DroneDeploy Aerial vs PhotoCatch
DroneDeploy Aerial
dronedeploy.com
PhotoCatch
photocatch.appSide by side
| Figure | DroneDeploy Aerial | PhotoCatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $159/mo | $4.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Spec score · Photogrammetry Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.9 (#17) |
| Integrations | The product page names Esri ArcGIS, Procore and Autodesk integrations, plus 40+ other marketplace platforms and an open API. | The App Store page says USDZ exports are ready for AR Quick Look and OBJ exports can be used in almost any 3D software. |
| Purpose | DroneDeploy Aerial lets teams fly drones, capture site data and turn it into automated insights. | PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos or video. |
| Support | The Flight & Analysis plan includes email and live chat support; Ag Lite lists email-based support. | The support page directs questions to [email protected]. |
Plans
DroneDeploy Aerial
- Ag Lite Plan$1,908 a year
- Flight & Analysis Plan$4,188 a year
- Advanced Flight & Analysis PlanPriced on request
- DroneDeploy AerialPriced on request
PhotoCatch
- PhotoCatchFree
- PhotoCatch Essentials$4.99 a month
- PhotoCatch Pro$9.99 a month
- PhotoCatch Small Business$19.99 a month
- PhotoCatch Corporate$49.99 a month
In their own words
DroneDeploy Aerial
DroneDeploy Aerial has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PhotoCatch
PhotoCatch creates 3D models from photos and video, with capture and editing options on macOS and iOS. The desktop app can build models from separate photos, video, or both, then provides texture editing, AR optimization, transform, and crop tools. It exports USDZ and OBJ files; the App Store page says USDZ exports are ready for AR Quick Look and OBJ files work with almost any 3D software. PhotoCatch Cloud brings photogrammetry and 3D editing to mobile for capture, editing, and sharing on site. Its Depth Capture feature is intended to keep a model at the same scale as the real-world object. The maker presents PhotoCatch for personal, business, and enterprise uses such as AR, VR, construction, real estate, VFX, and online shopping. Desktop requirements are macOS 12 Monterey or later and Apple Silicon; some Intel Macs may work with 16 GB RAM and a compatible AMD GPU with 4 GB VRAM. The free plan is free. Monthly options are Essentials at 4.99 USD, Pro at 9.99 USD, Small Business at 19.99 USD, and Corporate at $49.99 a month.