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Cubicost by Glodon vs RIB CostX

Two Malaysia software options, compared side by side for Malaysia trades.

Which should you choose?

Cubicost by Glodon and RIB CostX are both Tier A. Compare the typical pricing shown for each below. The tier is not a quality ranking: weigh the pros, cons, pricing and Malaysia-specific notes below against your trade and region.

Cubicost by Glodon

Tier A · Listed

BIM quantity takeoff and cost estimating (Cubicost TAS, TRB, TME, TBQ)

Cubicost is the 5D BIM cost-estimating suite of Glodon Company Limited, founded in China in 1998 and listed on the A-share market since 2010 (stock code 002410). Its Asia site lists a Malaysia office at Jaya One, Petaling Jaya, and case studies from Malaysian firms including WT Partnership and Sunline M&E. The suite includes TAS for quantity takeoff, TRB for rebar takeoff, and TME and TBQ.

Pros

+ BIM quantity takeoff with built-in local measurement rules
+ 3D rebar takeoff (TRB) with auto-deduction
+ Works with Revit BIM models
+ Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya and Malaysian case studies

Cons

− No public prices: demo request only
− Estimating and takeoff only: no accounting or e-invoicing
− Separate products per trade (TAS, TRB, TME, TBQ)
− Aimed at quantity surveyors and estimators, not small trade firms

Malaysia note

Glodon's Asia site lists a Malaysia office in Petaling Jaya (+603 7931 6081) and Malaysian case studies from QS and M&E firms. Cubicost is a takeoff and estimating tool, not an LHDN MyInvois tool, so it pairs with accounting software for e-invoicing.

Typical Malaysia pricing: Quote-based; no public prices on Glodon's Asia site. Glodon offers demos on request.

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RIB CostX

Tier A · Listed

2D and BIM takeoff with estimating spreadsheets live-linked to drawings

RIB CostX, first sold as Exactal CostX, is a takeoff, estimating and reporting product from RIB Software, which says it is part of Schneider Electric. It measures from 2D drawings, PDFs and 3D BIM models into live-linked estimating workbooks, and comes in Complete, Core and Quantify packages. RIB lists APAC offices in Australia, China, India and New Zealand but none in Malaysia.

Pros

+ Takeoff from 2D drawings, PDFs and 3D BIM models
+ Estimating spreadsheets live-linked to drawings
+ Automatic revision handling
+ Standalone, network or cloud (CostX Cloud) licensing

Cons

− No public prices: custom quote only
− No Malaysian office listed by RIB
− Estimating only: no accounting or e-invoicing
− Aimed at quantity surveyors and estimators, not small trade firms

Malaysia note

RIB lists no Malaysian office, so Malaysian buyers get prices through RIB's global quote form. CostX is a takeoff and estimating layer only; it does no LHDN MyInvois or SST work, so pair it with local accounting software.

Typical Malaysia pricing: Quote-based; no public prices. RIB gives custom prices for its Complete, Core and Quantify packages through a form on its site.

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