--- description: Learn more about RIB CostX price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in New Zealand. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: RIB CostX Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra New Zealand 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Takeoff Software](/directory/30753/takeoff/software) > [RIB CostX](/software/75416/costx) # RIB CostX Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/75416/costx Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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 69 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** | 69 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | 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 - Customisable 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 - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30753/takeoff/software) ## Related Categories - [Construction Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30056/construction-estimating/software) - [BIM Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31000/bim/software) - [Takeoff Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/30753/takeoff/software) - [Subcontractor Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/32699/subcontractor/software) ## Alternatives 1. [PlanHub](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/179042/planhub) — 4.4/5 (485 reviews) 2. [STACK](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/147181/stack-takeoff) — 4.5/5 (1399 reviews) 3. [Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/166113/contractor-foreman) — 4.5/5 (837 reviews) 4. [Buildpartner](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/1027390/buildpartner) — 4.7/5 (105 reviews) 5. [RIB Candy](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/126567/candy) — 4.5/5 (252 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Estimate integration" — 4.0/5 > **Raj** | *29 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: The integration of markup and pricing significantly enhances the efficiency and accuracy of the estimation process. By combining these two elements into a single workflow, estimators can streamline operations, reduce the risk of errors, and improve transparency throughout the project lifecycle. > > **Cons**: During the cost review process, one of the limitations identified was the issue of CostX not linking directly to Excel for real-time or dynamic data exchange. Although CostX allows exporting to Excel and importing data in .csv formats, it does not offer a live-link capability similar to what some other platforms or add-ins provide. This affects workflows that rely heavily on Excel for downstream processing, reporting, or custom financial modeling. > > Although CostX requires some time to become familiar with, once fully operational, it significantly enhances productivity and saves time across the estimating process. ----- ### "Daily user review" — 5.0/5 > **Matt** | *8 May 2026* | Construction | 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 ----- ### "Time-saver for QS" — 5.0/5 > **Feifei** | *24 June 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Users often highlight its ability to significantly improve accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in the pre-construction phase. It's particularly praised for its integrated approach, which combines takeoff and estimating functionalities in one platform, helping to reduce errors and streamline workflows. > > **Cons**: Some users have found setting up projects or navigating certain aspects of the software to be initially unintuitive without proper naming conventions or professional expertise. > > CostX allows users to perform accurate quantity takeoffs from various drawing formats, including scanned images, PDFs, CAD files, and BIM models. It is a time-saver for QS. ----- ### "Best Service" — 5.0/5 > **Bharat** | *30 May 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Customer service, like when we have an issue opening the CostX file due to the low version installed the customer service team helps to get it resolved asap. > > **Cons**: Price :) Sometimes it feels very expensive when we are going for renewal, but overall, no complaints about the software. > > We never had a bad experience with the software, it works fine for all CostX users and it's friendly. ----- ### "Slow to navigate, slow to use, not intuitive, but full featured" — 2.0/5 > **Andrew** | *8 July 2025* | Construction | 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 ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/75416/costx?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.nz/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