Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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| Fact | Global Mapper | LP360 |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 2003 |
| Headquarters | Hallowell, Maine, United States | Madison, Alabama, United States |
| 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. | The product supports sensors including DJI, Microdrones, Phoenix LiDAR, Riegl, TrueView, Wingtra, and YellowScan, and can combine data with other geospatial sources. |
| Purpose | Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for geospatial data processing, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and deployment-ready mapping. | LP360 Drone processes, analyzes, and creates deliverables from drone LiDAR and imagery data. |
| Security | The installation help page states that there are no known security vulnerabilities in the current version of Global Mapper. | LP360 describes itself as local-first: core processing is local, cloud workflows are optional and user-initiated, and cloud transfers use HTTPS/TLS encryption. |
| 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. | GeoCue lists a technical support phone number of 1-256-715-5091 and provides a help and knowledge base and community forum. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
LP360 plans
- DJI L1/L2 Cloud batch processing$620 a year
- Cloud Collaborate$930 a year
- 3D Accuracy$1,115 a year
- AI Ground Classification$1,360 a year
- LP360 Drone$1,675 a year
- Strip Align for Drone$1,675 a year
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 LP360 if…
LP360 Drone suits users working with drone LiDAR and imagery who need processing, analysis, and deliverables. Its local processing and offline operation may suit users who need to avoid external data transmission in that mode.