Agisoft Metashape: Desktop photogrammetry for 3D models and orthomosaics. ArcGIS CityEngine: Procedural 3D city modelling.
| Agisoft Metashape | ArcGIS CityEngine | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry | 3D Cities & Digital Twins |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starts at | See website | See website |
| Free tier | Free trial | Free trial |
| Open source | No | No |
| Software licence | — | — |
| API | — | — |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux, macOS |
| Made by | — | Esri |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 4 |
| Visit | Visit |
Agisoft Metashape features
- Dense point clouds and meshes
- Orthomosaics and DEMs
- Python scripting (Pro)
- Network processing
ArcGIS CityEngine features
- Rule-based procedural modelling
- GIS data import
- Scenario comparison
- Export to Unreal and other engines
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.