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Square Takeoff vs RIB CostX Comparison (2026)

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Overview

Square Takeoff is a cloud-based takeoff and estimating software which provides construction professionals with the tools to manage bids and complete construction estimates for any residential or commercial project. The platform gives users access to thousands of prebuilt material templates to use to estimate their next project, but also enables users to customize their templates to meet the specific needs of their project. As a cloud-based solution, Square Takeoff gives users the flexibility to

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

  • 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
  • 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

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

249

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

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No pricing info

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.0

10

5

4

3

2

1

6

2

0

0

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
50%
would recommend this app

4.4

69

5

4

3

2

1

39

25

2

3

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
72%
would recommend this app

Pros

Not enoughreviews yet

Pros

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

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.”
LL

Lulu L.

Quantity Surveyor

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

Lulu L.

Quantity Surveyor

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

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.”
CG

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.”
KO

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. ”
AH

Andrew H.

Senior Engineering Estimator

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review4 years ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 months ago

Key features

  • Total features46
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • API
  • Accounting Integration
  • Annotations
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • BIM Modeling
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Built-In Database
  • CAD Tools
  • Calendar Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Plumbing Industry
  • For Residential
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Labor Cost Reporting
  • Multiple Projects
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Templates
  • Project Tracking
  • Projections
  • Proposal Generation
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • SSL Security
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • What-if Analysis
  • Total features42
  • 2D Drawing
  • 3D Imaging
  • API
  • Accounting Integration
  • Annotations
  • Assembly Takeoff
  • Audit Trail
  • BIM Modeling
  • Bid Management
  • Bill of Materials
  • Built-In Database
  • CAD Tools
  • Calendar Management
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Contractor Management
  • Cost Database
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Tracking
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Import/Export
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Electrical Estimating
  • Electronic Plans
  • Estimating
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Plumbing Industry
  • For Residential
  • HVAC Estimating
  • Historical Database
  • Job Costing
  • Job Management
  • Labor Cost Reporting
  • Multiple Projects
  • Plumbing Estimating
  • Project Estimating
  • Project Management
  • Project Planning
  • Project Templates
  • Project Tracking
  • Projections
  • Proposal Generation
  • Quotes/Estimates
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • SSL Security
  • Subcontractor Management
  • Subcontractor Monitoring
  • Takeoff
  • Task Management
  • Template Management
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Version Control
  • What-if Analysis

Integrations

  • Total integrations3
  • Buildertrend
  • Excel Tools
  • Google Maps
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Total integrations1
  • Buildertrend
  • Excel Tools
  • Google Maps
  • Microsoft Excel

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