Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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Terrasolid TerraScan
6.2#6 in point cloud softwareFrom €47.50 a monthWindows
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| Fact | Global Mapper | Terrasolid TerraScan |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hallowell, Maine, United States | Helsinki, Finland |
| Intended users | The maker identifies GIS professionals, surveyors, engineers, government agencies, utilities, environmental consultants, and public safety organizations as users. | The maker lists applications including urban planning, asset management, emergency response, mapping, powerline, road, railway, water resources, forestry, and mining. |
| 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 maintenance agreement describes support as replies to technical questions and reasonable efforts to resolve problems, while excluding training and consulting. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
Terrasolid TerraScan plans
- TerraScan UAV — 2-month subscription€370, paid once
- TerraScan Lite — annual subscription€570 a year
- TerraScan Full — 2-month subscription€612, paid once
- TerraScan UAV — 6-month subscription€738, paid once
- TerraScan UAV — annual subscription€1,026 a year
- TerraScan Full — 6-month subscription€1,245, paid once
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 Terrasolid TerraScan if…
TerraScan suits teams working with laser point clouds for mapping, infrastructure, planning, or resource applications. Its desktop processing, classification, and batch tools may fit workflows that handle repeated or large-area data.