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STACK vs RIB Candy Comparison (2026)

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RIB Candy

Overview

Easy-to-use, cloud-based takeoff and estimating software for construction contractors. Mac & PC compatible with powerful, time-saving AI features. Create A Free Account Today!

Estimating, Planning & Project Management Software consisting of integrated modules for QTO, Estimating, Planning, Subcontract Management, Forecasting, Cash flow, Valuations and EVM. Putting you in control of your project from first estimate through to tender award and ultimately, final account.

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

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

200

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

1.3K

816

482

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

4.5

252

153

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

86%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The platform is primarily optimized for the North American market, which shows in certain default measurement units and technical terminologies that require manual adjustment at the start.”

Ricky S.

VP World Class Maintenance Maintenance and Reliability

“I particularly like the "Item & Assembly" structure—it ensures that when I measure a wall, I'm not just getting linear footage, but a full breakdown of studs, drywall, and insulation.”

FHIDMANF F.

ceo

“For example if I want to take off a concrete slab. If I use volume 2D type measurement, I’m able to takeoff a polygon area and set the thickness. When I go to estimates I only have the option to price via CY.”

Kyle S.

Operations Manager

Pros

“RIB Candy is a powerful and user-friendly construction management platform that helps streamline project planning, cost estimation, and resource management.”

Allia M.

Quantity Surveyor

“Customization for steel works estimates it's a challenging task to make estimate for structural steel works as the RIB is build for construction”

Shakthiganesh K.

Senior Estimation Enigeer

“I work in a large organisation with multiple remote estimators working on highly complex tenders and need to view my teams portfolio and learn from job to job.”

Ken H.

Head of Estimating

Cons

“It does not entirely capture how we process our estimates and does not have the flexibility of just exporting it as an Excel sheet and transferring the takeoffs to a workbook.”

Matthew B.

Exterior Estimator

“It works but AI will make it obsolete for many customers if you don’t stay ahead of the curve and start offering customer focused solutions. Why would I pay these huge subscriptions otherwise”

Rick C.

Cheif Operations Officer

“Sometimes the platform feels a little slow, although it may be related to my internet connection or when using a VPN.”

SERGIO D.

SENIOR ESTIMATOR

Cons

“There is no functionality to use global variables, there is no copy and paste functionality, there is no ability to assign figures to use variables.”

Franco G.

Estimator

“Also, the fact that i cannot copy and pste multiple cell selection at a time”

Marc J.

Quantity Surveyor

“The least thing I liked about RIB Candy was that it has a steep learning curve and can be time-consuming for new users to learn and use efficiently.”

Manu S.

MEP SENIOR ESTIMATOR