PIX4Dcloud vs Trimble Stratus

PIX4Dcloud8.1Visit Trimble Stratus7.4Visit

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

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Trimble Stratus #4 in Drone Analytics Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 7 features Contact Trimble

• PIX4Dcloud fits best

  Teams needing cloud mapping with GIS and collaboration

• Trimble Stratus fits best

  Construction teams tracking sites and stockpiles

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Side by side

Feature	PIX4Dcloud 8.1/10 Visit ↗	Trimble Stratus 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.1	7.4
Ranking	#2 in Drone Analytics Software	#4 in Drone Analytics Software
Best for	Teams needing cloud mapping with GIS and collaboration	Construction teams tracking sites and stockpiles
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PIX4Dcloud 1/7 · Trimble Stratus 2/7
Volume measurement	Not published	✓ (best)
Orthomosaic mapping	Not published	Not published
Inspection annotations	Not published	Not published
Thermal imagery	Not published	Not published
3D modeling	Not published	✓ (best)
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	Processes drone imagery into site and topographic maps Measures stockpile volumes from drone data Tracks site changes and supports sharing maps and models
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	Focused on construction and civil-project workflows Available as a web-based cloud deployment Pricing is handled through sales
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 →	Trimble Stratus is a cloud-based, web platform for construction teams and civil contractors working with drone data. It processes aerial imagery into site maps and models that teams can share, review, and use to track project changes or… 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

• Trimble Stratus — where it wins

  • Processes drone imagery into site and topographic maps
  • Measures stockpile volumes from drone data
  • Tracks site changes and supports sharing maps and models

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on construction and civil-project workflows
  • Available as a web-based cloud deployment
  • Pricing is handled through sales

• PIX4Dcloud8.1/10 · 15-day trial

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

  Visit PIX4DcloudFull verdict →
• Trimble Stratus7.4/10 · Pricing on request

  Turns drone imagery into construction-site maps, stockpile measurements, and change tracking.

  Contact TrimbleFull verdict →