Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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PointCab Origins
6.3#5 in point cloud softwareFrom €420 a monthmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Global Mapper | PointCab Origins |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1993 | 2013 |
| Headquarters | Hallowell, Maine, United States | Wernau, Germany |
| 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 maker lists CAD plugins for Archicad, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Revit, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD. |
| Purpose | Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for geospatial data processing, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and deployment-ready mapping. | PointCab Origins evaluates point cloud data from laser scanners and transfers results to CAD and BIM systems. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
PointCab Origins plans
- Origins Core — monthly rental€420 a month
- Origins Core — perpetual license—
- Origins Core — yearly 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 PointCab Origins if…
Origins is described as suitable for surveyors and architects, as well as beginners and professionals working with point clouds. It is for users who need to measure scan data and transfer results into CAD or BIM workflows.