--- description: Get detailed information about RIB Candy usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB Candy Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Project Management Software](/directory/30002/project-management/software) > [RIB Candy](/software/126567/candy) # RIB Candy Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/126567/candy Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/126567/candy?page=2) > Estimating \& Project Management Software includes QTO, Estimating, Planning, Forecasting, Cash flow, Valuations \& EVM. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 241 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RIB Candy? Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 241 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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**: $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 - Bid Management - Budgeting/Forecasting - Change Order Management - Collaboration Tools - Contract/License Management - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - File Sharing Software - Historical Database - Job Costing Software - Job Scheduling - Milestone Tracking - Portfolio Management - Progress Tracking - Project Management Software - Project Planning/Scheduling - Project Scheduling - Project Tracking Software - Proposal Generation - Reporting/Project Tracking - Resource Management Software - Scheduling Software - Subcontractor Monitoring - Takeoff Software - Task Management Software - Time Tracking Software - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (4 total) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Outlook - Primavera Unifier - RIB BuildSmart ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30002/project-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [Project Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30002/project-management/software) - [Residential Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31306/residential-construction-estimating/software) - [Construction Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31522/construction-scheduling/software) - [Project Planning Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31598/project-planning/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[ConstructionOnline](https://www.capterra.ae/software/160201/constructiononline) — 4.5/5 (600 reviews) ## Reviews ### "CANDY SWEETY" — 5.0/5 > **ABDUL SAMAD MOHAMED RAFEEQ** | *31 March 2026* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: “Easy Trading the offers simple packages with clear pricing for quick, hassle‑free investment access.” > > **Cons**: “Updating the addendum BOQ and aligning all line items has become increasingly difficult, and the process is now taking significantly more time.” > > “My duties and responsibilities include coordinating project tasks, preparing BOQs, updating documentation, and ensuring smooth workflow support.” ----- ### "“Great support and efficient tool, but room for stability improvement”" — 5.0/5 > **Amr** | *26 August 2025* | Construction Software | 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. ----- ### "Excellent software" — 5.0/5 > **Nawras** | *17 September 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: This software is a must for every estimator who seeks accuracy, control, ability to analyse, cost control, quantity take off, and many many other essential features. > > **Cons**: I have not encountered serious issues, the support team in the UAE is excellent and professional enough to solve any issue. > > Great experience that helped me and my company win tenders, have control on the cost, and get proper reporting to the management. ----- ### "All-in-One Construction Estimation Solution" — 5.0/5 > **Anshad** | *17 September 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: User-friendly and lag-free interface. Exceptional support and assistance from the team. Powerful and comprehensive reporting features. Seamless project collaboration across team. Datas are safe and secure > > **Cons**: The software can be expensive for individual users. Setting up projects, libraries or master data can be time-consuming initially. QTO cannot start independently for drawing takeoff. > > Overall, my experience with RIB Candy has been highly positive. The software is intuitive, lag-free, and packed with features that simplify complex tasks like estimation, BOQ preparation, and reporting. It has significantly reduced both time and effort on large projects, turning what used to take days into a matter of hours. The support and assistance from the Candy team have been exceptional, ensuring any issues are quickly resolved. ----- ### "RIB Candy - Estimating made simple" — 5.0/5 > **Mncedisi** | *17 September 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Quantity takeoff which can is linked to the BOQ. This is helpful especially when there are changes to drawings and design during tender stage. Project collaboration is easy in the sense that handing over the estimate to the project team is seamless. Great customer support - they are always ready to help and more importantly they have solutions for most if not all issues which we raise. > > **Cons**: It would be helpful if Candy can be opened in more than one window. This would facilitate and ease comparison between 2 different jobs without having to make one a master. > > It is easy to learn and very user friendly. It has made preparing and reviewing of estimates much easier compared to using the traditional Excel. ----- Page: 1 / 11\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/126567/candy?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/126567/candy) ## 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 | | | tr | | ----- ## Structured Data