Comparison of photogrammetry software


Photogrammetry is the technique to extract geometric information from two-dimensional images or video.

Comparison of notable packages

ApplicationLicensePlatformStandalone / pluginAutomatic modellingScalabilityType of photogrammetryData sourceInceptionVendor / creatorGuide priceOnline serviceFree tier or trial period
3DF ZephyrMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages, video, laser scan20133DFLOW, Free Edition and Free Trial
Microsoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UAV, terrestrialImages, video, LiDAR, SLAM, bathymetry20143Dsurvey d.o.o. 3Dsurvey Cloud Fully-functional 14-day free trial, no credit card needed.
Ames Stereo PipelineApache v2Linux and OSXStandaloneSatellite, aerial, close-rangeImagesNASA
IMAGINE PhotogrammetryMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, satellite, UASImages2009Hexagon Geospatial
Metashape Linux, macOS, Microsoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UAS, satelliteImages, video, laser scan2010Agisoft Agisoft Cloud Unlimited featured 30 days trial or free demo mode with limited features.
OpenDroneMapAGPLv3Linux, macOS, Microsoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages, video2013OpenDroneMap
PhotoModelerMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages, video, laser scan1994Eos Systems - PhotoModeler Free no-save demo mode, or free 30 day all features trial.
PhotosynthMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneClose-rangeImages2008Microsoft Live Labs, University of Washington
Pix4DmapperLinux, macOS, Microsoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages, video2011Pix4D
QloneiOS, Android, macOSStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages2017EyeCue Vision Technologies LTD.
RealityCaptureMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, UASImages, video, laser scans2014Capturing Reality
SOCET SETMicrosoft WindowsStandaloneAerial, close-range, satelliteImagesBAE Systems