PIX4Dcloud vs ArcGIS Hub

PIX4Dcloud8.1Visit ArcGIS Hub6.5Visit

Higher score PIX4Dcloud #2 in Drone Analytics Software 8.1/10 15-day trial ✓ 1 of 7 features Visit PIX4Dcloud

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ArcGIS Hub #9 in Drone Analytics Software 6.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit Esri

• PIX4Dcloud fits best

  Teams needing cloud mapping with GIS and collaboration

• ArcGIS Hub fits best

  Organizations publishing maps and community data

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcloud 8.1/10 Visit ↗	ArcGIS Hub 6.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	6.5
Ranking	#2 in Drone Analytics Software	#9 in Drone Analytics Software
Best for	Teams needing cloud mapping with GIS and collaboration	Organizations publishing maps and community data
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs	Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PIX4Dcloud 1/7 · 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	✓ (best)	Not published
Mobile app	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Processes drone and terrestrial imagery into maps, point clouds, and 3D models Includes measurement, annotation, and project progress tools Connects with Trimble Connect and ArcGIS Online	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	There is no free plan The 15-day Pro trial does not allow processed outputs to be exported AutoGCPs and GIS integrations are listed for Pro, not Starter	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	PIX4Dcloud turns drone and terrestrial imagery into georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds, 3D meshes, and elevation models in a cloud workflow. It is intended for individual practitioners as well as surveying and construction teams that… 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

• PIX4Dcloud — where it wins

  • Processes drone and terrestrial imagery into maps, point clouds, and 3D models
  • Includes measurement, annotation, and project progress tools
  • Connects with Trimble Connect and ArcGIS Online

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan
  • The 15-day Pro trial does not allow processed outputs to be exported
  • AutoGCPs and GIS integrations are listed for Pro, not Starter

• 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

• PIX4Dcloud8.1/10 · 15-day trial

  Cloud photogrammetry for mapping, measurement, and collaborative project review.

  Visit PIX4DcloudFull verdict →
• ArcGIS Hub6.5/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit EsriFull verdict →