Head-to-head · Drone Analytics Software
DJI Terra vs 3Dsurvey
DJI Terra leads on 1 check, 3Dsurvey on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDJI Terra · 7.7/10
- Most featuresDJI Terra · 1 of 7
DJI Terra scores higher on our rubric for drone analytics software: 7.7 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
DJI Terra offers api access; 3Dsurvey doesn't publish it.
DJI Terra is the better fit for DJI users processing imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data. 3Dsurvey is the better fit for survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs.
- DJI Terra fits best
DJI users processing imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data
- 3Dsurvey fits best
Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs
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Side by side
| Feature | DJI Terra 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | 3Dsurvey 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Drone Analytics Software | #7 in Drone Analytics Software |
| Best for | DJI users processing imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data | Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 30 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Desktop, Cloud | Desktop, Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Live chat, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features DJI Terra 1/7 · 3Dsurvey 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 | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Mobile app | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | DJI Terra turns aerial imagery and sensor data into 2D maps and 3D models for surveying, mapping, agriculture, and inspection workflows. Its scope includes visible-light photogrammetry, LiDAR point-cloud processing, multispectral… Read the review → |
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 → |
Strengths and trade-offs
DJI Terra — where it wins
- Reconstructs orthophotos, DSMs, point clouds, and 3D models
- Processes DJI LiDAR and multispectral data, including vegetation indices
- Supports ground control points, coordinate systems, and cluster reconstruction
Where it doesn't
- The 30-day trial does not provide a perpetual free plan
- Windows desktop software may not suit teams seeking a browser-based workflow
- Standard and Flagship versions require dealer or inquiry-based purchasing
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
- DJI Terra7.7/10 · 30-day trial
A reconstruction toolkit for DJI workflows spanning imagery, LiDAR, and multispectral data.
Visit DJI TerraFull verdict → - 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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