WebODM may suit people who need to create mapping and 3D outputs from drone imagery, including when working offline.
Free plan Open source From $24 a month, billed yearly WebWindowsMacLinuxAPISelf-hosted
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Best Drone Mapping Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Drone mapping software processes aerial images into mapping outputs such as orthomosaics and point clouds. This list helps buyers compare tools for image processing and map production.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 WebODM | WebODM may suit people who need to create mapping and 3D outputs from drone imagery, including when working offline. | 6.0 | $24 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 PIX4Dcatch | It is intended for field users such as surveyors, civil engineers, and utility professionals. | 5.7 | $132.50 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 03 3DF Zephyr | It suits Windows users building photogrammetry models from photos, drones, sensors, or scanners. | 5.4 | €250 a month | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Agisoft Metashape | 5.4 | — | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 29 Sep 2026 | |
| 05 OpenDroneMap | 5.0 | $64 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, API | 1 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Correlator3D | 4.9 | $2,950 a year | Free trial | Windows, Self-hosted | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 07 DroneDeploy Aerial | 4.8 | $1,908 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 08 MicMac | MicMac is aimed mainly at professional and academic users working with photogrammetry. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 09 PhotoModeler | 4.7 | $548 a year | Free trial | Windows | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Propeller Platform | Propeller Platform suits worksite teams in aggregates, waste management, mining, and civil construction. | 4.5 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 9 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered with newest releases first, using figures the makers publish; entries are not scored. Compare free plans, paid starting prices, processing mode, images per project, coordinate systems, exports and supported platforms.
02
PIX4Dcatch
It is intended for field users such as surveyors, civil engineers, and utility professionals.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows Record5.7 Visit
03
3DF Zephyr
It suits Windows users building photogrammetry models from photos, drones, sensors, or scanners.
Windows Record5.4 Visit
04
Agisoft Metashape
WebWindowsMac+1 Record5.4 Visit
05
OpenDroneMap
WindowsMacLinux+2 Record5.0 Visit
8
MicMac
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit MicMac is aimed mainly at professional and academic users working with photogrammetry.
10
Propeller Platform
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.5 Visit Propeller Platform suits worksite teams in aggregates, waste management, mining, and civil construction.
13
Trimble Inpho
Windows — Record3.6 Visit Trimble Inpho may suit mapping and geospatial teams producing aerial imagery deliverables for city, rural or topographic projects.
Before you choose
Start with access and cost
Check whether a tool offers a free plan, a free trial or a paid plan. Compare the published paid starting price when one is shown.
A free plan can help you assess a workflow before paying. Trial terms differ, so check the stated trial period.
Match the platform to your setup
The listed platforms include Windows, web, API, macOS, self-hosted and Linux. Choose a tool that fits where you plan to run processing and manage projects.
An API or self-hosted option may suit a connected or controlled deployment, while a web option runs through a browser.
Check the outputs you need
Compare the mapping outputs a tool provides, including orthomosaic export and point cloud export. Confirm that the output type matches your downstream work.
Review processing limits
Processing mode and images per project indicate how a tool handles image work and project size. Compare these fields with the volume of imagery you expect to process.
Confirm coordinate systems
Coordinate-system support affects how mapping outputs align with other work. Check the listed coordinate systems before selecting a tool for a specific project.
Questions
Which pricing options can I compare?
The list compares free plans, paid plans, paid starting prices and free trials where makers publish them.
Which platforms are covered?
Platforms shown include Windows, web, API, macOS, self-hosted and Linux.
What mapping exports are compared?
The comparison includes mapping outputs, orthomosaic export and point cloud export.
Can I compare image capacity?
Yes. Images per project is one of the comparison fields.
Are coordinate systems included?
Yes. Coordinate systems are listed as a comparison field.
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