RIEGL RiSCAN PRO
5.2#17 in point cloud softwareWindows
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6.7#2 in point cloud softwareFrom $740 a yearFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | RIEGL RiSCAN PRO | WhiteboxTools |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Horn, Austria | Guelph, Canada |
| Purpose | RiSCAN PRO is RIEGL’s operating and processing software for terrestrial laser scanning projects. | Whitebox provides geospatial tools for terrain analysis, hydrology, LiDAR, remote sensing, and vector GIS. |
| Support | RIEGL directs technical support requests to its support channel and provides regional sales contact details on the product page. | Entry includes best-effort community support, Standard includes a priority support queue during business hours, and Enterprise support is available by agreement. |
RIEGL RiSCAN PRO plans
- RiSCAN PRO licensesPriced on request
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 RIEGL RiSCAN PRO if…
RiSCAN PRO is for users working on terrestrial scanning projects with supported RIEGL scanners who need acquisition, point-cloud processing, or mesh tools. Its listed applications include surveying, architecture, forestry, and cultural heritage work.
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.