Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
VisitGlobal Mapper vs Pointly
What both publish
| Fact | Global Mapper | Pointly |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hallowell, Maine, United States | Berlin, 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 pricing page names ArcGIS Pro and Bentley MicroStation as extension integrations; the MicroStation extension is available by request. |
| Security | The installation help page states that there are no known security vulnerabilities in the current version of Global Mapper. | Pointly describes itself as ISO 27001 certified and identifies its certification as ISO/IEC 27001:2022. |
| 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. | Pointly says it usually answers contact enquiries within one business day. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
Pointly plans
- Pointly Box usage based0.03 €, paid once
- API standard classifiers0.15 € a month
- API own class catalog0.20 € a month
- Professional S99 € a month
- Professional M490 € a month
- Professional M+790 € a month
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 Pointly if…
Pointly suits teams working with large LiDAR datasets that need classification, vector outputs or rule-based validation. Its API, web and self-hosted options support different deployment needs.