Leica Cyclone 3DR
5.6#14 in point cloud softwareWindows
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6.7#2 in point cloud softwareFrom $61.67 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Leica Cyclone 3DR | WhiteboxTools |
|---|---|---|
| File formats | The 2024.0 release notes list support for formats including LGS/LGSx, E57, LAS/LAZ, IFC, RVT, FBX, DWG and DXF, with some file types dependent on license. | Listed formats include GeoTIFF, Cloud-Optimized GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ, COPC, GeoPackage, FlatGeobuf, GeoParquet, GeoJSON, and Shapefile. |
| Integrations | Leica describes Cyclone 3DR as working with Cyclone FIELD 360, Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS, Hexagon GeoCloud and Leica CloudWorx. | Whitebox works with QGIS, Python notebooks, R workflows, scripts, and local desktop processing. |
| License limits | The release notes say DWG requires the AEC or PRO Edition and available license options depend on what was purchased. | The Pro EULA restricts hosted access, SaaS, embedded systems, cloud deployments, and automated batch-processing services unless the company expressly authorizes them in writing. |
| Purpose | Cyclone 3DR transforms point cloud data into 3D models, deliverables and reports using automation and AI classification tools. | Whitebox provides geospatial tools for terrain analysis, hydrology, LiDAR, remote sensing, and vector GIS. |
Leica Cyclone 3DR plans
No prices published.
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 Leica Cyclone 3DR if…
It suits professionals working with point clouds who need inspection, modelling, meshing or reporting workflows on Windows. The PRO Edition packages target AEC, Survey and Plant industries.
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.