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# Compare RIB Candy vs Downtobid

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> Detailed comparison between RIB Candy and Downtobid. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | RIB Candy | Downtobid |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 240 | 23 |
| **Starting Price** | US$200.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Documentation |

## Best for

### 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.

### Downtobid

Commercial Subcontractors, Supply Houses, and Material Vendors.

## Key features

### RIB Candy

- Accounting
- Bid Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Contract/License Management
- Cost Database
- Due Date Tracking
- File Sharing
- Historical Database
- Milestone Tracking
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Tracking
- Projections
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Scheduling
- Subcontractor Management
- Takeoff
- Task Management

### Downtobid

- Bid Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Cost Database
- File Sharing
- Historical Database
- Project Management
- Project Tracking
- Quotes/Estimates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subcontractor Management
- Task Management

## Links

- [View RIB Candy Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/126567/candy)
- [View Downtobid Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/206410/basisboard)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/126567/206410/candy/vs/basisboard)

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