--- title: "RIB Candy Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is RIB Candy the right Job Costing solution for you? Explore 252 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" --- RIB Candy 4.5 (252) [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 September 16th, 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 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 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 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 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 252 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Coert E. Chief Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Candy is the best" January 17, 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 Response from RIB Software January 18, 2019 Dear Coert, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experiences online. It means a lot to us here at CCS and we are proud to have been by your side for the last 15 years. I know our Candy development & support teams will be happy to hear that their hard work is appreciated and that they in turn are there for you. We look forward to seeing you at the next CCS Candy User Seminar in your region. Have a super day. KK Karl K. Tender Department Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CCS is the best Construction Software Tool in the World" October 9, 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) Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) I attended training in the software and it became immediately apparrent how powerful a tool the Candy system was. we have been using CCS since 2006 Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Karl, Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We truly appreciate your kind words about our customer support, software reliability, accuracy, and reporting capabilities. It is especially rewarding to hear that RIB Candy has supported your work successfully since 2006. Long-standing relationships like yours mean a great deal to us, and we are proud to have earned your trust over the years. We continuously work to enhance system performance and user experience, and insights like yours help guide our ongoing improvements and future updates. Thank you again for your loyalty and for recognising the dedication of our team. We look forward to continuing to support your projects with RIB Candy for many years to come. MT Matthew T. estimator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "not great but not terrible. " April 1, 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 Response from RIB Software July 6, 2026 Hello Matthew, Thank you for the candid and detailed review, Matthew! We're glad the price code system, speed, and lean resource usage have worked in your favour, those are qualities we work hard to maintain. We also appreciate your detailed feedback. Some of the functionality you mentioned is already available, such as linking to an Excel Bill for easier client schedule management, with guidance available on our Support Portal. Regarding Multi-User Mode, the additional controls and restrictions are designed to allow multiple estimators to work on the same job while maintaining data integrity and preventing conflicts. Your comments are invaluable as we continue to refine the user experience, and if you'd like to explore these features further, our Support team would be happy to assist. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with RIB Candy. MM Morali M. Business Dev Directoe Construction Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "New User Review" June 23, 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 Response from RIB Software July 3, 2026 Hello Morali, Thank you for such an insightful and optimistic first impression, Morali! It's exciting to hear how the potential of RIB Candy, spanning estimation, cost control, and earned value resonated with you during the seminar. You're right that the initial learning curve and coordination with our team requires investment, but many of our most proficient users say the same: that early effort pays dividends throughout every project lifecycle. We share your enthusiasm about what the software can do for specialist contractors, and we look forward to supporting you as you explore it further. Welcome to the RIB Candy! FAA Faseen Ameer A. Senior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Feature-Rich Software That Needs a User Experience and Workflow Refresh" October 1, 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. Switched from [Benchmark Estimating Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/72688/Benchmark-Estimating-Software/) We switched due to the features and Tools available in Candy Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Fassem, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback on RIB Candy. We are pleased to hear that our Estimation module and customer support have met your expectations, and that RIB Candy continues to support your workflow from pre-tender to post-tender project control. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and our users' experience, your feedback has been passed on to the concerned team for review. If you encounter any issues or have further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most from RIB Candy. AM Amr M. Estimating Engineer administrator Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "“Great support and efficient tool, but room for stability improvement”" August 26, 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 Switched from [PlanSwift](https://www.capterra.com/p/70808/PlanSwift/) Candy is easier for our empolyee and in better support Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Amr, Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB Candy. We are delighted to hear that you find the software user-friendly, reliable, and that our support team has met your expectations. We also appreciate your feedback regarding occasional crashes and the user interface. This has been shared with our product team as we continuously work to enhance performance and usability in future updates. If you encounter any issues or have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the best experience with RIB Candy. CW Chamil W. Road and Infrastructure Construction Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "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 " March 31, 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 Switched from [PlanSwift](https://www.capterra.com/p/70808/PlanSwift/) Candy more suiter than PlanSwift, because Candy easy handle with more details Review Source Response from RIB Software May 18, 2026 Hello Chamil, We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that Candy helps streamline estimating, tendering, and resource planning once your data is in place. Your comments on data entry and editing are noted, and we are continuously improving usability in these areas. Regards, RIB Team PN Peter N. Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Happy QS is Using CCS" April 1, 2026 5.0 I am happy because all my projects are saved in one software, and I get to manage them so easily and keep the records Pros How it can easily manage multiple projects is amazing, and I also get to almost everything on it. For example, I can do the Program and manage projects. Cons The fact that you cannot reverse when you make a mistake is really not good because mistakes always happen. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 4, 2026 Hello Peter, We appreciate your review and are glad that Candy is making it easier for you to manage multiple projects and maintain organized records in one system. Thank you as well for highlighting the need for an undo function, your feedback is important and helps guide future enhancements. Regards, RIB TEAM JH Jonathan H. Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "How CCS Candy can improve profitability of Small to Medium Construction Companies in South Africa." March 31, 2026 5.0 So far RIB CCS Candy has improved the company profitability and improved our accuracy in terms of prices and quantity take off. This has really made a difference in the retention of tenders. Pros It makes my pricing simple, cheap and faster. The fact that I can copy prices from previous jobs make it easy even for comparison. I can manage subcontractors, material and even update my schedule and link them for ease of managing my projects. Cons The fact that it has not integrated AI into the pricing or quantity take off leaves RIB Candy behind other construction software. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 18, 2026 Hello Jonathan, Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to know that Candy is supporting more accurate pricing, better tender outcomes, and easier project management. We also value your input regarding AI integration and appreciate you highlighting this as an area for future development. Regards, RIB Team MJC Marc Jesus C. Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Fantastic and Great" June 23, 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 Response from RIB Software July 2, 2026 Hello Marc, Thank you for your thoughtful review, Marc! It's great to hear that the subcontractor adjudication feature has been such a standout for your work as a QS and estimator, we designed it with professionals like you in mind. We completely understand how frustrating the lack of undo functionality and multi-cell copy-paste can be in day-to-day workflows, and we appreciate you flagging these. Rest assured, your feedback reaches the right people. Most importantly, hearing that RIB Candy has been a time-saver during the pretender stage makes it all worthwhile. Thank you for being part of our community! GC Gerhard C. Construction Cost consultant Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Time saving Candy." September 3, 2025 5.0 It revolutionized my work, allowing me to measure and capture the information on the same platform without files full of printed plans and measuring paper. Candy also halved the time it takes me to do the same work, simply because I do not have to copy handwritten work into some software program. Pros I consider Candy to be great value for money. It enabled me to go paperless to a large extent. The integration with QTO is exceptional to me since it can handle both PDF and DWG files, making measurements easy and precise. Cons The program lacks Windows shortcuts like Ctr+C etc. which makes it time consuming to perform basic task like copy and paste. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Candy was suggested to me by a friend and he demonstrated it to me, showing me the advantages of Candy over Excel. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Gerhard, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day. ND Nico D. Operations Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Never undo." October 1, 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 Response from RIB Software April 6, 2026 Dear Nico, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience. We appreciate your positive feedback. We are always enhancing RIB Candy and your insights guide us in delivering updates that make the software even better. Thank you for your continued trust. Wishing you a great day. YW Yvette W. Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The app that gave me less stress " October 8, 2025 4.0 It is fantastic. the implementation of this tool has made several facets of my job easier and i am very excited to keep using it in the future Pros Candy is a useful tool that makes the management and tracking of progress a far more simple process. The use of this resource has proved invaluable to our organization. The ability to manage drawings effectively is another big plus regarding the software. It has allowed us to work collaboratively with engineers, architects and the like. With the built in auto save function, i know that my work is always safe in case of any accidental errors. and lastly, i cannot express how grateful i am for the constant support from RIB, whenever i need assistance, they are eager to help and very knowledgeable about the product itself. Cons Candy currently does not work well with one drive and we've experienced issues where the current working file was saved through a one drive path, but then the next time i wish to use that file, it is then an issue with how it is saved. I generally have no issues when saving to my C drive, however, my company protocol is to work off of onedrive and this causes some additional (unnecessary) work for me. Admittedly the monthly price tag does put off getting an additional license to allow more employees to use this software and if RIB could look at exploring more flexible package options that could suit certain use case, i feel the user base could only increase Review Source Response from RIB Software June 12, 2026 Hello Yvette, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are pleased to hear that Candy has made several aspects of your work easier, particularly in progress tracking, drawing management, and enabling effective collaboration with engineers and architects. It’s also great to know that the auto-save functionality and our support team have added value to your day-to-day use. We appreciate your comments regarding OneDrive compatibility and the challenges this creates within your company’s workflow and are actively working on a work-around. Your feedback on licensing and pricing flexibility is also noted, and we understand the importance of offering options that better suit different organisational needs. Thank you again for your support and for using RIB Candy. Regards, RIB Team CS Craig S. Civils Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Civils Manager" March 31, 2026 5.0 Have been a user for many years and find it a great product. Would love to see the full Build Smart suite available in NZ Pros Tried and tested, cost effective, secure construction management software that serves to effectively create, manage and share estimating documents. Allows transparency amongst users and accurate take offs of quantities from drawings. All this with reat customer service. Cons Occassionaly updates add a level of frustration when change is introduced. Not seamless operation with One Drive. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 5, 2026 Hello Craig, We appreciate your continued use of Candy over the years and are glad to hear it remains a trusted and cost-effective solution for estimating and construction management. Thank you also for highlighting areas such as update changes and OneDrive integration challenges, we are actively working on a work-around and will keep you updated once these are ready for the roll-out. Your feedback helps us improve usability and system compatibility. Regards, RIB Team ASS Abubacker Siddique S. MEP Estimation Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reliable Estimation Tool for Construction / MEP Industry" September 17, 2025 5.0 Candy has completely transformed the way I manage estimation. From accuracy to efficiency, it has taken away the stress of errors and given me full control over costs, resources, comparisons, and project collaboration. It has directly helped me win more projects without post-award issues. Except for the security aspect, I find the software extremely reliable and indispensable for MEP estimation. Pros Since I started using Candy for MEP estimation, the entire way I handle tenders has improved. I’m able to respond to more RFQs, pricing errors are completely eliminated, and the review process during negotiation stages is much more effective. BOQ preparation has become error-free, unit rates are accurate, and labour/manhour allocation for each task is clearly identifiable and adjustable. The quote comparison feature is extremely efficient, and the wide variety of reporting modules makes managing estimates far easier. Overall, the software gave me a real breakthrough in my workflow—I’ve been able to secure a higher volume of projects with confidence that no quantities, BOQ valuations, or material/labour rates are missed. Customer support during implementation and day-to-day use of the software has been excellent. Candy QTO Software is well designed for reviewing drawings and designs, making quantity take-off and tracking much easier. Cons The main concern I have i, If a colleague resigns and moves to a competitor, it’s very easy to export the master file with all the resource lists and custom worksheets. Since I’ve invested a lot of effort building simple resources and complex worksheets with formulas tailored to specific tasks, there should be more restrictions or security layers to protect this data. With Regards to "Value for Money" i am neutral. Review Source Response from RIB Software June 12, 2026 Hello Abubacker, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your strong endorsement of RIB Candy. We are very pleased to hear that Candy has significantly improved your estimation process, from accuracy and efficiency to cost control, reporting, and collaboration. It’s especially encouraging to know that it has helped you reduce errors, respond to more RFQs, and ultimately support you in winning more projects with greater confidence. We also appreciate your positive comments on BOQ preparation, quote comparison, reporting capabilities, and your experience during implementation and ongoing support. We take note of your concern regarding data security and exportability of sensitive project and resource information. Protecting customer data and ensuring appropriate access controls remains a key priority, and feedback like yours is important in guiding further enhancements in this area. Thank you again for your valuable input and for using RIB Candy as part of your workflow. HL HJ L. Quantitie Surveyor Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Room for improvement " October 8, 2025 5.0 There is some isues but it is a great software. Giving large amount of data and detail. It is not the most user friendly as you can not undo but the auto save funtion helps. Pros All the information is ons one file. It is easy to share and access. Detailed breakdown on resource. Cons If the BOQ is very big you cant get a tracer on the resource. Linking the budget forecast with the bill and program when something changes you have to relink everything. Sub contractor certificates you have to export the BOQ manually to the excel sheet. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 10, 2025 Dear HJ, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience. We appreciate your positive feedback and your suggestions for improvement. One of our consultants has been working on a solution for the Main Contractor Certificate, and you are welcome to contact Marnus at Marnus.jansevanrensburg@rib-software.com for further assistance. Our local team is always happy to support you, so please feel free to reach out anytime. MM Mncedisi M. Senior Estimator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RIB Candy - Estimating made simple" September 17, 2025 5.0 It is easy to learn and very user friendly. It has made preparing and reviewing of estimates much easier compared to using the traditional Excel. Pros Quantity takeoff which can is linked to the BOQ. This is helpful especially when there are changes to drawings and design during tender stage. Project collaboration is easy in the sense that handing over the estimate to the project team is seamless. Great customer support - they are always ready to help and more importantly they have solutions for most if not all issues which we raise. Cons It would be helpful if Candy can be opened in more than one window. This would facilitate and ease comparison between 2 different jobs without having to make one a master. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Mncedisi, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with RIB Candy. We are delighted to hear that our software has made preparing and reviewing estimates easier, and that features like quantity takeoff, BOQ linkage, and project collaboration have supported your workflow. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and our users' experience, your feedback has been passed on to the concerned team for review. If you have any additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. AM Alexandre M. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review no. 1" August 19, 2025 4.0 All-in-One Functionality Users praise Candy for its integration of cost estimation, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting functionalities. For example: Estimating Capabilities Importing detailed BOQ (Bill of Quantities) from Excel, plus features like production coding, task packaging, and resourcing libraries, support robust estimating workflows. Handy tools like macros, multiple tender versions, and interactive filtering enhance productivity. Customizable interface and report options boost usability. Supportive Customer Service The support team receives consistent positive feedback for responsiveness. Pros I can summarize that different types of professionals (estimators, project managers, surveyors, etc.) tend to like Candy more, since their experiences are incredible. Cons I can suggest some practical solutions for the missing undo function that we estimators and planners often use in Candy. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Alexandre, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed experience with RIB Candy. We are delighted to hear that our software continues to meet the needs of professionals across estimating, project management, and surveying, and that our integration of estimating, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting functionalities adds value to your workflow. We are always looking for ways to improve our services and our users' experience, your feedback has been passed on to the concerned team for review. If you encounter any issues or have further concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most from RIB Candy. DJ Denzil J. Contract Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Number 1 for Building Construction in SA." October 1, 2025 5.0 Extremely Positive and and I use it everyday. Our company uses Candy and all the feedback that I have received from people that have used it is overwhelm positive too, this goes for our Site Managers, Contract Managers and Quantity Surveyors. Pros The Planning software for me, is arguably the best planning software for Construction / Building in South Africa. The Estimating tool is used widely in our company and also a brilliant tool. Cons The Interface needs refreshing or updating. The undo functionality is something that could be brought in. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Denzil, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on RIB Candy. We are thrilled to hear that you find our planning and estimating tools valuable and that the overall experience has been extremely positive for you and your team. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our team for review, as we continuously strive to improve the user experience. If you have any additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. MC Magdalena C. Site Quantity Surveyor Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Solid Tool, Good Support" March 31, 2026 3.0 Overall, I had a good experience with RIB Candy. It definitely made my job easier and helped me stay on top of measurements and costs. Would recommend to other QS guys on site. Pros Really liked how easy it was to use day to day. It made measuring and keeping track of everything much simpler. The support team was quick to help out when I had questions. Cons Sometimes it lagged a bit when things got busy, especially on the busiest days. A few features took a while to get used to, and I think some tools could be more intuitive. The reporting options are decent, but they could be a bit more customizable to suit different projects Review Source Response from RIB Software June 12, 2026 Hello Magdalena, We appreciate your review and are glad to hear that Candy has simplified measuring, cost tracking, and overall site-based QS work. It’s great to know our support team could assist when needed. Thank you also for highlighting performance, learning curve, and reporting customization, your feedback helps guide ongoing enhancements. Regards, RIB Team SE Sara E. Estimation deputy director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best estimating software " October 2, 2025 5.0 In my opinion, CCS Candy is a professional construction estimating and project control software, and it is much better than manual Excel pricing. The support team is always ready to help and open to any remarks or suggestions for improvement, which they often implement in new versions. Pros Strong organization, secure system all your Data treated as confidential, reliable task tracking, and excellent customer support Cons Honestly, nothing to dislike—RIB Candy meets expectations in every aspect of use compared to other tools. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 10, 2025 Dear Sara, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day. EG ERIK G. MD Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Candy user for 20+ years." September 3, 2025 5.0 We are very happy with Candy however we probably only use a very small part of the functionality of what it's capable of. Pros It seamlessly integrates with our other managements systems. We been able to set it up for our unique business requirements Cons Not everyone uses it, it's not the industry standard yet so you still have to convert programmes to other formats and then you loose some of the functionality. The training its getting very expensive for an online course. Review Source Response from RIB Software April 6, 2026 Hello Erik, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. We assure you of our continued support. Have a super day. PP Pavishi P. Estimator Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review on estimation" June 23, 2026 4.0 Average experience due to starting issues. But excellent support from the RIB Candy team. The software can be better with all the updates. Pros Once a master is created the rest of the project gets easier. And its also we are able to know how each item is priced fir each item. Multiuser option is also good but it gets slow. Cons Cannot get profit and overhead separately as an option. Cannot get rate in report with round to 0 or -1. Sometimes cannot get the exact format of the BOQ. Cannot open more than one project at once in candy. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 6, 2026 Hello Pavishi, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, Pavishi! We're glad to hear that once the master is set up, the workflow becomes smoother, that's exactly the kind of efficiency RIB Candy is built to deliver. It's especially wonderful to hear that our support team made a positive difference during the early stages. We're committed to making the software experience even better with every update, and reviews like yours help us get there. Thank you again! RDJ Rio Dee J. Tendering Officer Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "User-friendly and Efficient Project Management Tool" June 23, 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 Response from RIB Software July 3, 2026 Hello Rio, Thank you for your kind words, Rio! We genuinely smiled reading your review if only you'd discovered Candy sooner, right? But the good news is you're here now, and there's so much to look forward to as you grow more familiar with the system. It's great to hear that the interface felt user-friendly and that our support team has been helpful. Every expert was once a beginner, and we're excited to be part of your journey with RIB Candy. Don't hesitate to reach out whenever you need a hand, we're always happy to help! SN Sansiri N. Deputy Estimating Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Deputy Estimating Manager" August 22, 2025 4.0 Pros Not take so-much effort to learn and be a skillful with program, and yet so much deeper to be a master on this software. Cons Manual is scattering, in my opinion, it is better to compile sequence chapter to ease new beginner to follow and understand path of learning. Review Source Response from RIB Software December 15, 2025 Dear Sansiri, Thank you for taking the time to share your RIB Candy experience with us. It's much appreciated and very important to us and your fellow Users. Your feedback has been noted and shared with our team for review, as we continuously strive to improve the user experience. If you have any questions, issues, or additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local support team. We are always happy to assist and ensure you get the most out of RIB Candy. Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.