18.3
WebODM creates georeferenced maps and other 3D and terrain products from aerial imagery.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
Best Drone Mapping Software in 2026
WebODM leads this chart of 23 (8.3/10, free plan). PIX4Dcatch is next (7.4/10, free plan), and 3DF Zephyr is the next highest-placed with a free plan (6.8/10). Drone mapping software turns aerial images into mapping outputs such as orthomosaics and point clouds. Tools in this category can differ in processing mode, image limits, and coordinate-system support. Compare the outputs you need, image capacity, processing approach, and supported platforms. Check for an Android app before choosing if you plan to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone or tablet.
27.4
Free planAndroidiOSWindows
37.1
DroneDeploy Aerial helps teams plan drone flights, capture site data, and produce maps, models, measurements, and reports.
AndroidiOSWeb
- 4
Agisoft Metashape
Agisoft Metashape processes digital images photogrammetrically to produce 3D spatial data for GIS, cultural heritage documentation, visual effects,…
WebLinuxmacOSWindows7.0 - 5
Propeller Platform
Propeller Platform is paid, cloud-deployed software that brings plans, survey data, machines, and teams onto a shared worksite map.
AndroidiOSWebAPI7.0 - 6
6.8From €250 a month - 7
MicMac
MicMac is free, open-source desktop software for photogrammetric 3D reconstruction.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.8Free plan - 8
Correlator3D
Correlator3D is SimActive software for converting satellite, aerial, and drone imagery into geospatial outputs.
Self-hostedWindows6.4From $2,950 a year - 9
OpenDroneMap
OpenDroneMap (ODM) turns camera images into two- and three-dimensional geographic data, georeferenced maps, and 3D models.
APILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.3$64 one-time - 10
PhotoModeler
PhotoModeler extracts measurements and builds models from photographs taken with an ordinary camera.
Windows6.3From $548 a year - 11
DJI Terra
Windows5.9 - 12
ArcGIS Hub
WebAPISelf-hosted5.8 - 13
iTwin Capture Modeler
Free planWindows5.5Free plan - 14
Trimble Inpho
Trimble Inpho is a desktop aerial photogrammetry suite for producing dense point clouds, true orthophotos, orthomosaics, and 3D meshes from aerial imagery.
Windows5.5 - 15
Hammer Missions
AndroidiOSWeb5.3 - 16
PIX4Dcloud
Web4.8 - 17
PIX4Dmatic
macOSWindows4.8 - 18
Aeroyantra
Web4.7 - 19
Mapware
WebAPI4.7 - 20
DroneMapper REMOTE EXPERT
Windows4.6$999 one-time - 21
MapperTool
Web4.6 - 22
PIX4Dmapper
Windows4.6 - 23
WingtraCLOUD
Web4.6
Choosing well
Match the mapping outputs
Check whether a tool provides the mapping outputs your project needs. Orthomosaic export and point cloud export are listed comparison fields.
Image capacity is also compared as images per project, which can affect how you plan a flight and processing job.
Choose a processing setup
Review the processing mode and the platforms a tool supports before you commit. Listed platforms include Windows, web, API, macOS, self-hosted, and Linux.
If you want to work from a Xiaomi, Redmi, or POCO phone or tablet, verify Android support directly with the maker.
Check free access and pricing
A free plan is available from tools in this category, while other tools use paid plans or offer trials. Compare the plan terms with your expected project size.
Published examples include Aeroyantra at $69 per month after its free plan, MapperTool at €15 per month on an annual plan, and Correlator3D from $295 per month.
Review openness and compatibility
Open-source code is available from tools in this category, which can matter if you need to inspect or change the software. Check the licence before adopting it.
Coordinate-system support is another comparison field. Confirm that the systems used by your surveying or mapping workflow are supported.
Questions people ask
Can I use drone mapping software for free?
A free plan is offered by tools in this category. Other options are paid, and a free trial is available from selected tools.
Which platforms are supported?
Listed platforms include Windows, web, API, macOS, self-hosted, and Linux. Support differs by tool, so check the product details.
What mapping exports should I compare?
Orthomosaic export and point cloud export are comparison fields. Image capacity per project and coordinate-system support are also listed.
Do these tools have open-source code?
Open-source code is offered by tools in this category. Check the licence and workflow fit before choosing one.