WebODM vs 3Dsurvey

WebODM7.1Visit 3Dsurvey6.8Visit

Higher score WebODM #5 in Drone Analytics Software 7.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 7 features Visit WebODM

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3Dsurvey #7 in Drone Analytics Software 6.8/10 From €225/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 0 of 7 features Visit 3Dsurvey

• WebODM fits best

  Budget-conscious users who can self-host

• 3Dsurvey fits best

  Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs

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Side by side

Feature	WebODM 7.1/10 Visit ↗	3Dsurvey 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.1	6.8
Ranking	#5 in Drone Analytics Software	#7 in Drone Analytics Software
Best for	Budget-conscious users who can self-host	Survey teams needing varied sensor and CAD outputs
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Self-hosted	Desktop, Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WebODM 3/7 · 3Dsurvey 0/7
Volume measurement	✓ (best)	Not published
Orthomosaic mapping	✓ (best)	Not published
Inspection annotations	Not published	Not published
Thermal imagery	Not published	Not published
3D modeling	✓ (best)	Not published
API access	Not published	Not published
Mobile app	—	Not published
Our review
Pros	Creates georeferenced orthophotos, elevation models, and surface models Produces textured 3D models and point clouds from aerial imagery Open-source software with a browser-based task management interface	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
Cons	Requires users to run it on their own computer or server No mobile app Not a hosted-service option in this listing	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
Our verdict	WebODM turns aerial images captured by drones into georeferenced orthophotos, elevation and surface models, point clouds, and textured 3D models. It is part of the OpenDroneMap project and is open-source software, suited to drone operators… 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

• WebODM — where it wins

  • Creates georeferenced orthophotos, elevation models, and surface models
  • Produces textured 3D models and point clouds from aerial imagery
  • Open-source software with a browser-based task management interface

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires users to run it on their own computer or server
  • No mobile app
  • Not a hosted-service option in this listing

• 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

• WebODM7.1/10 · Free plan

  A capable, free imagery-processing application for teams prepared to self-host.

  Visit WebODMFull 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 →