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Global Mapper

Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for processing geospatial data, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and preparing maps for deployment.

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WhiteboxTools

WhiteboxTools is a geospatial software suite for terrain analysis, hydrology, LiDAR, remote sensing, and vector GIS.

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Open3D

Open3D is a free, open-source library for building software that works with 3D data.

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   Point Cloud Library

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   PointCab Origins

   PointCab Origins processes point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers measured information to CAD and BIM systems.

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   Terrasolid TerraScan

   Terrasolid TerraScan is Windows desktop software for managing, processing, and visualizing point clouds.

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   LP360

   LP360 Drone is desktop software for processing, analyzing, and creating deliverables from drone LiDAR and imagery data.

   WebWindows
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   LidarView

   LidarView is software for receiving, recording, visualizing, and processing 3D LiDAR data in real time.

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   Pointly

   Pointly is software for classifying and vectorizing large LiDAR point clouds collected from airborne, mobile and terrestrial sources.

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    Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS

    Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS is Windows post-processing software for registering, visualizing, and analyzing 3D point-cloud data.

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    PolyWorks|Modeler

    PolyWorks|Modeler is Windows desktop software that extracts CAD entities from polygonal models of digitized parts for use in CAD modeling software.

    Windows
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    TopoDOT

    TopoDOT is Windows point cloud processing software for modeling, analysis, and production deliverables.

    Windows
    5.8$12,000, paid once
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    FARO RevEng

    FARO RevEng is Windows software for turning 3D point clouds into meshes and CAD surfaces for reverse engineering, further design, and 3D printing.

    Windows
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    Leica Cyclone 3DR

    Leica Cyclone 3DR is Windows desktop software for turning point cloud data into 3D models and deliverables.

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    Entwine

    Entwine is an open-source data organization library for indexing large point clouds, from desktop-scale datasets to collections with trillions of points.

    Linux
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    Quick Terrain Modeler

    Quick Terrain Modeler is desktop software for viewing and analyzing 3D point clouds and terrain data, including LiDAR.

    Windows
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    Trimble Inpho

    Trimble Inpho is a desktop aerial photogrammetry suite for producing dense point clouds, true orthophotos, orthomosaics, and 3D meshes from aerial imagery.

    Windows
    5.5
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    RIEGL RiSCAN PRO

    RIEGL RiSCAN PRO is operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects.

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    Autodesk ReCap Pro

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    ATIS.cloud

    ATIS.cloud is a web-based service for cloud processing of point-cloud data.

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