Tech riderRev. 5 Oct 2026
Quick Terrain Modeler
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2Costsfree trial
- 3Point-cloud registrationYes
- 4Point classificationYes
- 5Processing modedesktop
- 6LAS/LAZ supportYes
- 7Geospatial analysisYes
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: appliedimagery.com

Overview
Quick Terrain Modeler is ranked #16 of 24 in point cloud software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.
Quick Terrain Modeler plans and pricing
All plansQuick Terrain Modeler Not published Node Lock, Portable, or Floating license; complete capability bundled as one product appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
Compared on point cloud software
- Free plan
- Noappliedimagery.com
- Point-cloud registration
- Yesappliedimagery.com
- Point classification
- Yesappliedimagery.com
- Processing mode
- desktopappliedimagery.com
- LAS/LAZ support
- Yesappliedimagery.com
- Geospatial analysis
- Yesappliedimagery.com
Facts
- What it does
- Quick Terrain Modeler is 3D point cloud and terrain exploitation software designed for LiDAR and other 3D data sources.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Visualize
- It can display point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and drape file-based or WMS imagery over them.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Analyze
- Analysis tools include 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zone analysis.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Extract
- Its classification and extraction tool can extract building footprints, roof vectors, and centroids and generate DSM and DTM products.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Data compatibility
- It supports data from LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Exports and integrations
- It offers export options for GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth, and supports WMS imagery and NGA GRID access for DoD users.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Quick Terrain Modeler functions without a network connection, though some integrations and data access features require one.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Security and restrictions
- The maker says it can be used on classified networks and workstations, and notes that components are export-restricted.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- License choices
- Node Lock is tied to one workstation, Portable uses a USB dongle that can move between workstations, and Floating supports network access and concurrent use when multiple licenses are available.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Platform
- Quick Terrain Modeler is a 64-bit Windows application and does not run directly on macOS; the maker says some users run it on Macs with Boot Camp and Windows.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Trial
- A free trial license is available, and downloading it requires an organizational email address rather than a generic email address.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- The maker provides tutorials, a help file, live WebEx training, and self-paced video training; the training portal has no charge for users with an active maintenance agreement.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker says Quick Terrain Modeler serves DoD and civilian applications and has users across the military branches and intelligence community.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Applied Imagery says it was founded in 2004 in Silver Spring, Maryland, to commercialize software developed at Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Lab.appliedimagery.com · 5 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2004appliedimagery.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Chevy Chase, Maryland, United Statesappliedimagery.com · 28 Sept 2026
Best Quick Terrain Modeler alternatives
See all 20 All accessCh 01 WhiteboxTools Free planFree trialLinux from $61.67/mo7.7 All accessCh 02 Point Cloud Library Free planAndroidLinux Free to start7.2 All accessCh 03 LidarView Free planLinuxWindows Free to start7.1 All accessCh 04 LP360 WebWindows from $51.67/mo6.9 All accessCh 05 Open3D APILinux 6.9 All accessCh 06 PointCab Origins Free trialMacWindows from €420/mo6.9
Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Point Cloud Software in 2026#16 of 24
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Sources
- appliedimagery.com· checked 5 Oct 2026
- appliedimagery.com/features/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- appliedimagery.com/support/faqs/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- appliedimagery.com/download/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- appliedimagery.com/company/· checked 5 Oct 2026


