3DF Zephyr
6.8#6 in drone mapping softwareFrom €250 a monthFree planWindows
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PIX4Dcatch
7.4#2 in drone mapping softwareFrom $132.50 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | 3DF Zephyr | PIX4Dcatch |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Verona, Italy | Prilly, Switzerland |
| Processing | The feature list describes automatic camera parameter estimation and selectable global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. | 3D processing does not happen on the mobile device; processing requires a valid PIX4Dcloud or PIX4Dmatic license or trial. |
| Purpose | 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. | PIX4Dcatch is a mobile app for ground 3D scans that turns terrestrial data into 3D models. |
| Support | The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users. | PIX4D customers and trial holders can contact the support team, while prospective customers can contact sales or post in the PIX4D Community. |
3DF Zephyr plans
- 3DF Zephyr FreeFree
- 3DF Zephyr (Monthly)€250 a month
- 3DF Zephyr Lite$199, paid once
- 3DF Zephyr$4,200, paid once
PIX4Dcatch plans
- DiscoveryFree
- PIX4Dcatch Pro$132.50 a month
- PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro$506.67 a month
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 PIX4Dcatch if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.