--- title: "RIB Candy Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is RIB Candy the right Job Costing solution for you? Explore 254 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/126567/Candy/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-21" --- RIB Candy 4.6 (254) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/126567/Candy/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated October 21st, 2026 # Reviews of RIB Candy Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews AP Allia Marie P Quantity SurveyorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The platform provides useful tools for managing construction projects from planning through execution. Although there is an initial learning curve, the benefits in efficiency, accuracy, and project management make it a valuable solution for construction professionals.“ June 23, 2026 DK Darrel K Quantity SurveyorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The main limitation is the lack of a cloud-based or online version, which restricts accessibility and real-time collaboration across different locations.“ March 31, 2026 AP Allia Marie P Quantity SurveyorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: I used a free trial. “The software improves collaboration between teams, provides accurate project tracking, and offers valuable reporting tools for better decision-making.“ June 23, 2026 KH Ken H Head of EstimatingCivil Engineering, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “A remote desktop isn't a strong enough solution to work collaboratively with remote teams (Candy cloud does not meet our security requirements and has significant interface issues)“ March 31, 2026 PV Prasanth V Quantity surveyorCivil Engineering, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Using candy I can make detailed estimates comparing to excel which is quite surface level also managing and organizing bill items are much easier in candy when compared to candy“ June 23, 2026 FG Franco G EstimatorConstruction, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The worksheets are not intelligent to enable one to pick up calculated values from within a worksheet as can be done on a spreadsheet.“ March 31, 2026 DK Darrel K Quantity SurveyorConstruction, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The software enhances accuracy, standardization, and efficiency in preparing estimates and tender documents. While there are areas that could be improved—such as cloud functionality and ease of onboarding—it remains a dependable tool for serious contractors and quantity surveyors handling medium to large-scale projects.“ March 31, 2026 KH Ken H Head of EstimatingCivil Engineering, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Significant risk of error when collating information from multiple jobs as there is a lack of control of resource descriptions and units with limited error highlights“ March 31, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 254 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use R Reviewer Estimation Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Value for Money" October 18, 2026 5.0 Excellent to use largest amount projects We can use different category civil items in one bill of quantities Pros Resource Analysis, Resource Management, BOQ Management, Better for Rate Breakdown Easy to use for cost control Cons Some projects has a different bill of quantities and we can track it down in different title code and different pricing code Review Source R Reviewer Procurement Manager Tenders Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Overall Experience " October 15, 2026 5.0 Very Good It makes the estimating experience in more controlled and time effective experience and make it more easier for new comers (estimators) Pros Provided overview of all the features which has given more explorarion and possibilities with Candy Cons Subcontractor Adj were better in previous version When adj is recovered it has to be shifted manually Review Source MS Manu S. MEP SENIOR ESTIMATOR Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful All-in-One Estimation and Project Control Software" June 28, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with RIB Candy has been positive. It is a comprehensive and powerful tool for estimation, quantity take-off, planning, and cost management, though it requires some time and experience to fully utilize all of its features. Pros Its powerful integration of estimating, quantity take-off, planning, and cost control in a single platform. Cons The least thing I liked about RIB Candy was that it has a steep learning curve and can be time-consuming for new users to learn and use efficiently. Review Source R Reviewer Quantity surveyor Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "My experience with candy" June 24, 2026 4.0 Pros Using candy I can make detailed estimates comparing to excel which is quite surface level also managing and organizing bill items are much easier in candy when compared to candy Cons User interface is a bit hard to navigate many functions also seem very intimidating especially to new users like me. Review Source R Reviewer Quantity Surveyor Used the software for: I used a free trial ### " A Reliable Solution for Construction Planning and Project Management" June 24, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with RIB Candy has been positive. It has helped improve project visibility, cost control, and team collaboration while reducing manual processes. The platform provides useful tools for managing construction projects from planning through execution. Although there is an initial learning curve, the benefits in efficiency, accuracy, and project management make it a valuable solution for construction professionals. Pros RIB Candy is a powerful and user-friendly construction management platform that helps streamline project planning, cost estimation, and resource management. The software improves collaboration between teams, provides accurate project tracking, and offers valuable reporting tools for better decision-making. Its integration of estimating, planning, and cost control features helps increase efficiency and productivity across projects. Cons The learning curve can be challenging for new users, especially those unfamiliar with construction management software. Some advanced features require additional training to fully utilize, and occasional system updates may introduce changes that take time for users to adapt to. Performance can also slow down when handling very large datasets or complex projects. Review Source R Reviewer Quantity Surveyor Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Fantastic and Great" June 24, 2026 4.0 So far, it has been great since it is time saving and features really help a lot in pretender stage. Pros In my opinion, working as quantity surveyor/estimator, subcontractor adjudicator feature is the best one. Cons The least like feature for me is the Lacking of undo options. Also, the fact that i cannot copy and pste multiple cell selection at a time Review Source R Reviewer Senior Estimation Enigeer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Value for Career" June 24, 2026 4.0 We are beginner and started using recently but it's interesting and time saving.hope once we are in mid level we can do whatever we require Pros User friendly and easy migration process.really very helpful to get accurate estimate and compare with various aspects. Cons Customization for steel works estimates it's a challenging task to make estimate for structural steel works as the RIB is build for construction Review Source R Reviewer Project Controls Mgr Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Candy as a control tool" June 24, 2026 4.0 Im using Candy to export the dry cost and generate reports for using for cost control purpose after awarding the projects Pros Easy to use, generate multiple reports, export and import from and to Excel. Generate worksheets in PDF format. Cons need to much time to learn, hidden features, hidden advantages, need to update the license, need to install updates Review Source R Reviewer Junior Technical Engineer Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "RIB Candy - A Recommendable Experience" June 24, 2026 5.0 Overall, it's very accommodating and a very recommendable experience for anyone with a relevant job experience. Pros I definitely appreciate their hands-on consultants who are always so accommodating and ready to help whatever the concern of the user was. Also, the fact that a person can accomplish so much tasks even in one software is very commendable. Cons I currently do not have anything I do not like about RIB Candy. Using it on a daily basis is required to be proficient. Review Source R Reviewer Tendering Officer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "User-friendly and Efficient Project Management Tool" June 24, 2026 5.0 Great, since we are new with RIB candy i dont have that much experience with the system yet.......... Pros Easy to use, user-friendly interface, and helpful features for managing projects efficiently. Great support as well. Cons That i wasn't aware about this system before. How i wish i knew about candy before. It would have been great if i master is by now Review Source R Reviewer Chief Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Candy is the best" January 18, 2019 4.0 I Have been in Civil Construction for more than 20 years and have been using Candy for about 15 ears. I use it every day not only for tender estimating but also for cash flows and much more. It is a great product, with great support. Pros Candy is by far the most user friendly program I have worked with and updates are done very often. I will never use another program for estimating tenders. You can structure it according to your needs and use your own experience to define your pricing. Cons I can not say anything negative about Candy, I almost want to call it perfect. Review Source R Reviewer Quantity Surveyor Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "RIB Candy - One of the best software to use for Construction cost tracking" January 21, 2026 4.0 My overall experience has been good. I think it is very compatible with windows, allowas for easy importation and exportation of excel bill of quantities documents. Once measures have been linked to an item it updates automatically as you add or subtract. Allows for comprehensive comparisons of original vs. actual quantities. Payment certificates are easy to create and share. Very good integration with BuildSmart Pros Fairly easy to understand and use, even if you are used to software such as DimensionX. Easy importation/exportation of Excel BOQ. Cons Sometimes while using a tool the curser seems to jump to other areas of the screen not being used. No shortcut key to quickly select the same tool being used. Review Source R Reviewer estimator Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "not great but not terrible. " April 7, 2026 3.0 good enough. there's better software out there very time consuming to integrate estimate with client schedule and program compared to other programs. adding resources could be a lot easier. Pros relatively little bloat and low resource usage . quite quick to rearrange and calculate estimate price code system makes it easy to populate a high level estimate Cons ~ Cannot link clients schedule to estimate ~ Usability significantly hampered when in Mult-user mode ~ Lacks tracking functions for changes to resources and costs ~ Program information must be manually typed in to the planning module ~ Access control by file path and user level only Review Source R Reviewer Business Dev Directoe Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "New User Review" June 24, 2026 5.0 This is my first introduction on a face to face seminar. I m very optimistic on the software and can be a game changer for estimation process for specialiest contractor Pros The program looks promising to cover from estimation to Cost Control , which are 2 major key elements in project execution. Making the program best achive earn value. The Collaboration between department become essential.The program ensure the value spend on the software is worth.Data can be updated and used from old tenders to new tenders. Cons Initial usage may be time consuming and requires a lot of close coordination with RIB. The learning curve maybe time consuming but need to be checked. Review Source R Reviewer Tender Department Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "CCS is the best Construction Software Tool in the World" October 10, 2025 5.0 I have been working with Candy since 2006 and have always had nothing but positive experiences with them, they have professional and informed staff who will always sort your problems out with a solution no matter the magnitude Pros The CCS software has the best customer support. the software is the most reliable and accurate product available, its ease of use and the multitude of reporting functions for job analysis is second to none. The software updates are always seeking ways to improve the users experience and accuracy Cons The licence costs are high, but in their defence this product is unmatched by the competition. The software for some reason does not function as efficiently (fast) when its being run over a WIFI conneciotn instead of a hard line (ethernet) Review Source R Reviewer Senior Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Feature-Rich Software That Needs a User Experience and Workflow Refresh" October 6, 2025 4.0 It is a powerful tool with solid functionality and excellent support, but modernizing the interface and simplifying post-tender workflows would significantly enhance its value Pros RIB Candy covers everything from pre-tender to post-tender project control seamlessly. The tools and reports meet all our requirements. I use the Estimation module extensively, and it's proven to be good and efficient for our daily work. The customer service team is responsive and always ready to help. Cons The interface feels outdated and overly complicated, which impacts usability. The Post-Tender Project Tools are tedious to navigate. Finding required documents is difficult, and the EVM workflow needs significant improvement to be more intuitive and user-friendly. It is difficult to track tasks. Review Source R Reviewer Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "CCS Candy for Pipelines" April 1, 2026 4.0 Powerful software, very expensive compared to competitors, suited to quickly estimating cookie cutter repetitive projects. Pros Ability to quickly build estimates from previous estimates, allows me to quickly build up new estimates Cons User interface is basic, monthly price is very high, difficult to access help/ support, hard to find the fast easy way to do things. Hard to build estimates for highly complex items all in one worksheet Review Source aR amr R. Estimating Engineer administrator Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "“Great support and efficient tool, but room for stability improvement”" August 27, 2025 5.0 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. 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 Review Source R Reviewer Road and Infrastructure Construction Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "I need to re-learn about indirect cost preparation lesson. When you do lectures for other team, please inform me to participate that lesson only " April 1, 2026 5.0 Once we arrange data base very easy to do the estimates and after that tender budget and other reports can get easily. Finally we can easily check the resource schedules and other essential details very easily Pros Gathering the details as data base is the most weak point in all companies and authorities in this construction industry. We can gather all details preciously and properly in Candy software Cons Data entering and editing is the least like events in Candy. Sometimes we need to go the the base and have to change Review Source R Reviewer Sr. Estimation Engineer Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Excellent software" September 18, 2025 5.0 Great experience that helped me and my company win tenders, have control on the cost, and get proper reporting to the management. 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. Review Source R Reviewer Operations Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Never undo." October 7, 2025 5.0 Good really enjoy it. It helps you track all the different disciplines on the project in one place. It really helps on multi discipline projects to not lose track. Pros Having most of all the different tabs in one easy tool. Where I can jump from the costing to the program to plant histograms all in one. The costing and program tracking must also be one of the best features. Cons No undo button :) The integration with other software's is sometimes a problem since not all project consultants use candy programming. Review Source R Reviewer Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "best of the best" April 1, 2026 5.0 I been using Candy since the last 20 years. It help me to work more efficiently and allow me to manage my time in order to be more productive Pros Its Very interesting to work with such Softwear non is comparable. It help in gaining time for oter operation Cons There is no undo. Its would have been great if mistake could be undo. this would help in minimizing time for pricing and cost control Review Source R Reviewer Planning Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Jean-Piere" April 1, 2026 4.0 really good, I prefer working on CCS candy than any other software, the support team is really on point when there are any questions. Pros it is really 1 of the best planning software's that is really easy to use real user friendly. it is by far my favorite planning software to work on. Cons if exporting a programme to excel it bombs out all the Sept dates and convert them to Jan 00, and so far, only way to fix was doing it manually in excel Review Source R Reviewer Tender Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "RIB Candy Review - Mayer Maher 3-26" April 1, 2026 5.0 It is very effective experience. RIB Candy encourage and ease creating a system, increase the accuracy of works, simple way to get it done. Generally, it is faster, more accuracy and increasing the team productivity Pros For Estimation, RIB Candy gives a simple way to do the tasks, it is easy to learn and getting in advanced levels, which is facilitate reach higher productivity for users Cons Customer support comes slower a little bit, as there are some urgent cases could ask quick actions. Also, some features are discovered by trials or other users experience. Review Source R Reviewer Estimator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "All-in-One Construction Estimation Solution" September 18, 2025 5.0 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. 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. 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