Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | Global Mapper | Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product supports data exchange with ArcGIS formats and can export to Avenza Maps for offline field use; MAPublisher provides a workflow with Adobe Illustrator. | LGSx files support downstream use in Leica CloudWorx, Cyclone 3DR, and Hexagon GeoCloud. |
| Intended users | The maker identifies GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations as users. | Leica describes the software as serving users of any skill level and presents it for point-cloud project workflows. |
| Purpose | Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for geospatial data processing, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and deployment-ready mapping. | It is post-processing software for registering, visualizing, and analyzing 3D point cloud data. |
| Security | The installation help page states that there are no known security vulnerabilities in the current version of Global Mapper. | Leica says REGISTER 360 PLUS can digitally sign RTC360 scan data to protect it from manipulation and authenticate the origin of scan files. |
| Support | Technical support is included with Global Mapper purchase and covers the current software version; the policy lists security patches, bug fixes, feature enhancements, and standard support. | The product page links to Active Customer Care, Customer Care Packages, and the myWorld customer portal. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS plans
- Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS – BLK Edition (1 year subscription)$2,650 a year
- Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS (1 year subscription)—
Pick Global Mapper if…
Global Mapper suits GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations. Its plans include tools for users working with geodetic data, lidar, or imagery.
Pick Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS if…
It suits users handling point-cloud projects who need registration, visualization, analysis, and batch processing. The BLK Edition is for Leica BLK reality capture projects up to 500 scans.