Hi Karl, Thank you for the fantastic 5-star review and for being a long-time CostX user for over a decade — that’s a tremendous vote of confidence and we truly appreciate it! We’re glad to hear the measurement, pricing, and flexible workbook/database setup continue to support your wide range of projects. Your point on the complexity of handling revisions across linked workbooks is well taken — it’s something we’re continually working to make more intuitive, especially for users working across multiple estimates. Thanks again for your ongoing trust in RIB CostX — we’re proud to be your go-to app.

Replied July 2025

Julie T.

Verified reviewer

Construction

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Reviewed May 2025

RIB CostX is an invaluable tool

RIB CostX has significantly enhanced the accuracy and efficiency of our estimating processes. From early-stage feasibility studies to detailed post-tender cost plans, it handles every stage with confidence.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

1. The live-link between drawings and cost plans is seamless. 2. Tailoring rate libraries and estimate structures to suit specific project types or client preferences is straightforward. 3. Reports generated through CostX are professional, detailed, and configurable. 4. The RIB support team is responsive and knowledgeable.

Cons:

1. Cloud based limitations, requires a VPN network to access the software for multi-user configurations. 2. Exporting to excel or excel work books are not configurable. 3. Limited Integration with Some Project Management Tools, it would be great if we can sync the database with a dashboard tool like Power BI. The out of the box platforms provided by RIB like benchmark require the user to follow a locked in format. 4. Ideas portal is in its infancy, there is not much traction and visibility to see other users' ideas for us to vote on.

Vendor Response

Hi Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review — we’re so pleased to hear that CostX has helped improve the accuracy and efficiency of your estimating workflows. It’s great to know features like the live-link between drawings and cost plans, flexible rate libraries, and professional reporting are making a real difference for your team. Regarding your comment about Power BI integration — while CostX doesn’t offer native syncing with Power BI, it can be integrated using our OData REST API. The recommended method is to extract data into a corporate data lake or warehouse, then connect Power BI from there for optimal performance and flexibility. We truly appreciate your feedback and will continue to enhance integration options going forward. If you'd like help getting started with REST API, our support team is here to assist. Thanks again for your support!

Replied July 2025

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