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Head-to-head · Drone Analytics Software

3Dsurvey vs ArcGIS Hub

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score 3Dsurvey #7 in Drone Analytics Software 6.8/10 From €225/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit 3Dsurvey
ArcGIS Hub #9 in Drone Analytics Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Esri

3Dsurvey leads on 0 checks, ArcGIS Hub on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest score3Dsurvey · 6.8/10

3Dsurvey scores higher on our rubric for drone analytics software: 6.8 against 6.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #9.

3Dsurvey is the better fit for survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs. ArcGIS Hub is the better fit for organizations publishing maps and community data.

  • 3Dsurvey fits best

    Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs

  • ArcGIS Hub fits best

    Organizations publishing maps and community data

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Side by side

Feature 3Dsurvey 6.8/10 Visit ↗ ArcGIS Hub 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.5
Ranking #7 in Drone Analytics Software #9 in Drone Analytics Software
Best for Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs Organizations publishing maps and community data
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 3Dsurvey 0/7 · ArcGIS Hub 0/7
Volume measurement Not published Not published
Orthomosaic mapping Not published Not published
Inspection annotations Not published Not published
Thermal imagery Not published Not published
3D modeling Not published Not published
API access Not published Not published
Mobile app Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Processes imagery, LiDAR, SLAM, sonar, GNSS and other geospatial data
  • Combines point clouds, orthophotos, terrain models, measurements and CAD tools
  • Supports desktop processing, cloud result sharing and mobile access
  • Publishes low-code websites, open-data catalogs, and branded domains
  • Supports projects, events, discussions, and stakeholder feedback
  • Connects with ArcGIS StoryMaps, Dashboards, Instant Apps, and Survey123
Cons
  • Subscription pricing starts at €225 per month
  • Core processing runs locally on Windows and Ubuntu
  • Enterprise pricing uses a personalized offer rather than a fixed price
  • Does not perform drone image analytics or reconstruction
  • Premium is required for collaborator groups, events, and discussions
  • Primarily web-based rather than a dedicated mobile forms application
Our verdict

3Dsurvey is photogrammetry, mapping and surveying software for land surveyors, construction teams and surface-mining professionals. It turns aerial and terrestrial imagery plus LiDAR, SLAM, sonar, GNSS and other geospatial sources into…

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ArcGIS Hub is Esri’s cloud-based platform for publishing data and involving communities through low-code websites, open-data catalogs, projects, events, and discussions. It suits organizations that want to share maps and community data,…

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  1. 3DsurveyDrone Analytics Software 6.8From €225/mo · 14-day trial
  2. ArcGIS HubDrone Analytics Software 6.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 3Dsurvey — where it wins

    • Processes imagery, LiDAR, SLAM, sonar, GNSS and other geospatial data
    • Combines point clouds, orthophotos, terrain models, measurements and CAD tools
    • Supports desktop processing, cloud result sharing and mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • Subscription pricing starts at €225 per month
    • Core processing runs locally on Windows and Ubuntu
    • Enterprise pricing uses a personalized offer rather than a fixed price
  • ArcGIS Hub — where it wins

    • Publishes low-code websites, open-data catalogs, and branded domains
    • Supports projects, events, discussions, and stakeholder feedback
    • Connects with ArcGIS StoryMaps, Dashboards, Instant Apps, and Survey123

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not perform drone image analytics or reconstruction
    • Premium is required for collaborator groups, events, and discussions
    • Primarily web-based rather than a dedicated mobile forms application
  • 3Dsurvey6.8/10 · From €225/mo · 14-day trial

    A broad surveying suite for teams combining photogrammetry, CAD, terrain and sensor data.

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  • ArcGIS Hub6.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A community data hub, not a drone imagery analytics or reconstruction tool.

    Visit EsriFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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