Global Mapper
6.8#1 in point cloud softwareFrom $49.92 a monthAndroidiOSWindows
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WhiteboxTools
6.7#2 in point cloud softwareFrom $61.67 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Global Mapper | WhiteboxTools |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Hallowell, Maine, United States | Guelph, Canada |
| 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. | Whitebox works with QGIS, Python notebooks, R workflows, scripts, and local desktop processing. |
| Purpose | Global Mapper is a desktop GIS application for geospatial data processing, spatial analysis, geodetic workflows, and deployment-ready mapping. | Whitebox provides geospatial tools for terrain analysis, hydrology, LiDAR, remote sensing, and vector GIS. |
| 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. | Entry includes best-effort community support, Standard includes a priority support queue during business hours, and Enterprise support is available by agreement. |
Global Mapper plans
- Essentials$599 a year
- Advanced$1,199 a year
- Professional$2,199 a year
WhiteboxTools plans
- Whitebox Open Core (Python, R, QGIS)Free
- LiDAR & Forest Analytics — Entry$740 a year
- Environmental Risk & Compliance — Entry$890 a year
- Network Planning & Operations — Entry$995 a year
- LiDAR & Forest Analytics — Standard$1,270 a year
- Environmental Risk & Compliance — Standard$1,490 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 WhiteboxTools if…
WhiteboxTools suits GIS practitioners who need terrain, hydrology, LiDAR, or vector-analysis tools in Python, R, or QGIS workflows. Local processing may also suit teams with on-premises or offline needs.