OpenDroneMap
6.3#9 in drone mapping software$64 one-timeAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitOpenDroneMap vs WebODM
What both publish
| Fact | OpenDroneMap | WebODM |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Hardware limit | With 8 GB of RAM, users will not be able to process more than 100 images. | The download page lists 20 GB free disk space and 8 GB RAM as minimum requirements, with 16 GB RAM and 100 GB disk space recommended for larger datasets. |
| Outputs | Supported outputs include orthorectified imagery, digital surface models, digital terrain models, textured 3D models, and classified point clouds. | Exports include high-resolution GeoTIFF, PNG, LAS/LAZ, OBJ and OGC 3D Tiles formats. |
OpenDroneMap plans
- Standard$64, paid once
- Business$149, paid once
WebODM plans
- WebODMFree
- Starter$24 a month
- Pro$35 a month
- Business$99 a month
- Pay As You Go—
Pick OpenDroneMap if…
ODM suits scientists, professionals, students, and hobbyists who need to turn camera images into geographic data or 3D outputs. Its APIs and Python SDK may also suit developers adding aerial-image processing to applications.
Pick WebODM if…
WebODM suits drone users who need to turn aerial imagery into maps, point clouds, elevation models, or textured 3D outputs. Its offline operation and export formats may also fit users working with local processing or GIS data.