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# Compare HeavyBid vs RIB Candy

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> Detailed comparison between HeavyBid 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 | HeavyBid | RIB Candy |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 506 | 240 |
| **Starting Price** | - | USD 200.00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | 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

### HeavyBid

Construction companies, civil contractors, engineering firms, public utilities, and infrastructure contractors.

### 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

### HeavyBid

- Accounting Integration
- Audit Trail
- Bid Management
- Change Order Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Tracking
- Historical Database
- Job Costing
- Job Scheduling
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Project Tracking
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Subcontractor Management
- Subcontractor Monitoring
- Takeoff
- What-if Analysis

### RIB Candy

- Accounting Integration
- Audit Trail
- Bid Management
- Change Order Management
- Collaboration Tools
- Cost Database
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Tracking
- Historical Database
- Job Costing
- Job Scheduling
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Project Tracking
- Proposal Generation
- Quotes/Estimates
- Subcontractor Management
- Subcontractor Monitoring
- Takeoff
- What-if Analysis

## Links

- [View HeavyBid Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/34221/heavybid)
- [View RIB Candy Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/126567/candy)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/34221/126567/heavybid/vs/candy)

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