3DF Zephyr vs Propeller Platform
3DF Zephyr
3dflow.netPropeller Platform
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| Figure | 3DF Zephyr | Propeller Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €199/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Spec score · Drone Mapping Software | 8.4 (#3) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Spec score · Photogrammetry Software | 8.4 (#8) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Company | 3Dflow describes itself as a privately held computer vision and image processing consultancy and software house established in 2011 as a University of Verona spin-off. | Propeller says it was created in 2014 to make survey data simpler, faster, and smarter; it started in Sydney, Australia, and identifies Denver as its US headquarters. |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Verona, Italy | Sydney, Australia |
| Integrations | The feature list states that users can upload models directly to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube, and describes Unity ArtEngine integration for ArtEngine license holders. | Listed connected integrations include HCSS, Trimble Connect and Trimble Business Center, OneDrive, and Procore; supported workflows include Autodesk, ArcGIS, QGIS, Carlson, Agtek, and Topcon. |
| Purpose | 3DF Zephyr automatically reconstructs 3D models from photos and supports workflows using camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. | Propeller is drone mapping software that brings plans, field data, machines, and people together on one map for worksite management. |
| Support | The maker lists forum support for Free users and email plus forum support for Lite and full-edition users. | Propeller advertises 24/7 expert support, guided onboarding and training, and phone, email, or in-platform support. |
| Trial | The maker offers 30-day trial licenses for Zephyr and Zephyr Lite by application, and requires a company or institutional email address. | The free trial provides 14 days of access to a user's own data in Propeller; access to demo sites continues while the account is maintained, and the trial does not include processing. |
Plans
3DF Zephyr
- 3DF Zephyr FreeFree
- 3DF Zephyr Lite€199 a month
- 3DF Zephyr (Monthly)€250 a month
- 3DF Zephyr€4,200 a month
- 3DF Zephyr Lite$199, paid once
- 3DF Zephyr$4,200, paid once
Propeller Platform
- Scale Platform PlanPrice not published
- Standard Platform PlanPrice not published
In their own words
3DF Zephyr
3DF Zephyr is Windows desktop software that reconstructs 3D models from photos, with workflows involving camera sensors, drones, and laser scanners. It estimates camera parameters automatically and offers global or incremental reconstruction pipelines. Outputs include orthophotos, orthomosaics, DEMs, contour lines, sections, CAD drawings, measurements, and project reports. Users can upload models to Sketchfab and videos to YouTube; Unity ArtEngine integration is described for people with an ArtEngine license. Plugins include native support for several laser scanner formats, a beta Canon DSLR remote-shooting plugin, and an experimental GEOBIM Revit plugin. Python scripts and XML files can automate workflows and batch processing. The free plan is for personal use and allows 50 photos or video frames, with limited exports and editing. Zephyr requires Windows 10 or 11, at least 16 GB of RAM, and 20 GB of free disk space. The listed Lite plan costs €199 a month, while the full Zephyr plan is listed at €4,200 a month.
Propeller Platform
Propeller Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.