Head-to-head · Drone Analytics Software
SkyeBrowse vs 3Dsurvey
SkyeBrowse leads on 7 checks, 3Dsurvey on 0, and 0 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 scoreSkyeBrowse · 7.1/10
- Free planonly SkyeBrowse
- Most featuresSkyeBrowse · 6 of 7
SkyeBrowse scores higher on our rubric for drone analytics software: 7.1 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
SkyeBrowse offers free plan; 3Dsurvey doesn't. SkyeBrowse offers volume measurement; 3Dsurvey doesn't publish it. SkyeBrowse offers orthomosaic mapping; 3Dsurvey doesn't publish it. SkyeBrowse offers inspection annotations; 3Dsurvey doesn't publish it. SkyeBrowse offers thermal imagery; 3Dsurvey doesn't publish it.
SkyeBrowse is the better fit for small teams wanting low-cost video-to-3D mapping. 3Dsurvey is the better fit for survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs.
- SkyeBrowse fits best
Small teams wanting low-cost video-to-3D mapping
- 3Dsurvey fits best
Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs
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Side by side
| Feature | SkyeBrowse 7.1/10 Visit ↗ | 3Dsurvey 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #6 in Drone Analytics Software | #7 in Drone Analytics Software |
| Best for | Small teams wanting low-cost video-to-3D mapping | Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Desktop, Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features SkyeBrowse 6/7 · 3Dsurvey 0/7 | ||
| Volume measurement | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Orthomosaic mapping | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Inspection annotations | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Thermal imagery | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| 3D modeling | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| API access | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile app | ✓ (best) | Not published |
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| Our verdict | SkyeBrowse turns drone, phone, 360-camera and other video into textured 3D models and 2D orthomosaics. Teams can inspect models in a browser, measure distance, area, angle, slope and volume, and add annotations or drawings. Image… 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
SkyeBrowse — where it wins
- Creates textured 3D models and georeferenced orthomosaics from video
- Measures distance, area, angle, slope and volume; supports annotations
- Web, iOS and Android access, with LAZ, GLB, GeoTIFF and CAD exports on Pro
Where it doesn't
- Freemium has no exports and archives models for 30 days
- Commercial monthly storage is limited to three months
- Its video-first workflow may not suit teams seeking a broader mapping platform
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
- SkyeBrowse7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $24.99
A video-first mapping tool with a free tier and paid exports for growing workflows.
Visit SkyeBrowseFull 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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