Compare BIDBUILDER and RIB - May 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / May 12, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - BIDBUILDER or RIB?

BIDBUILDER is more expensive to implement (TCO) than RIB, and BIDBUILDER is rated higher (92/100) than RIB (82/100). RIB offers users more features (3) than BIDBUILDER (0).

Looking for the right Construction Estimating solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Digital Canal Vs. RIB Software

Digital Canal: At Digital Canal, we make a “straight line” from you to us by cutting out the middleman, just like Dell Computer. At Digital Canal, we deal directly with you, bypassing dealers and their 40% markups. We are located in Iowa – and maybe it seems old-fashioned in this day and age, but we still believe having a relationship with a client matters. For ...

RIB Software: RIB is the global market leader for integrated collaboration and 5D solutions for the construction industry. Our ambition is to create end-to-end value for all aspects of a construction project, from design and execution to operation.

Who is more expensive? BIDBUILDER or RIB Candy?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Construction Estimating software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for BIDBUILDER and RIB Candy.

BIDBUILDER price starts at $75 per month , On a scale between 1 to 10 BIDBUILDER is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction Estimating software. RIB Candy accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 BIDBUILDER is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Construction Estimating software.

Bottom line: BIDBUILDER is more expensive than RIB Candy.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared BIDBUILDER Vs. RIB based on some of the most important and required Construction Estimating features.

BIDBUILDER: We are still working to collect the list of features for BIDBUILDER.

RIB Candy: Project Management, Customizable Reporting, Database Management.

Target customer size

BIDBUILDER's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses,

RIB Candy is designed for the construction industry, catering to a wide range of customers, including contractors, architects, engineers, and project owners.



BIDBUILDER

ITQlick rating
(3.6/5)

starts at $75 per month

BidBuilder software is an on-premise Construction Estimating Software created to serve builders and remodelers. It is a spreadsheet interface that is integrated with a database power. BidBuilder software is a p...

Categories: Construction, Bid Management.

RIB Candy

ITQlick rating
(4.5/5)

RIB Candy, created by RIB Software, is a comprehensive construction management software designed to streamline project management processes. It is a versatile platform that caters to the needs of everyone invol...

Categories: Construction Project Management, Electrical Estimating, Mechanical and HVAC Estimating, Plumbing Estimating, CM Reporting & Analytics.

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BIDBUILDER: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

RIB Candy: 3 Features

Project Management
Customizable Reporting
Database Management
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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BIDBUILDER
ITQlick rating
3.6/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$75 per month
Functionality
3
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RIB
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
82/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
8
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TurboBid
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$99 per month
Functionality
12
Fast Tra...
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
3.4/10
License pricing
$295 per license
Functionality
3
Craftsma...
ITQlick rating
3.2/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$78.50 per license
Functionality
3

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.