PIX4Dcatch vs Propeller Platform
PIX4Dcatch
pix4d.comPropeller Platform
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| Figure | PIX4Dcatch | Propeller Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $132.50/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Drone Mapping Software | 8.1 (#7) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Lausanne, Switzerland | Sydney, Australia |
| Intended users | The pricing page describes PIX4Dcatch Pro as intended for surveyors, civil engineers, and utility professionals working in the field. | The site lists teams including project managers, foremen and superintendents, site engineers and operators, surveyors and GIS teams, estimators, and quarry and aggregate managers. |
| Purpose | PIX4Dcatch is a mobile app for ground 3D scans that turns terrestrial data into 3D models. | Propeller is drone mapping software that brings plans, field data, machines, and people together on one map for worksite management. |
| Support | PIX4D customers and trial holders can contact the support team, while prospective customers can contact sales or post in the PIX4D Community. | Propeller advertises 24/7 expert support, guided onboarding and training, and phone, email, or in-platform support. |
Plans
PIX4Dcatch
- DiscoveryFree
- PIX4Dcatch Pro$132.50 a month
- PIX4Dcatch Pro + PIX4Dcloud Pro$506.67 a month
Propeller Platform
- Scale Platform PlanPrice not published
- Standard Platform PlanPrice not published
In their own words
PIX4Dcatch
PIX4Dcatch is a mobile app for capturing ground scans and turning terrestrial data into 3D models. It records image frames with position and orientation information and gives real-time feedback on scan coverage. Georeferenced models are created with photogrammetry and LiDAR; LiDAR depth capture is used by the iOS version, while Android processing does not use depth data. Processing happens off the phone and requires a valid PIX4Dcloud or PIX4Dmatic license or trial. Captured data can be uploaded to PIX4Dcloud or exported to PIX4Dmapper or PIX4Dmatic, and the product page describes overlays for DXF, IFC, and SHP designs. Phone GNSS location is expected to be accurate to a few meters; a supported RTK device can provide absolute accuracy in the range of a few centimeters, with compatible equipment and an active regional NTRIP subscription. After login, capture can work offline, but cloud uploads need internet access. PIX4Dcloud can process up to 4,000 images per project. The Discovery license is free; PIX4Dcatch Pro is $132.50 a month, billed yearly, excluding taxes.
Propeller Platform
Propeller Platform has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.