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description: Side-by-side comparison of Estimating Link vs RIB Candy. Learn about each of the product's price, benefits and disadvantages. Choose the best software for your business in Singapore.
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# Compare Estimating Link vs RIB Candy

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> Detailed comparison between Estimating Link and RIB Candy. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Estimating Link | RIB Candy |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 55 | 240 |
| **Starting Price** | US$166.00 | US$200.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Estimating Link

small to mid-sized Heavy Civil construction companies.

### RIB Candy

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable.

## Key features

### Estimating Link

- Accounting Integration
- Audit Trail
- Bid Management
- Change Order Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Contractor Management
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Tracking
- Electrical Estimating
- File Sharing
- Historical Database
- Job Costing
- Multiple Projects
- Project Estimating
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subcontractor Management
- What-if Analysis

### RIB Candy

- Accounting Integration
- Audit Trail
- Bid Management
- Change Order Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Contractor Management
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Tracking
- Electrical Estimating
- File Sharing
- Historical Database
- Job Costing
- Multiple Projects
- Project Estimating
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Reporting/Analytics
- Subcontractor Management
- What-if Analysis

## Links

- [View Estimating Link Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/2038/cliwin-estimating-system)
- [View RIB Candy Profile](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/126567/candy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.sg/compare/2038/126567/cliwin-estimating-system/vs/candy)

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