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Head-to-head · Point Cloud Software

Leica Cyclone 3DR vs Terrasolid TerraScan

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Leica Cyclone 3DR #2 in Point Cloud Software 9.1/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site
Terrasolid TerraScan #11 in Point Cloud Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Terrasolid

Leica Cyclone 3DR leads on 0 checks, Terrasolid TerraScan on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLeica Cyclone 3DR · 9.1/10
  • Most featuresLeica Cyclone 3DR · 6 of 6

Leica Cyclone 3DR scores higher on our rubric for point cloud software: 9.1 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #11.

Leica Cyclone 3DR is the better fit for surveying, inspection, and reality-capture production. Terrasolid TerraScan is the better fit for production LiDAR classification and corridor analysis.

  • Leica Cyclone 3DR fits best

    Surveying, inspection, and reality-capture production

  • Terrasolid TerraScan fits best

    Production LiDAR classification and corridor analysis

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Side by side

Feature Leica Cyclone 3DR 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Terrasolid TerraScan 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.9
Ranking #2 in Point Cloud Software #11 in Point Cloud Software
Best for Surveying, inspection, and reality-capture production Production LiDAR classification and corridor analysis
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — €1,710/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Support Docs Docs
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Leica Cyclone 3DR 6/6 · Terrasolid TerraScan 5/6
Point-cloud registration ✓ ✓
Point classification ✓ ✓
E57 support ✓ ✓
LAS/LAZ support ✓ ✓
Geospatial analysis ✓ ✓
Point-cloud to mesh ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Processing mode Desktop Desktop
Our review
Pros
  • Covers registration, classification, meshing, terrain models, and inspection
  • Supports E57, LAS, LAZ, and LGSx point-cloud import and export
  • Connects with Leica, Hexagon, AutoCAD, IFC, and Revit workflows
  • Automatic, semi-automatic, and manual point classification
  • LAS, LAZ, and E57 workflows with scanner positions and images
  • Corridor, clearance, change-detection, and danger-object analysis
Cons
  • Runs on Windows rather than across multiple operating systems
  • Requires a paid subscription with no free plan
  • A Reality Capture Subscription Base is required
  • Windows desktop software rather than a standalone cloud application
  • No free plan; paid access starts at €612 for two months
  • Best suited to specialist LiDAR workflows, not general point-cloud viewing
Our verdict

Leica Cyclone 3DR is desktop software for processing, analyzing, and delivering 3D reality-capture data. It is aimed at professional teams in surveying, AEC, tank inspection, tunnels, plant environments, and related production workflows.…

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TerraScan is desktop point-cloud processing software from Terrasolid Ltd. for LiDAR and laser-scanning workflows. It is aimed at production teams managing large point-cloud projects for mapping, powerline inspection, roads, railways,…

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  1. Leica Cyclone 3DRPoint Cloud Software 9.1Paid
  2. Terrasolid TerraScanPoint Cloud Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Leica Cyclone 3DR — where it wins

    • Covers registration, classification, meshing, terrain models, and inspection
    • Supports E57, LAS, LAZ, and LGSx point-cloud import and export
    • Connects with Leica, Hexagon, AutoCAD, IFC, and Revit workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Runs on Windows rather than across multiple operating systems
    • Requires a paid subscription with no free plan
    • A Reality Capture Subscription Base is required

  • Terrasolid TerraScan — where it wins

    • Automatic, semi-automatic, and manual point classification
    • LAS, LAZ, and E57 workflows with scanner positions and images
    • Corridor, clearance, change-detection, and danger-object analysis

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop software rather than a standalone cloud application
    • No free plan; paid access starts at €612 for two months
    • Best suited to specialist LiDAR workflows, not general point-cloud viewing
  • Leica Cyclone 3DR9.1/10 · Paid

    A deep Windows workflow for teams turning point clouds into models, measurements, inspections, and reports.

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  • Terrasolid TerraScan7.9/10 · Paid

    A focused Windows workstation for demanding LiDAR production and infrastructure analysis.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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