Agisoft Metashape: Desktop photogrammetry for 3D models and orthomosaics. Global Mapper: Affordable desktop GIS with strong format support and terrain tools.
| Agisoft Metashape | Global Mapper | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry | Desktop GIS |
| 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 |
| Made by | — | Blue Marble Geographics |
| Commercial use | Check terms | Check terms |
| Export / print images | Check terms | Check terms |
| Offline / caching | Check terms | Check terms |
| Visits from MapTools | 3 | 7 |
| Visit | Visit |
Agisoft Metashape features
- Dense point clouds and meshes
- Orthomosaics and DEMs
- Python scripting (Pro)
- Network processing
Global Mapper features
- Hundreds of supported formats
- Terrain and contour generation
- Lidar module
- Digitising and analysis
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.