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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 16th, 2026 # Reviews of RIB SpecLink Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews LL Leo L Project ArchitectArchitecture & Planning, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is clear and organized and allows you to edit custom spec's as well as load preloaded specs from your company library or previous project.“ April 13, 2026 LL Leo L Project ArchitectArchitecture & Planning, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the connected target links are too locked down and difficult to override; not the most user friendly when you simply want to turn off or eliminate a line of text that has such links.“ April 13, 2026 BW Brandon W Project ManagerArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Team Collaboration is a great feature and using the comments function allows you to track the comments or questions with ease.“ April 1, 2026 MS Michael S DirectorConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Missing search and replace; inability to import sections into multiple projects; printing of individual sections with their table of contents; unable to print the entire spec along with the table of contents so that pdf can be easily used; Tables can be very difficult to insert and utilize; etc“ June 25, 2025 JE Joel E Studio DirectorArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Speclink has increased our efficiency at producing detailed, and informed specs that contractors can use with little RFIs.“ April 1, 2026 LK Laura K Project Team CoordinatorMechanical or Industrial Engineering, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The header/footer function is a big downgrade from how it was in Speclink-E. Lately there are bugs with the software missing edits, missing choices, causing errors and typos that are not user-error.“ June 24, 2025 RJ Russell J ArchitectArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The ability to edit with customized prompts and recommendations highlighted making it easy to skip over unneeded paragraphs. “ April 1, 2026 PP Philip P Senior ArchitectArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I need to check ALL the manufacturers data on the web, as I have found a number of the product model names/numbers listed in SpecLink aren't current with manufacturer's website information. “ June 6, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 118 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use VR Verified Reviewer Associate Principal Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "RZ SpecLink Review" August 9, 2024 4.0 It is certainly an upgrade over the traditional word documents Pros Cloud-based, auto-updates and less editing Cons Not the most user friendly and time-consuming Switched from [Microsoft 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/227157/Microsoft-365/) To make sure the codes are updated. To save time updating headers/footers. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Thank you for sharing your feedback on RIB SpecLink! We're glad to hear that you find it to be a significant upgrade over traditional Word documents. The cloud-based functionality and auto-updates are designed to save you time and effort, so it's great to see those features are making a difference for you. We appreciate your input on the user experience. While SpecLink offers powerful tools for ensuring codes are up-to-date and minimizing manual editing, we understand that the learning curve can be challenging. We're constantly working to improve the user interface and overall usability, so your feedback is invaluable in guiding these enhancements. Thank you for choosing RIB SpecLink to help streamline your specification process. If there's anything specific you'd like to see improved or if you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to help you get the most out of the software! PF Perry F. Project Designer Design Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Product" June 24, 2025 4.0 I am satisfied with the software. I wish there were training videos for identifying what should be linked and how when writing new template specifications. Also, a training video that explains where all the specification details and assemblies originate and how they are connected to the product. Pros I am delighted with the concept of exclusion and inclusion in specification writing. It makes the process very adaptable to other similar projects. Cons When I use typical symbols such as "&," the software is confused and substitutes words that don't make sense. Switched from [Deltek Ajera](https://www.capterra.com/p/82750/Deltek-Ajera/) Deltek was clunky and had just transitioned from the Microsoft Word Master Spec platform. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Perry, for your thoughtful feedback—we’re glad to hear you’re finding value in SpecLink’s inclusion/exclusion model and its adaptability across projects. Your suggestions for more in-depth training content on linking, spec origins, and assembly connections are insightful and appreciated—we’ve passed them along to our training team. In the meantime, we recommend joining one of our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars, which cover best practices and offer live Q&A. We’ve also noted the issue with symbol substitution and shared it with our technical team for review. To view our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink DR Dan R. Engineer Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "DR SpecLink Review" April 1, 2026 3.0 Overall good experience. Most of the features are simple and easy to understand and use. Easy to set up project documentation using SpecLink. Pros Most features fairly closely mimic MSWord which makes it simple to use. Easy to remove sections and paragraphs from specs/documents. Cons Editor notes are difficult to recognize. Not intuitive to be able to copy and paste Word content into SpecLink documents. Printing documents could be more user friendly. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Dan, thank you for your candid feedback and for sharing your overall experience with SpecLink—we’re glad to hear the familiar, Word-like functionality and ease of editing sections have made it approachable and practical for your workflow. We also appreciate your honest input around ease of use, copy/paste limitations, and printing improvements, as these are important areas we continue to enhance. Your feedback on editor notes and overall usability is especially valuable as we work to make the interface more intuitive. Our support team is always available to help with best practices and solutions to improve these areas. JG Jill G. Senior Specifier, Owner Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Longtime loyal subscriber" April 1, 2026 5.0 I've really enjoyed using Speclink and highly recommend it. As an independent specifier, I've been asked to work in other programs from time to time based on a client's preferences, and those have only made me appreciate Speclink more. I also like that RIB will listen to feedback and are constantly working to make the program better. Pros I have been using Speclink for the past 10 years and find it easy to use and easy to modify to meet my company's needs. I appreciate the appropriately restrained level of detail in the content making it more user-friendly, the linking between parts and sections which reduces conflicts and ensures a higher level of coordination throughout our documents and formatting and printing features which greatly reduce time. It truly makes the documentation process more efficient, which allows us to spend our time on the things that matter - sharing our knowledge and contributing to a project's success. Cons I wish I could search the whole database for a specific product I've used before, that isn't in my master, but I want to find again. I also wish I could export directly into my project folder, rather than a download folder. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Jill, thank you for your thoughtful and loyal feedback. We’re honored to have supported your work over the past 10 years and are glad to hear how SpecLink’s ease of use, coordinated linking, and efficient formatting continue to deliver value. It’s especially rewarding to know the platform helps streamline your documentation process and supports your independent specification work. We also appreciate your suggestions around enhanced search capabilities and export flexibility, as these are valuable insights for ongoing improvements. Our support team is always here to help explore solutions and ensure you continue getting the most from SpecLink. aP aaron P. architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easiest way to write specs." April 2, 2026 5.0 Fantastic. The platform has helped improve my spec writing and coordination. The master features are excellent tools. Pros Really easy to use overall. The built-in references and content are super helpful, and it’s quick to put sections together without much effort. It also makes it easier to coordinate across different disciplines, which is a big plus. The included products and manufacturers are great too—even if they don’t always fit every project perfectly, they’re a solid starting point and definitely better than starting from scratch. Cons Glitches with table of contents section; Content is somewhat limited for specialty systems/products. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Hi Aaron, thank you for your detailed and thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear how SpecLink has improved your spec writing and coordination, and that the built-in references, content, and discipline coordination features are delivering real value. It’s great to know the platform helps you efficiently assemble specifications and provides a strong starting point with included content. We also appreciate your input regarding occasional table of contents glitches and specialty content limitations, as this feedback helps guide ongoing improvements. Our support team is always here to assist and share solutions or updates in these areas. LK Lan K. Senior Associate Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Nice spec writing software " April 1, 2026 4.0 Good specification program, could be better. Haven't tried the Revit coordination yet. That could be a game changer. Pros Complete specification sections and relatively easy to use, if you know the materials being used. I'd say not for someone that doesn't know the products. Cons Inconsistency between sections, such as spelling, grammar, and formatting. Weirdness as never printing the end of section Odd Page for the last section in a project print. Allowing the manufacturer to put their name in the section title. Big issue with that. Issue with updates not finishing, shows multiple pending but unable to complete. The updates can be extremely tedious for existing Office Templates. You have to transfer any changes to a new file or view each line item change to make sure it doesn't write over something included in the Template section. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Hi Lan, thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing the strength of SpecLink in providing complete, easy-to-use specification content for those familiar with the materials. We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback on the learning curve, manufacturer naming preferences, and update process challenges—these insights are valuable as we continue enhancing usability and workflow efficiency. It’s great to hear you’re exploring additional capabilities like Revit coordination, and our support team is always available to help you get the most out of those features. We truly value your input and partnership. RB Richard B. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Breckenridge Group Architects" April 1, 2026 4.0 Not having used a similar product before, it took a while to learn the nuances. Accessing the 'help' videos and notes has been extremely valuable and when issues arose that couldn't be resolved easily the support staff has been very accommodating and timely. Pros I like the ability to review questions and options, comparing them against a defined direction, as well as the links to manufacturers' information, when necessary. Cons Moving back and forth between sections can be tedious - it's not possible to leave one section open to compare something against another section without the first one closing. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Richard, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for sharing your experience as a new user. We’re glad to hear the help resources and support team have been valuable and responsive in getting you up to speed. It’s great to know you’re finding value in reviewing options, comparing decisions, and accessing manufacturer information within SpecLink. We also appreciate your input on navigating between sections, as that insight helps us continue improving usability and workflow efficiency. Our support team is always here to help with tips to streamline navigation and enhance your experience. KT Katrina T. Controller - Construction Administration Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Efficient, Useful Tool for Specifications! " April 1, 2026 5.0 Overall, our company utilizes RIB SpecLink almost daily and it has become a very useful tool in our office. We would definitely recommend to others in our industry! Pros Our company appreciates the wide variety of spec sections readily available, the constant updates to reference standards, manufacturers, etc., and the use friendly interface. Cons There is a learning curve for new users, but most catch on quickly. Sometimes the software doesn't save for some reason. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Katrina, thank you for your feedback and for sharing how SpecLink has become a valuable, everyday tool for your team—we’re glad to hear the wide range of content, regular updates, and user-friendly interface are supporting your workflow. It’s great to know you would recommend the platform to others in your industry. We also appreciate your candid input on the learning curve for new users and occasional save issues, as those insights are important for continued improvements. Our support team is always here to assist with onboarding tips and to help ensure a smooth, reliable experience. MT Megan T. Spec writer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pretty good" April 1, 2026 4.0 Mostly positive when using the product, however, there are a few too many glitches and time when the software slows down or won't print. Getting intelligent, meaningful help is impossible. Pros Increased workload production and project management. Ease of uploading and changing specifications. Cons Lack of help, efficient training, and easy answers to questions. Past experiences have taught me that Speclink help doesn't know the product. Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Megan, thank you for your honest feedback and for highlighting how SpecLink supports increased production and easier specification management. We’re glad those capabilities are delivering value for your team. We also take your concerns around glitches, printing issues, and the difficulty accessing timely, knowledgeable support very seriously, as these are critical to your overall experience. Your input on training and support responsiveness is especially important and helps guide where we continue to improve. Our team would welcome the opportunity to work with you directly to address these challenges and improve your experience moving forward. RN Rick N. Senior Project Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It Makes Spec Writing 'Fun'." April 1, 2026 5.0 Very good. I am very impressed with the program overall, and I recommend other AEC profossionals to give it a serious look if they are looking for Specification Writing software. Pros The ease of use. If you are paying attention, even the most inexperienced person can start writing a specification. I also like the 'road map' you get when you start a Section and it promts you to items you should have in the spec (green), and the items to consider (yellow). Cons Occasionally it is hard to add Manufacturers to a Division. I also detest the 'blanks' that show up when you print or save. I know that's on me, but is it possible to have those empty spaces change color (like Red) so it is even easer to spot them? Review Source Response from RIB Software May 11, 2026 Rick, thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for highlighting how the roadmap guidance and structured prompts make it easier for users of all experience levels to build specifications. We’re glad these features are making a positive impact. It’s great to hear you’ve had such a strong overall experience and would recommend SpecLink to others. We also appreciate your insights regarding manufacturer organization and the “blanks” appearing in printed outputs, as this helps us continue refining clarity and usability. Our support team is always here to help with best practices and solutions to improve your workflow. NM Nicholas M. Specification Writer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great platform with greater potential" May 27, 2025 4.0 Overall, I think speclink has provided a simple workflow, and good time-saving features that have sreamlined our spec writing process. There are always more features and customizations that I think could help the platform, so I appreciate the way the development and support team is available and receptive to users' input. Pros I really appreciate the potential for automation and streamlining tasks. Many tasks are accomplished much more easily than the old-fashioned way already, and I know that the development team is actively working on improvements large and small. Cons I wish there was more robust and granular control for customization of features within the actual workflow. Many features seem like they could be small but have a large impact on the process of producing documents on the platform. Alternatives considered [Deltek Specpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225630/Construction-Specification-Solutions/) Reason for choosing RIB SpecLink SpecPoint is very difficult to use compared to SpecLink, and SpecLink had a reputation for excellent support and ongoing development. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Masterspec was forcing users onto their sub-par cloud platform and speclink seemed like the better fit for our firm. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Nicholas, for sharing your thoughtful feedback and for recognizing the time-saving benefits SpecLink brings to your workflow. We appreciate your acknowledgement of our development and support teams’ commitment to continuous improvement. Your desire for more granular customization options is valuable, and we’ll be sure to pass this along to help guide future enhancements. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to discuss specific customization needs or any other support. AC Andy C. Sr Project Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "SpecLink Review from Architecture Inc." May 27, 2025 5.0 Overall, the experience after 8 months of use is very positive. The time savings are starting to be realized over multiple projects. Pros Key positives are: 1. Smart linking of paragraphs and articles with sections. 2. Ease of updating headers and footers for all sections. 3. Speed of printing to PDF when ready to issue the specs. Plus, the customer support team is super responsive. Cons There are a few items: 1. Occasional issues with importing Word documents. 2. Occasional lags in the response time when activating or deactivating paragraphs. Alternatives considered [Deltek ArchiSnapper](https://www.capterra.com/p/146596/ArchiSnapper/) Reason for choosing RIB SpecLink Better approach to spec system and longevity of the product. Switched from [Microsoft Word](https://www.capterra.com/p/227146/Microsoft-Word/) Ending development of the old word specs by MasterSpec. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Andy, for your positive review and for sharing your experience after using SpecLink! We're thrilled to hear that you're starting to see significant time savings across projects and that features like smart linking and ease of PDF generation are adding value. We also appreciate your kind words about our customer support team. Your feedback on Word document imports and occasional response lags is very helpful, and we’ll pass it along to our team as we work on continuous improvements. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need further assistance! BH Bruce H. Senior Mechanical Engineer Industrial Buildings and Facilities Design Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great start and potential for new projects" June 24, 2025 4.0 I have been able to go through the SpecLink from a training aspect but have not yet been able to implement it in a project due to limited accessibility. I am looking forward to having a one stop spot for accessing up to date specs rather than searching through our folders for older specs that are not fully updated (codes and standards). Still working though it. Pros Availability of up-to-date specs that can be coordinated with all disciplines. Edits that can be undone if the specs are used for other projects when some aspects not applicable to one project are applicable on another. We typically do a lot of copy/paste between similar projects and this can be invaluable. Cons I am not sure if it is a permissions issues but some specifications are not accessible for use with a project. Additionally, if you are working in more specialized projects, not all applicable specifications are available. For example, specification that cover piping for particular gas systems (hydrogen). Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Bruce, for sharing your experience and insights. We’re excited that you’re exploring SpecLink’s training and look forward to helping you fully implement it for streamlined access to up-to-date, coordinated specs. We appreciate your feedback about accessibility and the availability of specialized specifications like those for hydrogen piping, and we’ve passed this along to our product and support teams for review. Meanwhile, if you haven’t yet, we encourage you and your colleagues to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to help navigate permissions and make the most of available content. To access our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink RT Rebecca T. Office Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Beneficial product" June 24, 2025 5.0 Overall, I like the ease of use with SpecLink. With each new release, it gets better and continues to meet the needs of our Firm. Pros I love the Global Terms for quick edits and revisions rather than searching through multiple documents to make changes. It helps keep different sections referencing the same information from have accidental conflicts. Cons I want spell check to be on by default. Occasionally, SpecLink hangs up or something glitches, but the tech support is incredibly responsive and helpful. Switched from [Deltek Specpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225630/Construction-Specification-Solutions/) We liked the Global Terms, the consistent updates of products and reference standards, and the ability to create new projects from active projects. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Rebecca, for your positive feedback and continued support. We’re happy to hear that SpecLink’s ease of use and Global Terms are helping streamline your firm’s spec-writing process. We appreciate your suggestion about enabling spell check by default and have shared it with our product team for consideration. If you haven’t yet, we invite you and your colleagues to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to explore tips that can help optimize your experience: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink DK David K. QA-QC Manager - Sr Specifier Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Speclink- The best project documentation tool available" August 7, 2024 5.0 I've been using SpecLink for over 3 years. With almost 100 projects specified in SpecLink, we've proven its worth with increased project coordination, fewer change orders, and reduced production time. I would highly recommend SpecLink to any Architect or engineering firm. Pros Speclink eases the burden of mundane specification tasks. The automated updates and cross-specification formatting tools speed the finalization of the project manual and allow for a better product. Also, the depth and breadth of technical specification content (without being overly wordy) provides the ability for Clear, Correct, Concise, and Complete contract documents. Cons Speclink can improve the final assembly even further by integrating non text style document organization and greater assembly and change management options. Alternatives considered [Deltek Specpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225630/Construction-Specification-Solutions/)[VisiSpecs](https://www.capterra.com/p/195874/VisiSpecs/) Reason for choosing RIB SpecLink Better product and faster production. Nothing else matches the concise-ness and ease of production. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience with RIB SpecLink! We’re thrilled that after over three years and nearly 100 projects, SpecLink has proven valuable by enhancing project coordination, reducing change orders, and speeding up production. Your positive feedback on SpecLink’s ease of use, automation, and robust content is exactly what we aim for. We’re glad it helps you create clear, correct, concise, and complete contract documents. We also appreciate your constructive feedback on final assembly and change management options. Your suggestions will be invaluable as we continue to improve SpecLink. Thank you for recommending SpecLink to your peers. We’re committed to providing the best tools for your success. If you have more suggestions or need assistance, we’re here to help! Best regards, The RIB SpecLink Team JG Josh G. Architectural Specifier Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software For Spec Writing" June 24, 2025 4.0 Overall it is a really great product with some excellent features. I have been writing specifications for just three years and have really come to appreciate your product and all of the features it offers. Pros It's a great baseline to start with for a variety of projects and products. I like the fact that all of the testing and standards are updated regularly, saving me hours of research time. Cons I find it sometimes difficult to customize spec sections to our needs. It would also be helpful to have more notes for each section, describing the real-world applications of different product selections. The specification strategies on some sections are cumbersome and difficult to navigate, i.e. they really don't help much. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Josh, for your thoughtful review and kind words—we’re thrilled to hear how SpecLink has supported your spec-writing journey and helped save you valuable time with regularly updated standards. Your feedback around customization and the usefulness of spec strategies is incredibly valuable, and we’ve shared it with our product team for consideration. We’re always looking to make the platform more intuitive and insightful. In the meantime, we invite you to join one of our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars, where you can learn tips for customizing content and maximizing the value of spec strategies—feel free to share with any colleagues, too! To view our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink HB Helen B. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I'm a fan!" June 24, 2025 5.0 Positive. As one of the company's spec writers and trainer for other architects in the firm I work in this software almost everyday. I still find more to learn all the time. Pros Ease of use. Saves time. Constant updates. Great training resources at your fingertips. Responsive technical support. I like the monthly SpecTalks. Cons Slow data base sometimes. Not all the products we use in Texas are in there. The products seem to be mostly geared toward New England. Global Terms is "glitchy" Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Helen, for your positive and detailed feedback. We’re thrilled to hear SpecLink is a valuable tool for you both as a spec writer and trainer, and that you appreciate the ease of use, ongoing updates, and training resources like SpecTalks. We recognize your concerns about database speed, regional product availability, and Global Terms functionality, and we’ve shared these with our product team to help prioritize improvements. Meanwhile, we encourage you and your colleagues to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars to deepen your knowledge and get tips to optimize your experience: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink JO James O. Lead Consultant, Fire and Life Safety Engineering Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Toggle on, toggle off" May 27, 2025 5.0 It is excellent. I really like it. The versatility is a wonderful experience and the ease of use makes it a breeze. Pros The ability to simply turn on or turn off content to be printed. No longer do I need to delete and add in different content for different projects, now i simply turn it off or turn it on. Brilliant. Cons Some of the content may be difficult to edit, without sufficient explanation. If something is locked by my management, it would be nice if a note popped up saying "This content locked by \[sensitive content hidden\]" or something Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, James, for your excellent feedback and for highlighting how SpecLink’s toggle feature has simplified your workflow. We’re glad to hear the ease of use and versatility are making your specification process more efficient. Your suggestion about clearer messaging when content is locked is very valuable, and we’ll share it with our team to consider for future updates. Please feel free to reach out if you need any support or have more ideas to share! MS Michael S. Director Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Issues with Speclink" June 25, 2025 4.0 Speclink has worked well for us. It needs to be improved so that we can easily update our company Standard Master Spec and to be able to update all other project specs when global changes are made. Pros Ease of use; cloud based; formatting; codes and standards; multiple users at the same time; consistency of output; etc. Cons Missing search and replace; inability to import sections into multiple projects; printing of individual sections with their table of contents; unable to print the entire spec along with the table of contents so that pdf can be easily used; Tables can be very difficult to insert and utilize; etc Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Michael, for sharing your detailed feedback—it’s great to hear that SpecLink’s cloud-based platform, ease of use, and formatting features are working well for your team. We also appreciate you highlighting areas where you'd like to see improvements, particularly around managing your Standard Master Spec and printing capabilities. Your input has been shared with our product team as we continue to enhance functionality across the platform. In the meantime, we encourage you and your colleagues to join one of our free SpecLink Cloud training sessions to discover helpful tips and workflows that may address some of these challenges: https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink fK frank K. architect, spec writer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SpecLink is a great product (wish it were not so expensive.)" June 24, 2025 5.0 Fantastic! Once getting used to the program idiosyncrasies it is easy to use. So much so that I dread going to a different program should the head of our small firm jump to another less costly program. Pros Tech support is second to none! Always available, very astute in solving issues. There is a bit of an initial learning curve, but once mastered, it is a very easy program on which to write very thorough specifications. Cons Cost. We are a small architectural firm and allocating monies from our overall budget is a point of contention in our projection meetings. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 4, 2025 Thank you, Frank, for your enthusiastic and thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear that once familiar with SpecLink’s features, it becomes a powerful and easy-to-use tool for thorough specifications—and that our tech support has been helpful along the way. We understand budget concerns, especially for smaller firms, and appreciate your loyalty despite cost challenges. If you or your colleagues would like to explore ways to maximize your investment and efficiency, we encourage you to join our free SpecLink Cloud training webinars, which can help you get the most from the software. To view our training resources, please visit https://www.rib-software.com/en/training/rib-speclink BL BarbaraJean L. Director of Interior Design Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "4.5 Stars out of 5" May 28, 2025 5.0 I would give RIB 4.5 stars because of the ease of use and edit capabilities. I want to learn more given the opportunity, even refreshers for standard commands that I may have overlooked. Pros It is a no hassle way of writing specifications, especially ones we use for every project or with clients that have standards. I actually look forward to getting my specifications completed now! Cons I think more training upfront would be a great introduction for younger design staff just getting involved in specs. Also, a refresher on RIB updates would be fantastic. I know there are parts of the software that I still don't use. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Barbara Jean, for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience with SpecLink! We're thrilled to hear that the ease of use and editing features have made specification writing more enjoyable for you. Your feedback about additional training and refresher sessions is incredibly valuable, especially for newer design staff and keeping up with updates. We’re constantly exploring ways to enhance our training resources, and your suggestions will help us ensure users get the most out of SpecLink. If there are specific features you'd like to dive into, feel free to reach out—we're here to support you! LW Leana W. Admin Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Wilson Composites, LLC/ Facade Constructors Review" May 27, 2025 5.0 It's been great, the support team is very accommodating and conveniently available when we need them. Pros Our favorite part of this software is the executive overview, this allows us to see what we are being specified for and what we aren't. Allowing us to dig deeper on how to better adapt and evolve to our ever changing industry. Cons We honestly wish we could see the platform from a spec writer POV, just to see how things look on their end to better market our materials. Review Source Response from RIB Software July 3, 2025 Thank you, Leana, for your kind words and for sharing your positive experience with SpecLink! We're glad to hear that our support team has been responsive and that the executive overview feature is helping you stay informed and adaptable in your industry. Your suggestion to view the platform from a spec writer’s perspective is insightful, and we’ll pass it along to explore ways to enhance transparency and collaboration. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can assist you further! AC Amy C. Senior Project Team Coordinator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good, but still bugs to work out in the cloud-based version" June 27, 2024 3.0 Overall, despite the frustrations noted, it's a decent program. As it stands, I give it a solid 3.5 stars out of five, if I had to be truly fair. Once some of the residual cloud issues are resolved, I would give the program an upgraded star rating of 4 or 4.5 out of 5. Pros I've been using Speclink for over ten years and have been using the cloud-based version for about two years. It was a bit time consuming to get our firm's master specification Sections initially set up in the program, but it's a big time saver once we did. It takes some time to get used to the program but overall fairly easy to figure out. Cons There are issues which we've discussed at length with support which have yet to be fixed. One issue being the fonts will randomly reduce in size throughout documents, and you have to manually go in and fix them. I've asked customer support about fixing this issue myriad times and so far have been offered no fix or follow up. So I'm resigned to just dealing with it. Another issue is the headers and footers are terrible to wrangle with. Even after setting them up multiple times, frequently changes or edits will not "stick". For example, changing a font from all caps to a mix of caps and lower case will take multiple tries. Things like this not being addressed makes the user experience frustrating. Hopefully they will be addressed soon? Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Amy, Thank you for your detailed review of RIB SpecLink. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, especially given your long-standing experience with our platform. We’re pleased to hear that despite challenges, you find SpecLink valuable, particularly for time savings once initial setups are complete. Your positive feedback on ease of use after the learning curve is encouraging. We’re sorry for the frustrations with the cloud version, especially with font size inconsistencies and header/footer issues. We understand how these can disrupt your workflow and are concerned that our support hasn’t yet resolved them. We’re escalating these issues to ensure they get the attention they need. Your feedback is crucial for our improvements, and we’ll keep you updated on the progress. Thank you for your support and patience. If you have more feedback or need assistance, please reach out. KB Kimberly B. Senior Specifications Writer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Specifications Writing - User-Friendly Software" August 7, 2024 4.0 Overall, I have enjoyed Speclink as my preferred software for specifications writing. It has been easy to learn and navigate. I wish that there was more of a "Supporting Documents" feature similar to MasterSpec that provided more editing assistance and information than the Notes feature. I also have had times where it has been slow to load occasionally, but downtime is not excessive. It is definitely the most user-friendly software available that I have used though compared to other specification software options on the market. Pros Ease of use, ability to jump in and learn and find things quickly, user-friendly Cons At times, it can be slow and loading can take a while. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Dear Kimberly, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with RIB SpecLink. We’re thrilled to hear that you find our software user-friendly and easy to learn. It’s wonderful to know that our platform stands out for its ease of use compared to other options on the market. We also appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the “Supporting Documents” feature and the occasional loading times. Your suggestions are invaluable as we strive to enhance our software and make it even more efficient and comprehensive. We’ll certainly take your input into consideration for future updates. Thank you once again for your thoughtful review. If you have any more feedback or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, RIB SpecLink Team HW Hope W. Marketing Manager Building Materials Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "So far so good!" August 7, 2024 4.0 The people who rep us for speclink were great at getting us launched quickly and accurately and they are easy to get a hold of when we need them. Pros I think we have gained more traction with Architects and have been put in more specs. But we still are on our first year though so we will see how it gets the longer we are listed on Specklink. Cons The interface takes some getting used to and I wish we could see whole job plans or specifications when we are specified on a job because our product can be used in a couple of different areas so if we don't know that our product could go somewhere else on a job, we might lose an opportunity. Review Source Response from RIB Software August 27, 2024 Hi Hope, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with RIB SpecLink. We’re thrilled to hear that your launch went smoothly and that our team has been responsive and helpful. It’s great to know that you’re already seeing increased traction with Architects and more specifications for your products. We’re excited to support your growth and look forward to seeing how SpecLink continues to benefit you as time goes on. We appreciate your thoughts on the interface and the need for more visibility into job plans and specifications. Your insights are invaluable, and we’re constantly working to enhance our platform. I’ve shared your feedback with our development team to explore how we can address this and improve your overall experience. Thank you again for your constructive feedback and for choosing RIB SpecLink. If you have any more suggestions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Best regards, RIB SpecLink 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.