LP360 vs Quick Terrain Modeler

LP360 Drone is desktop software for processing, analyzing, and producing deliverables from drone LiDAR and imagery data. Its views synchronize 2D, 3D, and profile displays, and include 3D Gaussian Splat viewing. Tools cover LiDAR quality control and repair, filtering, 3D editing, automated ground classification, terrain models, and volume calculations. Optional AI add-ons classify ground and above-ground features, extract forestry outputs, and identify utility corridor features. LP360 supports sensors including DJI, Microdrones, Phoenix LiDAR, Riegl, TrueView, Wingtra, and YellowScan, and can combine data with other geospatial sources. Exports include CAD formats and LANDXML; LPLAS files follow the ASPRS LAS specification. The Drone license is a floating license for one device and limits project size to 10km². Core processing is local, with optional cloud workflows; offline or air-gapped operation is supported. A free plan is listed. The LP360 Drone plan costs $1,675 USD per year.

Quick Terrain Modeler is 64-bit Windows desktop software for exploiting 3D point clouds and terrain data from LiDAR and other sources. It displays point clouds and surface models in 3D scenes and can drape file-based or WMS imagery over them. Analysis tools cover 3D measurement, slope, flood, volumetric, communications, and helicopter landing zones. Classification and extraction can produce building footprints, roof vectors, centroids, DSMs, and DTMs. The software accepts LiDAR, radar, photogrammetry or imagery, and sonar, including multiple sensor types in one scene. Exports support GIS, imagery, CAD, PowerPoint, and Google Earth; WMS imagery and NGA GRID access are available for DoD users. It can operate without a network, although some integrations and data access need one. Node Lock, Portable, and Floating licenses serve different workstation and network arrangements. Pricing is on request, and a free trial requires an organizational email address.