Global Mapper: Affordable desktop GIS with strong format support and terrain tools. Pix4D: Professional photogrammetry software suite.
| Global Mapper | Pix4D | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop GIS | Drone Mapping & Photogrammetry |
| 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 | Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android |
| 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 | 7 | 5 |
| Visit | Visit |
Global Mapper features
- Hundreds of supported formats
- Terrain and contour generation
- Lidar module
- Digitising and analysis
Pix4D features
- PIX4Dmapper and PIX4Dmatic
- Cloud processing
- Survey-grade accuracy
- Mobile scanning
Summary based on public information. Check each provider's current pricing and terms.