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RIB CostX vs PlanHub Comparison (2026)

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PlanHub

Overview

World-leading 3D/BIM & 2D takeoff with live-linked spreadsheets & customisable report outputs - the complete estimating solution.

PlanHub is a preconstruction software that helps construction professionals find projects, manage bids, network, and more. The platform offers a range of tools, including project finder, takeoff and estimation, prequalification, and bid management, all designed to simplify the preconstruction process and enable construction professionals to work more efficiently.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

72%

would recommend this app

4.4

488

290

127

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

68%

would recommend this app

Pros

“I used it extensively for quantity takeoffs, cost estimating, BOQ preparation, and tender analysis across different stages of projects.”

Lulu L.

Quantity Surveyor

“The software significantly improved efficiency by integrating measurement, estimating, and reporting within a single platform, which reduced manual errors and streamlined workflows.”

Lulu L.

Quantity Surveyor

“The software’s dynamic linking between measured quantities, workbooks, and drawing revisions significantly reduced manual recalculations and improved estimate accuracy.”

Lulu L.

Quantity Surveyor

Pros

“Easy bid management, good project visibility, Simple, user-friendly interface, Communication with GCs, Document access in one place, Helps grow network, Notifications & updates”

Shameer K.

Estimator and Project Manager

“We primarily use it for the measurement and counting tools to build our material lists for duct wrap and pipe insulation.”

garrett m.

Vice president

“I love the tabs at the top of the screen to show you the project info, files, and even which GCs are bidding the project.”

Lori A.

Administrative Assistant

Cons

“To be able to access their cloud based storage solutions you need to purchase a minimum of 4 licenses which makes it difficult for smaller companies.”

Chris G.

Estimator

“To undertake project revisions can sometimes be frustrating especially if it is not completely clear on the screen where any un-amended dimensions still need to be reviewed, This is often where a very small section of a line has not been reviewed and can be tricky to locate on a drawing.”

Karl O.

Quantity Surveyor

“CostX contains may features and tools, but these are buried in menus and under options that make navigation and use difficult for new users without significant training. ”

Andrew H.

Senior Engineering Estimator

Cons

“The navigation within the plan viewer can sometimes feel a bit laggy when handling high-resolution MEP files with many layers.”

garrett m.

Vice president

“They allow estimating companies to have access to planhub so they can use the platform to spam everyone....EVERY DAY.”

Nathalie L.

Project Manager

“It is difficult to find the architecturals or structurals or just the plan set because many of the names on files are in code and don't make sense.”

Roby E.

Estimator