Head-to-head · Drone Analytics Software
3Dsurvey vs ArcGIS Hub
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 ↗ |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
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.
Visit 3DsurveyFull verdict → - 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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