--- description: Learn more about RIB CostX price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB CostX Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Construction Estimating Software](/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/75416/costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/75416/costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/75416/costx?page=2) > World-leading 3D/BIM \& 2D takeoff with live-linked spreadsheets \& customisable report outputs - the complete estimating solution. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 62 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** | **4.5/5** | 62 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | 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 - Electronic Plans - Estimating - Historical Database - Job Costing - Project Estimating - Project Management - Project Tracking - Proposal Generation - Subcontractor Monitoring - Takeoff - What-if Analysis ## Integrations (1 total) - Microsoft Excel ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31000/bim/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30753/takeoff/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32699/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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We measure tenders for groups of builders, and now Global is being discontinued we are left in the situation where some builders in the group want CostX and some want Cubit (but few want Global), but the process of transferring first to Global then to Cubit is lengthy as the Global conversion has no headings, secondary quantities or Q coding transferred over (and the Q coding system is only compatible with two digit codes). Direct conversion from CostX to Cubit is essential > > In general our overall experience with this software is excellent. We are still learning our way around but have found it is generally easy to use, fast and efficient ----- ### "User Friendly and productive" — 5.0/5 > **Marlise** | *31 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: User friendly, Time saving, more productive. Can share Cost X files with clients for easy reviews of project. > > **Cons**: Require folders for workbooks for easy grouping together. Page breaks don't show in workbooks, have to print a couple of times to make sure page breaks in the correct positions > > Very good\! User friendly\! Easy to train colleagues to use a software that is product for our company\! ----- ### "Solid beast, my side kick for last 8 years" — 5.0/5 > **Morgan** | *24 June 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I liked how RIB CostX offers integrated and reliable estimating tools that streamline quantity takeoffs and cost planning within one platform. It saves time and improves accuracy, making the estimating process much more efficient. > > **Cons**: What I liked least about RIB CostX is that it heavily relies on keyboard shortcuts, which can be hard to memorise and slows down productivity for new or occasional users. > > My overall experience with RIB CostX has been solid. It’s a powerful and reliable estimating software, and so far, there’s no alternative in the market that offers a better combination of accuracy, speed, and integration ----- ### "Best 2D Measurment & Pricing software" — 4.0/5 > **Jeremy** | *29 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: 1. 2D measurement is easy to use and very efficient if polyline is used 2. Workbook pricing functional works as excel (incl. formula-based function) is very powerful > > **Cons**: 1. A bit slow if loading a 3D BIM model with revit or ifc format 2. Can't printing multiple drawings with measurement in one go (only allow to print one by one) > > CostX is one of the best measurements and pricing software. Very easy to use and user friendly while improve work productivity. Some of the function is really powerful in the workbook function ----- ### "Experience with cost x" — 4.0/5 > **Even** | *29 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s very visual and easy to explain to client what we have measured. Overall client has praised the software. > > **Cons**: When there are several sections within an estimate, we have to go up and down a level and this takes time > > Good experience except the IT support now wants us to lodge a ticket for support, sometime we are time poor and phone technical support is much easier. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/75416/costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/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