Overview

3Dsurvey is desktop software for processing and classifying surveying data. It can turn project data into 3D models, orthophotos, digital elevation models, point clouds, and reports. Supported inputs span drone and camera data, GNSS, LiDAR, SONAR, geospatial data, and real-time telemetry, making it a survey-oriented tool rather than an image-only reconstruction package.

The company says it was founded in 2011 by land surveyors Tomaž Izak, Marko Mesarič, and Vid Peterman, and is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Its highlighted sectors are construction, land surveying, and surface mining. Readers comparing tools in this category can browse our Photogrammetry Software list.

Key features

3Dsurvey combines processing with tools for extracting measurements and drawing from survey results. Its integrated tools include CAD drawing, volume calculation, contour lines, profile lines, and cross sections. The product also supports ground control points and lists orthophoto, point cloud, and GIS data export.

Listed import formats include TIFF, JPG, PNG, KMZ, OBJ, PLY, E57, LAS, DXF, PDF, TXT, XYZ, DOC, XML, and MP4. This range covers imagery, geospatial and point-cloud data, documents, and video. 3Dsurvey Cloud Viewer lets users upload results and share a link for viewing a project from any device.

The wider product offering includes 3Dsurvey Pilot, available through iOS and Android links. Its RTK Videogrammetry module uses the Android SiteScan app. These mobile tools complement the desktop deployment; they do not change the stated desktop focus of the core software.

Pricing

3Dsurvey is paid software, with subscription and perpetual license options. The listed prices are:

Yearly Subscription License: 187.50 EUR per year, billed yearly in the amount of 2,250 €, excluding taxes. It includes a floating license, unlimited desktop processing, and premium support.
Monthly Subscription License: 225.00 EUR per month, billed monthly, excluding taxes. It includes a floating license, unlimited desktop processing, and premium support.
Perpetual License: 3399.00 EUR per once, billed one time, excluding taxes. It includes a floating license, unlimited desktop processing, and first-year premium support and upgrades.

A free 14-day trial provides full functionality without data limitations. There is also a free standalone student license for individual, non-commercial use, including add-on modules.

Platforms

The main deployment is desktop. The stated minimum requirements include 64-bit Windows 7, 8, or 10, or Ubuntu 22.04, with 16 GB of RAM and an NVIDIA GTX 1050 or better. The product is also listed across Android, iOS, Linux, web, and Windows; the mobile offering includes 3Dsurvey Pilot, while Cloud Viewer supports project viewing from any device.

Who it's for

3Dsurvey is aimed at teams and professionals working with survey data, especially in construction, land surveying, and surface mining. Its range of input types and measurement tools will be most relevant where projects need to move from collected data to mapped or modeled outputs, volume calculations, profiles, or cross sections. The student license gives individual learners a no-cost non-commercial route to use the software.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad input support, a range of survey outputs, integrated measurement and drawing tools, cloud-based sharing, a full-functionality trial, and a free student license.
Cons: The listed minimum desktop requirements include 16 GB RAM and a GTX 1050 or better; subscription prices exclude taxes, and the perpetual option is a one-time purchase.

Alternatives

Other options to consider include WebODM, COLMAP, Polycam, RealityScan, KIRI Engine, OpenDroneMap, 3DF Zephyr, and OpenReco.

Verdict

3Dsurvey brings photogrammetry processing, survey-specific extraction tools, and project sharing together in a desktop-centered package. Its supported inputs and outputs cover a wide range of surveying workflows, while the free trial lets prospective users explore full functionality without a data cap. Before choosing a license, account for the listed price, tax exclusion, desktop requirements, and the distinction between subscription support and the perpetual license's first-year support and upgrades.

	3Dsurvey	PhotoCatch
Free plan	No	No
Free trial	Yes	No
Paid from	€15.63/mo	—
Open source	No	No
Platforms	Android, iOS, Linux, Web, Windows	macOS, iOS
Free plan	No	Yes
Deployment	desktop	both
Orthophoto export	Yes	—
Point cloud export	Yes	Yes
Ground control points	Yes	—
GIS data export	Yes	—

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