Point Cloud Library
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VisitPoint Cloud Library vs Pointly
What both publish
| Fact | Point Cloud Library | Pointly |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | PCL natively supports OpenNI 3D interfaces for acquiring and processing data from devices such as PrimeSensor cameras, Microsoft Kinect, and Asus XTionPro. | The pricing page names ArcGIS Pro and Bentley MicroStation as extension integrations; the MicroStation extension is available by request. |
| Security | The repository README warns that a copy of the old website was hacked and may still host malicious code. | Pointly describes itself as ISO 27001 certified and identifies its certification as ISO/IEC 27001:2022. |
| Support | The project directs general usage questions to Stack Overflow and its Discord server for community chat. | Pointly says it usually answers contact enquiries within one business day. |
Point Cloud Library plans
- Point Cloud LibraryFree
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 Point Cloud Library if…
PCL suits developers and researchers working with 2D or 3D image and point-cloud processing. Its modular libraries and separate compilation may also help deployments with computing or storage constraints.
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.