Point Cloud Library
6.3#4 in point cloud softwareFree planFree planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitPoint Cloud Library vs Terrasolid TerraScan
Terrasolid TerraScan
6.2#6 in point cloud softwareFrom €47.50 a monthWindows
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| Fact | Point Cloud Library | Terrasolid TerraScan |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | PCL has been successfully compiled and deployed on Linux, MacOS, Windows, and Android. | Terrasolid applications run on Spatix or supported Bentley platforms; listed Bentley platforms include MicroStation, PowerDraft, OpenCities Map, OpenRoads Designer, and ContextCapture Editor. |
| Support | The project directs general usage questions to Stack Overflow and its Discord server for community chat. | The maintenance agreement describes support as replies to technical questions and reasonable efforts to resolve problems, while excluding training and consulting. |
Point Cloud Library plans
- Point Cloud LibraryFree
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 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 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.