--- description: Get detailed information about RIB CostX 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 CostX Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/75416/costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/75416/costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/75416/costx?page=2) > World-leading 3D/BIM \& 2D takeoff with live-linked spreadsheets \& customisable report outputs - the complete estimating solution. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 68 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses RIB CostX? RIB CostX is perfect for quantity surveyors, estimators, and other construction consultants looking for error-free results in significantly less time than traditional takeoff and estimating methods. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 68 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | 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 - Assembly Takeoff - Bid Management - Bill of Materials - CAD Tools - Collaboration Tools - Cost Estimating - Cost Tracking - Customizable Templates - Data Import/Export - Document Management Software - Electronic Plans - Estimating - Historical Database - Job Costing Software - Project Estimating - Project Management Software - Project Tracking Software - Proposal Generation - Subcontractor Monitoring - Takeoff Software - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31000/bim/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30753/takeoff/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/32699/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Clear invoicing and cost-tracking tools. > > **Cons**: Occasional performance slowdowns with very large models. Limited advanced customization in some reports. Initial setup and full feature mastery can take time. Occasional delays in feature requests or roadmap communication. > > Overall, RIB CostX delivered a solid, reliable estimating solution with intuitive takeoff tools and strong BIM integration. Support and training resources made adoption smooth, though mastering advanced features took some time. Collaboration and invoicing capabilities improved project workflows, while occasional performance issues with very large models and limited report customization were minor drawbacks. Overall, a valuable tool for accurate, efficient cost estimation. ----- ### "Cost x Review" — 4.0/5 > **Tom** | *24 June 2025* | Construction Software | 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. ----- ### "Hope to see AI takeoff in CostX , for Example Flooring Takeoff in Togal.AI" — 5.0/5 > **Imad** | *31 March 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: 2D PDF quantities take off 3D Revit if we can refresh quantities when updating revit model Drawing management > > **Cons**: customer support nice people > > expellant easy to learn Drawing management project management folders hierarchy linking to Excel very useful ----- ### "Slow to navigate, slow to use, not intuitive, but full featured" — 2.0/5 > **Andrew** | *8 July 2025* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **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 > > 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 ----- ### "Daily user review" — 5.0/5 > **Matt** | *8 May 2026* | Construction Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use, helps me to win jobs with quick quoting. We basically use cost x when accurate measurements are required for job ordering > > **Cons**: No AI incorporation yet, would love it to just detect and auto calc everything. There are softwares that can do this out there, but we do still use Cost X for accuracy over these softwares. Combine the two and Cost X would win hands down. > > Positive - I use Cost X every day as it is still the most accurate tool for manual measuring, would 100% recommend it if you are looking for a software tool with a higher level of accuracy than many of the other quantifying softwares available ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/75416/costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/75416/costx) ## 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 | | ----- ## Structured Data