Global Mapper vs PDAL

Global Mapper plans

• Essentials$599 a year
• Advanced$1,199 a year
• Professional$2,199 a year

PDAL plans

No prices published.

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 PDAL if…

PDAL suits people processing point clouds on Linux, macOS, or Windows computers. It is relevant for users needing registration, classification, geospatial analysis, or mesh conversion.