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Correlator3D vs Navmii GPS

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Correlator3D

Maps

SimActive photogrammetry with a published price list and a perpetual licence still on sale

From
$295/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Navmii GPS

Maps

Free offline GPS navigation worldwide

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Navmii GPS has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Correlator3D the standard licence caps at 61 megapixel sensors, so an operator moving to a medium or large format camera has to buy a different and separately quoted licence rather than paying an upgrade fee.; Navmii GPS pricing is pay-as-you-go but no rate cards or costs published online
  • They diverge on capability: Correlator3D covers Aerial triangulation, Navmii GPS covers Offline navigation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Correlator3D and Navmii GPS actually diverge.

Attributes where Correlator3D and Navmii GPS differ
AttributeCorrelator3DNavmii GPS
Starting price$295/monthFree
Pricing modelOne-time purchasefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsIos, Android
FoundedUnknown2008

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Maps).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Correlator3D

  • Aerial triangulation
  • DSM and DTM generation
  • Orthomosaic production
  • Point cloud and 3D mesh output
  • Feature extraction
  • GPU acceleration
  • Satellite imagery support
  • Batch and unattended processing

Only in Navmii GPS

  • Offline navigation
  • Voice guidance
  • Speed camera alerts
  • Traffic updates
  • Fuel prices
  • CarPlay
  • Android Auto
  • SSL encryption

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Correlator3D

  • An aerial survey company processing large photographic blocks where per-project cloud credits would be more expensive than owning a licencenot Navmii GPS
  • A national or regional mapping agency that needs software it can run offline on classified or restricted imagerynot Navmii GPS
  • A drone service provider producing bare-earth terrain models for volumetrics and corridor mapping at high throughputnot Navmii GPS
  • An organisation that wants a perpetual licence because a multi-year subscription cannot be justified against its capital budgeting rulesnot Navmii GPS

Navmii GPS

  • Connected car navigation integrationnot Correlator3D
  • Vehicle tracking and fleet managementnot Correlator3D
  • EV and truck-specific routing solutionsnot Correlator3D

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Correlator3D

  • The standard licence caps at 61 megapixel sensors, so an operator moving to a medium or large format camera has to buy a different and separately quoted licence rather than paying an upgrade fee.
  • It is Windows desktop only with no cloud processing option, so throughput is bounded by the workstation and GPU you buy, and there is no way to burst capacity for one large job.
  • There is no collaboration layer, client portal or field application, so deliverable sharing, review and version control all have to be handled by other software.
  • The interface and workflow are built for photogrammetry specialists; an occasional drone operator will find the learning curve steeper than a consumer-oriented mapping package.
  • The perpetual licence includes only one year of support and updates, and staying current afterwards means paying maintenance, so the headline $5,900 is not the whole long-term cost.

Navmii GPS

  • Pricing is pay-as-you-go but no rate cards or costs published online
  • Customers must contact sales team directly at +44 (0)208 090 8311 or [email protected] for pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Correlator3D

$295/month
  • Monthly subscription$295/month
    • Unlimited images
    • Sensors up to 61 megapixels
    • All modules and tools
  • Yearly subscription$2950/year
    • Unlimited images
    • Sensors up to 61 megapixels
    • All modules and tools
  • Permanent licence$5900/one-time
    • Perpetual licence
    • Unlimited images up to 61 megapixels
    • All modules and tools
  • Permanent floating licence$6400/one-time
    • Perpetual floating licence shared across machines
    • Unlimited images up to 61 megapixels
    • One year of support and updates included

Navmii GPS

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Offline navigation
    • Voice guidance
    • Speed camera alerts
  • Premium Features$4.99/one-time
    • Ad-free experience
    • Premium voices
    • Advanced routing

Which should you pick?

Choose Correlator3D if

  • You need aerial triangulation.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want dsm and dtm generation.
Correlator3D review

Choose Navmii GPS if

  • You need offline navigation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want voice guidance.
Navmii GPS review

Questions people ask

Is Correlator3D or Navmii GPS better?
Neither clearly leads. Correlator3D starts at $295/month and Navmii GPS at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Correlator3D or Navmii GPS?
Navmii GPS has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $295/month for Correlator3D and Free for Navmii GPS.
Does Correlator3D or Navmii GPS run on more platforms?
Correlator3D runs on Windows. Navmii GPS runs on Ios, Android.
Can I use Navmii GPS for free?
Yes. Navmii GPS has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Correlator3D starts at $295/month.
What is Correlator3D best used for?
Correlator3D is most often used for an aerial survey company processing large photographic blocks where per-project cloud credits would be more expensive than owning a licence, a national or regional mapping agency that needs software it can run offline on classified or restricted imagery, a drone service provider producing bare-earth terrain models for volumetrics and corridor mapping at high throughput, an organisation that wants a perpetual licence because a multi-year subscription cannot be justified against its capital budgeting rules. Of those, an aerial survey company processing large photographic blocks where per-project cloud credits would be more expensive than owning a licence and a national or regional mapping agency that needs software it can run offline on classified or restricted imagery are not what Navmii GPS is typically brought in for.
What can Correlator3D do that Navmii GPS cannot?
Correlator3D covers Aerial triangulation, DSM and DTM generation, Orthomosaic production, Point cloud and 3D mesh output. Navmii GPS covers Offline navigation, Voice guidance, Speed camera alerts, Traffic updates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Correlator3D: Can I still buy a perpetual licence?

Yes. $5,900 for a permanent licence and $6,400 for a permanent floating licence, each including a year of support and updates.

Navmii GPS: How is Navmii GPS pricing structured?

Navmii uses a pay-as-you-go model where you only pay for what you actually use, avoiding fixed contracts or capacity planning limitations. However, specific rates and pricing details are not published online. Source: https://www.navmii.com/pricing

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Correlator3D: What limits the standard licence?

Sensor resolution, up to 61 megapixels. Medium format, large format and satellite imagery need separately priced licences.

Navmii GPS: How do I get Navmii pricing information?

Navmii pricing requires direct contact with their sales team. You can call +44 (0)208 090 8311, email [email protected], or use their online contact form. Specific pricing details are customized based on your integration and usage needs. Source: https://www.navmii.com/pricing

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Correlator3D: Is there a cloud version?

No. Processing runs on your own Windows workstation. SimActive offers a data processing service as an alternative to buying the software.

Correlator3D: Does it handle satellite imagery?

Yes, under a separate satellite licence class quoted on request.

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