3DF Zephyr
6.8#6 in drone mapping softwareFrom €250 a monthFree planWindows
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| Fact | 3DF Zephyr | Agisoft Metashape |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | The full feature list says users can create scripts and automate workflows with Python and configure batch processing with XML files. | Professional Edition offers Python scripting and Java bindings for automation and integration into Python or Java pipelines. |
| Company | 3Dflow describes itself as a privately held computer vision and image processing consultancy and software house established in 2011 as a University of Verona spin-off. | Agisoft LLC lists its address in St. Petersburg, Russia, and says it was founded in 2006. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2006 |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Verona, Italy | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Purpose | 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. | Metashape processes digital images photogrammetrically and generates 3D spatial data for GIS, cultural heritage documentation, visual effects, and indirect measurement. |
3DF Zephyr plans
- 3DF Zephyr FreeFree
- 3DF Zephyr (Monthly)€250 a month
- 3DF Zephyr Lite$199, paid once
- 3DF Zephyr$4,200, paid once
Agisoft Metashape plans
- Standard Edition$179 a month
- Professional Edition—
- Professional Edition Service Provider License — pay-per-use$155.90 a month
- Agisoft Metashape Standard Edition$179, paid once
- Agisoft Metashape Professional Edition$3,499, paid once
- Professional Edition Service Provider License — annual renting$6,736 a year
Pick 3DF Zephyr if…
It suits people who need to turn photographs into 3D models and related mapping, measurement, or CAD outputs. The free edition is for personal use; the Education edition has the same features but excludes commercial purposes.
Pick Agisoft Metashape if…
Metashape suits people creating 3D spatial data from aerial, close-range, or satellite images. Professional Edition is relevant to GIS, surveying, imagery analysis, and users automating or distributing processing workflows.