--- title: "RIB Candy Reviews, Pros and Cons - 2026 Software Advice" description: "Reviews of RIB Candy. Learn how real users rate this software's ease-of-use, functionality, overall quality and customer support. Talk to our advisors to see if RIB Candy is a good fit for you!" source_url: "https://www.softwareadvice.com/project-management/construction-computer-software-candy-profile/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" --- 1 million+ businesses helped. Get advice Get Free Advice [Home](https://www.softwareadvice.com/) / [Job Costing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com/job-costing/) / [RIB Candy](https://www.softwareadvice.com/job-costing/construction-computer-software-candy-profile/) / RIB Candy Reviews Software Advice offers objective insights based on verified user reviews and independent product and market research. When our advisors match you to a software provider, we may earn a referral fee. [Overview](https://www.softwareadvice.com/job-costing/construction-computer-software-candy-profile/) Reviews [Alternatives](https://www.softwareadvice.com/job-costing/construction-computer-software-candy-profile/alternatives/) # RIB Candy User Reviews ## Reviews summary - Overall rating: 4.5/5 - Total reviews: 252 ### Secondary ratings - Ease of use: 4.3/5 - Customer support: 4.6/5 - Value for money: 4.2/5 - Functionality: 4.4/5 ### Rating distribution - 5 stars: 153 reviews (61%) - 4 stars: 87 reviews (35%) - 3 stars: 10 reviews (4%) - 2 stars: 1 reviews (0%) - 1 star: 1 reviews (0%) ### Most mentioned pros - It is a comprehensive and powerful tool for estimation, quantity take-off, planning, and cost management, though it requires some time and experience to fully utilize all of its features. - Doing the Estimation in Candy Software faster way than Excel and keeping the master file with all resource rates and is shared to all the users in the organization - Its integration of estimating, planning, and cost control features helps increase efficiency and productivity across projects. ### Most mentioned cons - The worksheets are not intelligent to enable one to pick up calculated values from within a worksheet as can be done on a spreadsheet. - Other software packages of a similar nature do not allow the pricing to be linked to the program (schedule) and make the creation of histograms and accurate cashflows a little more complicated. - The master development currently stagnates as there is additional effort required to update the master after a new job has been priced, and this then does not happen. ## RIB Candy customer reviews Showing reviews 1-25 of 252 (page 1). ### Engr. Amr Abdel Halim - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Amr A. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: May 2024 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. a very exciting experience while training of engineers and related Staff on Candy Pricing Program, as an instructor. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros functionality, flexibility and reporting #### Cons multiusers techniques, need to be more advanced, either in process or rendering #### Reasons for choosing RIB Candy functionality, flexibility and reporting. Zero error program. Brilliant Custom Support. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy -last time critical errors. -Time saving. -projects size #### Vendor response Dear Amr, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day. Replied May 2024 --- ### Candy review from a contractor’s POV - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Niaan H. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: April 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I’ve been using candy consistently since the year 2001. I’ve always enjoyed using it, and we have become very accustomed with the software. I moved from South Africa to New Zealand and have implemented the programming part to my new company. However, vertical construction in New Zealand does not use bill of quantities and therefore a large portion of candy have become non-usable. It is a pity that the best programming software in my view from a practical point of view, and from a contractor point of view cannot be isolated and used and paid for as a standalone. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 3/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros The whole package; but specifically the programming portion. Once you get used to it, he’s very difficult to use another package. #### Cons The fact that you have to pay for the whole package and not being able to only pay and use the programming function. also don’t like the fact that it does not export properly to Primavera six. Some of our project managers and clients prefer Primavera and it would be great if this exporting function works properly. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy Microsoft Projects is linear and single links when you use the programming function. iI’s absolutely rubbish! #### Vendor response Hello Niaan, Thank you so much for this incredibly loyal and heartfelt review, Niaan! 24 years with RIB Candy is a testament that truly speaks for itself! It's wonderful to hear that the programming module has been such a standout for you, and that you've been able to bring it with you all the way from South Africa to New Zealand. We are pleased to let you know that since 2024, Candy supports Primavera P6 XER exports, and our free SitePlan Viewer allows clients to view project programmes without requiring a software licence. If you'd like to learn more about the SitePlan Viewer, reach out to our support team, they'll be happy to assist. Thank you for your unwavering loyalty and for championing RIB Candy wherever your career takes you. We hope to keep earning that trust for another 24 years! Replied July 2026 --- ### Candy in my workspace... - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Larozelle v. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Civil Engineering - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: August 2019 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. 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. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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. --- ### A Reliable Solution for Construction Planning and Project Management - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Allia Marie P. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for free trial - Reviewed: June 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review. My overall experience with RIB Candy has been positive. It has helped improve project visibility, cost control, and team collaboration while reducing manual processes. The platform provides useful tools for managing construction projects from planning through execution. Although there is an initial learning curve, the benefits in efficiency, accuracy, and project management make it a valuable solution for construction professionals. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros RIB Candy is a powerful and user-friendly construction management platform that helps streamline project planning, cost estimation, and resource management. The software improves collaboration between teams, provides accurate project tracking, and offers valuable reporting tools for better decision-making. Its integration of estimating, planning, and cost control features helps increase efficiency and productivity across projects. #### Cons The learning curve can be challenging for new users, especially those unfamiliar with construction management software. Some advanced features require additional training to fully utilize, and occasional system updates may introduce changes that take time for users to adapt to. Performance can also slow down when handling very large datasets or complex projects. #### Vendor response Hello Allia, Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed and thoughtful review, Allia! It's clear you've engaged deeply with RIB Candy, and we're truly glad to hear it's made a positive impact on project visibility, cost control, team collaboration, and day-to-day efficiency. Your observations about the learning curve and the adaptation time that comes with updates are points we take seriously, we're continuously investing in user experience improvements and training resources to ease that transition. It means a great deal to have users like you who take the time to reflect on both the challenges and the value the platform delivers. Thank you for being such a thoughtful advocate! Replied July 2026 --- ### Candy Rocks - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Krishna P. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Civil Engineering - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. It is simple to use, and it is very handy while traveling also as the size of the candy backup is very tiny. very easy to trace rates of similar line items and pricing them too. There are so many feature which are very user friendly. I love candy and using it more than 12 years. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Initially we have to spare some time to candy then for future projects it is very easy to estimate similar projects and time saving. we can keep various versions of our estimate in the candy itself. it is very handy while traveling also as the size of the candy backup is very tiny. very easy to trace rates of similar line items. there are so many feature which are very user friendly. #### Cons I think there should be more columns to add in the INDRIECT Bill for amount calculation as some mechanical activities demands more columns while estimation. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy we used to use Tender Package which is in-house developed software, and it has its own limitations in certain angles. We found all feature in RB-Candy which we need for our estimation preparation and specially it has covered our limitations in our own software with customised reports in addition to that. #### Vendor response Hello Krishna, Thank you for your continued support over the years. We’re delighted to hear that Candy’s ease of use, portability, and ability to reuse data adds value to your estimating process. We also appreciate your suggestion regarding additional columns in the Indirect Bill and will take this into consideration as we continue to enhance the software. Regards, RIB Team Replied May 2026 --- ### Powerful Estimating Tool for Construction Professionals - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Darrel K. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Overall, my experience with RIB Candy has been positive. It is a robust and professional estimating solution that adds real value to construction cost management. The software enhances accuracy, standardization, and efficiency in preparing estimates and tender documents. While there are areas that could be improved—such as cloud functionality and ease of onboarding—it remains a dependable tool for serious contractors and quantity surveyors handling medium to large-scale projects. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros RIB Candy is a powerful and reliable estimating tool, particularly well-suited for construction professionals. I appreciated the accuracy in cost estimation, structured BOQ integration, and the ability to manage complex projects efficiently. The interface is well-organized, making it easier to navigate between rate build-ups, resources, and project summaries. It significantly improves productivity and reduces manual errors compared to traditional Excel-based estimating. The collaboration features also make it easier to work within teams and maintain consistency across projects. #### Cons The main limitation is the lack of a cloud-based or online version, which restricts accessibility and real-time collaboration across different locations. Additionally, the software has a relatively steep learning curve for new users, especially those transitioning from simpler tools like Excel. Performance can sometimes lag when handling very large datasets or complex BOQs. Licensing costs may also be high for smaller firms, which can limit accessibility for growing businesses. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy “I switched from Excel to RIB Candy to improve accuracy, efficiency, and standardization in my estimating and project cost management processes. While Excel is flexible, it is prone to manual errors and lacks integration. RIB Candy provides a more structured environment with built-in BOQ linking, automated calculations, and better reporting, which enhances productivity and reliability in tendering and project tracking.” #### Vendor response Dear Darrel, Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with RIB Candy. We are pleased to hear that you find Candy to be a robust and reliable estimating solution that improves accuracy, efficiency, and standardisation in your cost management processes. It’s also great to know that features such as BOQ integration, structured rate build-ups, and collaboration capabilities are supporting your project delivery and reducing manual errors. We appreciate your constructive comments regarding cloud functionality, onboarding, and performance with large datasets. These are important areas of focus for us as we continue to enhance usability, scalability, and accessibility for our users. Your input is valuable in helping us improve the overall user experience. Thank you again for your review and continued support of RIB Candy. Regards, RIB Team Replied May 2026 --- ### Candy Construction Management Software Review - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Franco G. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. I get my work done on time to the best of my ability. The support I get from Izak is commended. The integration of data between the different modules of estimating, planning, valuations, subcontract payments and cost reporting is the reason why I use the software. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 3/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros The ability to record the complete detailed cycle from resource based estimating, to planning, to linking the bill of quantities to the program, to determining cash flows based on the construction program, to calculating of resource quantities in total, to calculating the allocation of resources over time, to preparing monthly valuations, to preparing subcontract payments and to preparing cost reporting against allowable budgetted amounts. #### Cons 1. There is no security of data. For example, users / friends from different company's interchange company data amongst themselves. When employees leave company's, they take the previous company's CCS data with them. Job files and master files should have a security system to work on specific computers just like the CCS licence has. No doubt this has promoted the use of Candy but it is really concerning that a company's data can be distributed so freely without any consequence and support from the software. 2. The estimating worksheets are antiquated. There is no clip and paste functionality within the worksheets. The worksheets are not intelligent to enable one to pick up calculated values from within a worksheet as can be done on a spreadsheet. 3. The quantity calculation worksheets are antiquated. There is no functionality to use global variables, there is no copy and paste functionality, there is no ability to assign figures to use variables. The worksheets are not intelligent to enable one to pick up calculated values from within a worksheet as can be done on a spreadsheet. 4. The limitation of 40 characters in the resource file results in the need to abbreviate descriptions that are readily available for materials/resources from supplier price lists. Working off abbreviated descriptions means that you cannot use the same descriptions for procurement. Descriptions on Suppliers price lists are much more accurate and complete and usable for procurement purposes. 5. In all modules, there is no ability to readily copy a selected range of values within a column, to another input column. There are only a select few preprogrammed functions on some module menus that allow copying of values from one column to another. This should be a generalized function across all modules, that values can be copied into a column from what is in the clipboard. The ability to copy values into Candy input columns from Excell should also be a standard function. 6. In estimating, there is no option to edit the master while working on a job. This should be an option of whether the Master can be edited or not. The ability to add new items and edit items in the master on the fly as and when pricing a job will facilitate the improvement of the master with time. The master development currently stagnates as there is additional effort required to update the master after a new job has been priced, and this then does not happen. 7. Some of the reports do not update the calculations before printing, but rather use uncalculated values from within the data. This is a problem if the user does not calculate in the edit modes before printing. The printed documents then are inaccurate and there is no way of identifying this. 8. The multiuser version of Candy should not be an additional cost to users in my view. 9. There is inconsistency of how similar functions work in different modules. It is clear that different people have programmed the same functions for different modules over different times. For example the filter function in the BoQ module does not filter in the same way as the filter function in the planning module with regards to headings, the quantity calculation worksheets differ from module to module. Also the filter functions ignore the comment items. This forces one to assign headings to items. If the comment items were recognized this can save time. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy Construction estimating is best done by calculating the resource requirements of each bill item and then totalling all resource requirements for a job. This is very difficult to do in Excel. #### Vendor response Hello Franco, Thank you for your detailed feedback and for sharing your experience with RIB Candy. We’re pleased to hear that the end-to-end integration across estimating, planning, valuations, and cost reporting continues to support your workflow, and we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Izak. We also appreciate the time you’ve taken to outline areas for improvement. Your feedback on data security, worksheet functionality, usability, reporting accuracy, and consistency across modules is extremely valuable. These are important considerations, and we are continuously working to enhance the platform to better meet evolving user needs. Thank you again for your insights and for being a valued user of RIB Candy. Regards, RIB Team Replied May 2026 --- ### Excelence exceeds - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Anthony H. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Civil Engineering - Company size: Self-Employed - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Having used alternative estimating packages over many years, i have held off making the move to Candy. withen 1 month, I had instantly regretted not moving 7 yeras ago #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 3/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Ease of use, I have used many estimating packages, and this is so easy to pick up. the help series and webiners are ecelent resources #### Cons unable to use multiple screens on the computer. Big con. being able to open multple tabs across multiple screens would aid in this. Also unable to zoom. this makes it difficult when sharing across platforms like Zoom, especillay tender review process. unable to just have asimple zoom to enalrage the screen #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy I had exposure at a governmental level withen NZ, and felt it was a good time to diversify, and hopefully increase my reach into a different sector #### Vendor response Hello Anthony, What a wonderful review to read! We completely understand that feeling of wishing you'd made the switch sooner. Thank you for sharing such an enthusiastic and honest review, Anthony. We're delighted to hear that you found Candy easy to use and that our Help Series and webinars have made a positive difference. As a tip, when reviewing a tender on screen, you may find that adjusting the font size improves the overall viewing experience. Welcome to the RIB Candy family, better late than never! We're delighted to have you with us and look forward to supporting your continued success. Replied July 2026 --- ### RIB Candy - One of the best software to use for Construction cost tracking - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Andre D. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: January 2026 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered My overall experience has been good. I think it is very compatible with windows, allowas for easy importation and exportation of excel bill of quantities documents. Once measures have been linked to an item it updates automatically as you add or subtract. Allows for comprehensive comparisons of original vs. actual quantities. Payment certificates are easy to create and share. Very good integration with BuildSmart #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Fairly easy to understand and use, even if you are used to software such as DimensionX. Easy importation/exportation of Excel BOQ. #### Cons Sometimes while using a tool the curser seems to jump to other areas of the screen not being used. No shortcut key to quickly select the same tool being used. #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy I started working at a new company who only use Candy #### Vendor response Hello Andre, Thanks for the detailed review, Andre! Great to hear the transition from DimensionX was manageable and that RIB Candy made the learning curve comfortable. We're thrilled that features like automatic quantity updates, Excel BOQ import/export, and BuildSmart integration are delivering real daily value, and that payment certificate generation is working smoothly for you. On the cons, we’d love to investigate the jumping cursor further to fix that interruption. Your suggestion for a shortcut key to re-select an active tool is excellent, we’ll pass that directly to the product team for future efficiency updates. Thanks again for the constructive feedback, Andre; it helps us keep improving. We look forward to supporting your work! Replied July 2026 --- ### CCS is the best Construction Software Tool in the World - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Karl K. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered 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 #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### 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) #### Reasons for switching to RIB Candy I attended training in the software and it became immediately apparrent how powerful a tool the Candy system was. we have been using CCS since 2006 #### Vendor response Dear Karl, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your kind words about our customer support, software reliability, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. It is especially rewarding to hear that RIB Candy has supported your work successfully since 2006. Long-standing relationships like yours mean a great deal to us, and we are proud to have earned your trust over the years. We continuously work to enhance system performance and user experience, and insights like yours help guide our ongoing improvements and future updates. Thank you again for your loyalty and for recognising the dedication of our team. We look forward to continuing to support your projects with RIB Candy for many years to come. Replied December 2025 --- ### The app that gave me less stress - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Yvette W. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 2-10 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. It is fantastic. the implementation of this tool has made several facets of my job easier and i am very excited to keep using it in the future #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Candy is a useful tool that makes the management and tracking of progress a far more simple process. The use of this resource has proved invaluable to our organization. The ability to manage drawings effectively is another big plus regarding the software. It has allowed us to work collaboratively with engineers, architects and the like. With the built in auto save function, i know that my work is always safe in case of any accidental errors. and lastly, i cannot express how grateful i am for the constant support from RIB, whenever i need assistance, they are eager to help and very knowledgeable about the product itself. #### Cons Candy currently does not work well with one drive and we've experienced issues where the current working file was saved through a one drive path, but then the next time i wish to use that file, it is then an issue with how it is saved. I generally have no issues when saving to my C drive, however, my company protocol is to work off of onedrive and this causes some additional (unnecessary) work for me. Admittedly the monthly price tag does put off getting an additional license to allow more employees to use this software and if RIB could look at exploring more flexible package options that could suit certain use case, i feel the user base could only increase #### Vendor response Hello Yvette, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Candy has made several aspects of your work easier, particularly in progress tracking, drawing management, and enabling effective collaboration with engineers and architects. It’s also great to know that the auto-save functionality and our support team have added value to your day-to-day use. We appreciate your comments regarding OneDrive compatibility and the challenges this creates within your company’s workflow and are actively working on a work-around. Your feedback on licensing and pricing flexibility is also noted, and we understand the importance of offering options that better suit different organisational needs. Thank you again for your support and for using RIB Candy. Regards, RIB Team Replied June 2026 --- ### Civils Manager - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Craig S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Have been a user for many years and find it a great product. Would love to see the full Build Smart suite available in NZ #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Tried and tested, cost effective, secure construction management software that serves to effectively create, manage and share estimating documents. Allows transparency amongst users and accurate take offs of quantities from drawings. All this with reat customer service. #### Cons Occassionaly updates add a level of frustration when change is introduced. Not seamless operation with One Drive. #### Vendor response Hello Craig, We appreciate your continued use of Candy over the years and are glad to hear it remains a trusted and cost-effective solution for estimating and construction management. Thank you also for highlighting areas such as update changes and OneDrive integration challenges, we are actively working on a work-around and will keep you updated once these are ready for the roll-out. Your feedback helps us improve usability and system compatibility. Regards, RIB Team Replied May 2026 --- ### Reliable Estimation Tool for Construction / MEP Industry - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Abubacker Siddique S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Civil Engineering - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years - Reviewed: September 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Candy has completely transformed the way I manage estimation. From accuracy to efficiency, it has taken away the stress of errors and given me full control over costs, resources, comparisons, and project collaboration. It has directly helped me win more projects without post-award issues. Except for the security aspect, I find the software extremely reliable and indispensable for MEP estimation. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Since I started using Candy for MEP estimation, the entire way I handle tenders has improved. I’m able to respond to more RFQs, pricing errors are completely eliminated, and the review process during negotiation stages is much more effective. BOQ preparation has become error-free, unit rates are accurate, and labour/manhour allocation for each task is clearly identifiable and adjustable. The quote comparison feature is extremely efficient, and the wide variety of reporting modules makes managing estimates far easier. Overall, the software gave me a real breakthrough in my workflow—I’ve been able to secure a higher volume of projects with confidence that no quantities, BOQ valuations, or material/labour rates are missed. Customer support during implementation and day-to-day use of the software has been excellent. Candy QTO Software is well designed for reviewing drawings and designs, making quantity take-off and tracking much easier. #### Cons The main concern I have i, If a colleague resigns and moves to a competitor, it’s very easy to export the master file with all the resource lists and custom worksheets. Since I’ve invested a lot of effort building simple resources and complex worksheets with formulas tailored to specific tasks, there should be more restrictions or security layers to protect this data. With Regards to "Value for Money" i am neutral. #### Vendor response Hello Abubacker, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your strong endorsement of RIB Candy. We are very pleased to hear that Candy has significantly improved your estimation process, from accuracy and efficiency to cost control, reporting, and collaboration. It’s especially encouraging to know that it has helped you reduce errors, respond to more RFQs, and ultimately support you in winning more projects with greater confidence. We also appreciate your positive comments on BOQ preparation, quote comparison, reporting capabilities, and your experience during implementation and ongoing support. We take note of your concern regarding data security and exportability of sensitive project and resource information. Protecting customer data and ensuring appropriate access controls remains a key priority, and feedback like yours is important in guiding further enhancements in this area. Thank you again for your valuable input and for using RIB Candy as part of your workflow. Replied June 2026 --- ### Room for improvement - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: HJ L. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 201-500 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. There is some isues but it is a great software. Giving large amount of data and detail. It is not the most user friendly as you can not undo but the auto save funtion helps. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros All the information is ons one file. It is easy to share and access. Detailed breakdown on resource. #### Cons If the BOQ is very big you cant get a tracer on the resource. Linking the budget forecast with the bill and program when something changes you have to relink everything. Sub contractor certificates you have to export the BOQ manually to the excel sheet. #### Vendor response Dear HJ, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience. We appreciate your positive feedback and your suggestions for improvement. One of our consultants has been working on a solution for the Main Contractor Certificate, and you are welcome to contact Marnus at Marnus.jansevanrensburg@rib-software.com for further assistance. Our local team is always happy to support you, so please feel free to reach out anytime. Replied December 2025 --- ### Candy Construction Software – Review - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Cornel B. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: August 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. My overall experience with RIB Candy over the past 10 years has been positive. The software provides reliable tools for project management, cost control, and quantity surveying, and its interface is clear and fairly intuitive. While there is a learning curve for some advanced features and the licensing cost is on the higher side, Candy delivers solid functionality and useful reporting that support effective decision-making on construction projects. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Strong tools for project management, cost control, and quantity surveying. Intuitive interface with clear dashboards and reporting. Useful reporting and analysis for decision-making. Integrates well with other construction and accounting tools. #### Cons Can take time to learn all features. Licensing may be expensive for smaller firms. Some performance slowdown with very large projects. Cloud collaboration features are limited compared to newer platforms. #### Vendor response Hi Cornel, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad RIB Candy has been a valuable tool for managing your projects. Your feedback is important to us, and our local team is always happy to support you, please feel free to reach out anytime. Replied August 2025 --- ### Johan Slabbert - Review Comments - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Johan S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used monthly for less than 12 months - Reviewed: August 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Very good. Really like how the software functions, easy to use and like how it integrates with excel. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros That you can combine the BoQ with the construction program. And that both these functions exist within the same software. It is a fast and easy to use program, and that when one requests for support, this is provided promptly. #### Cons That you cannot undo your changes made, this would be a helpful tool and assist to revert any changes made. Would also like to see that you can create a payment certificate for the main contractor and not just for the subcontractors. #### Vendor response Hi Johan, Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB Candy! We’re glad RIB Candy has been valuable for your projects, and we appreciate your suggestions for improvement. One of our consultants has been working on a solution to the Main Contractor Certificate, you are welcome to contact Marnus at Marnus.jansevanrensburg@rib-software.com for further assistance in this regard. Our local team is always happy to support you, please feel free to reach out anytime. Replied August 2025 --- ### Powerful Estimating Tool for Construction Professionals - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Luvo T. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 11-50 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: March 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Once you understand how the system works, it becomes an efficient platform for preparing estimates, managing Bills of Quantities and tracking project costs. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 3/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros Powerful estimating tool with strong Bill of Quantities structure, cost control and good reporting for projects. #### Cons The learning curve is steep for new users. The interface feels outdated and could be more intuitive. #### Vendor response Hello Luvo, Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to know that Candy delivers strong value in estimating, BOQ management, and cost reporting. We also take note of your feedback regarding the learning curve and interface, and we are continuously working to improve ease of use and modernize the user experience. Regards, RIB Team Replied June 2026 --- ### Great tool for any serious contractor - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Kai L. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Overall very satisfied. Used extensively in our firm for Estimating, Programming, and valuations. Quite intuative #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 3/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 3/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Powerful estimating tool, with great resource overviews. Simple to use. Candy can also be customised easily to meet specific needs #### Cons Muli user collaboration not eaily possible. Planning module sometime cumbersome to use, especially when dealing with links #### Vendor response Dear Kai, Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB Candy. We are delighted to hear that you find the software powerful, intuitive, and flexible for your estimating, programming, and valuation needs. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our team for review, as we continuously strive to improve the user experience. If you have any questions, issues, or additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. Replied December 2025 --- ### Candy as a control tool - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Mohamed E. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 1001-5000 employees - Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: June 2026 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review. Im using Candy to export the dry cost and generate reports for using for cost control purpose after awarding the projects #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Easy to use, generate multiple reports, export and import from and to Excel. Generate worksheets in PDF format. #### Cons need to much time to learn, hidden features, hidden advantages, need to update the license, need to install updates #### Vendor response Hello Mohamed, Thank you for your review, Mohamed, and for the practical use case you described using Candy to export dry costs and generate reports for cost control after project award is a perfect example of the software working the way it's intended. We appreciate your honest feedback about the learning curve, and hidden features, I do encourage you to visit our Support Portal, as there are lots of resources which can help you familiarize yourself with all the features, shortcuts and best practices. Your experience matters, and feedback like this shapes how we evolve the product. Thank you for your continued use of RIB Candy! Replied July 2026 --- ### Excellent software - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Shafal S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Civil Engineering - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Overall, it's excellent software for the estimation. It is helping to finish multiple tasks at the same time #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I like the user interface of the Candy software. very easy to make breakdowns, cost adjustments, etc. #### Cons Undo and redo options are essential. If you can include them in a future update, that would be great. Also, the Excel format output from the Candy could be improved—enhancing it would be appreciated #### Vendor response Dear Shafal, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience. We appreciate your positive feedback. We are always enhancing RIB Candy and your insights guide us in delivering updates that make the software even better. Thank you for your continued trust. Wishing you a great day. Replied December 2025 --- ### Go RIB! Keep up the good work! - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Michael H. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: September 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. Extremely helpful in fulfilling my commercial functions professionally. Integrating valuations with planning and cost reporting allows very accurate reporting and forecasting #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros The integrated applications that cover all contract commercial and planning administrative functions in a way that makes errors less likely to occur other than by human error #### Cons The view backgrounds on QTO. The dark is too dark, i.e. completely black and the light view is too piercingly bright, i.e., too white #### Vendor response Dear Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience. We appreciate your positive feedback. We are always enhancing RIB Candy and your insights guide us in delivering updates that make the software even better. Thank you for your continued trust. Wishing you a great day. Replied December 2025 --- ### Enlightening - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: Zinhle S. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 10000+ employees - Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. The Experience was amazing. It helped me unlock tools that I never knew Candy had. It was such an eye opener. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros I liked that the course was very informative & it taught me taught me practical tools that I can use daily in my line of work. #### Cons Nothing that I can think of form the top of my head. The course is well structured and the facilitator follows the pace of the students. #### Vendor response Dear Zinhle, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day. Replied December 2025 --- ### Helpful Software for Estimation Purposes - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Jazab A. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 501-1000 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years - Reviewed: October 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. We are Satisfied with overall performance based on the compilation of data, using the data as Master to work on New Projects. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 4/5 - Value for money: 3/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 4/5 #### Pros The best part is reports we can generate from the Estimation sheet. Multiple type of reports are very informative and helpful for decision making. #### Cons The Software should be able to provide Standard productivity data for work activities based on the region. #### Vendor response Dear Jazab, Thank you for sharing your feedback on RIB Candy. We are delighted to hear that the reporting capabilities from the Estimation sheet have been valuable and informative for your decision-making, and that using the data as a master for new projects has supported your workflow. We also appreciate your suggestion and has been shared with our product team as we continuously work to enhance the software and its usability. If you have any additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. Replied December 2025 --- ### Great Capabilities, Needs Better Usability - Overall rating: 5/5 - Reviewer: fatimah b. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Real Estate - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used daily for less than 6 months - Reviewed: September 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. My overall experience with RIB Candy has been positive. The system provides strong capabilities for cost estimation, tender management, and project control. It helps improve accuracy, reduce errors, and streamline processes. However, it does require proper training to fully utilize its features. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 5/5 - Value for money: 5/5 - Customer support: 5/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Enhances bid preparation and margin control Reduces errors in pricing and cost estimation Improves supplier selection and minimizes risks Streamlines payments to suppliers and creditors #### Cons What I liked least about RIB Candy is that the system can be a bit complex for new users, and it requires significant training to use it efficiently. In addition, some reports are not very flexible and need manual adjustments. #### Vendor response Dear Fatimah, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback on RIB Candy. We are glad to hear that the software has positively supported your bid preparation, cost estimation, and project control processes, helping to improve accuracy and streamline workflows. We also appreciate your comments, and our team is always happy to help. Please don’t hesitate to contact your local support team, they will be glad to assist you. Replied December 2025 --- ### Deputy Estimating Manager - Overall rating: 4/5 - Reviewer: Sansiri N. - Verified reviewer: Yes - Industry: Construction - Company size: 51-200 employees - Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years - Reviewed: August 2025 - Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you. #### Ratings breakdown - Ease of use: 3/5 - Value for money: 4/5 - Customer support: 4/5 - Functionality: 5/5 #### Pros Not take so-much effort to learn and be a skillful with program, and yet so much deeper to be a master on this software. #### Cons Manual is scattering, in my opinion, it is better to compile sequence chapter to ease new beginner to follow and understand path of learning. #### Vendor response Dear Sansiri, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our team for review, as we continuously strive to improve the user experience. If you have any questions, issues, or additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. Replied December 2025 ## More reviews [Next reviews](https://www.softwareadvice.com/job-costing/construction-computer-software-candy-profile/reviews/?page=2) --- RIB Candy Reviews, Pros and Cons - 2026 Software Advice