Maps · head to head
Leica Infinity vs MapQuest
Leica Infinity
Maps
Office software that combines total station, GNSS, level, UAV and scanner data into one survey project
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
MapQuest
Maps
Free driving directions, live traffic updates, and road conditions for trip planning and navigation
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Leica Infinity leica publishes no pricing at all and sells through dealers, so identical firms in different regions pay different rates for the same modules and cannot benchmark a quote.; MapQuest subscription tiers cost more per transaction than the pay as you go rate at low volume, since $119 a month for 30,000 transactions is roughly $0.004 each against $0.0045 on demand
- They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, MapQuest covers Core Functionality.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Leica Infinity and MapQuest actually diverge.
| Attribute | Leica Infinity | MapQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | quote | freemium |
| Platforms | Windows | Web |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), 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 Leica Infinity
- Multi-sensor project
- Network adjustment
- GNSS baseline processing
- Point cloud handling
- Surface and volume
- Field data exchange
- Imaging and UAV workflow
- CAD, GIS and BIM export
Only in MapQuest
- Core Functionality
- User Interface
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Leica Infinity
- A survey practice running Leica instruments that wants control adjustment, GNSS post-processing and scan registration in one project rather than three packagesnot MapQuest
- A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot MapQuest
- A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot MapQuest
- An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot MapQuest
MapQuest
- Geocoding, routing and static maps over an APInot Leica Infinity
- Adding directions and place search to an applicationnot Leica Infinity
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Leica Infinity
- Leica publishes no pricing at all and sells through dealers, so identical firms in different regions pay different rates for the same modules and cannot benchmark a quote.
- It is modular, which means the advertised capability list is not what you get: sensor and processing modules are licensed separately and the useful configuration costs considerably more than the entry one.
- Third-party instrument data is supported but always second-class; a mixed Leica and Trimble fleet will have one manufacturer’s raw data going through a lossier import path.
- Windows only, with no macOS, Linux or browser option, which is a hard constraint for organisations moving field and office work to tablets or cloud desktops.
- Perpetual licences require an ongoing customer care contract to receive updates and support, so the perpetual option saves less over five years than it first appears.
MapQuest
- Subscription tiers cost more per transaction than the pay as you go rate at low volume, since $119 a month for 30,000 transactions is roughly $0.004 each against $0.0045 on demand
- The 50,000 free pay as you go transactions are described as available for a limited time rather than as a standing allowance
- Plan allowances are monthly and do not carry over
- Enterprise volume is custom priced
Pricing, plan by plan
Leica Infinity
On request- Infinity perpetual licence$undefined/year
- Bought once, owned outright
- Modular by sensor and processing capability
- Annual customer care contract needed for updates
- Infinity subscription$undefined/year
- Annual or multi-year term
- Includes updates for the term
- Modules added or removed at renewal
MapQuest
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the MapQuest review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Leica Infinity if
- You need multi-sensor project.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want network adjustment.
Questions people ask
- Is Leica Infinity or MapQuest better?
- Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and MapQuest at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or MapQuest?
- Leica Infinity starts at On request and MapQuest at On request.
- Does Leica Infinity or MapQuest run on more platforms?
- Leica Infinity runs on Windows. MapQuest runs on Web.
- What is Leica Infinity best used for?
- Leica Infinity is most often used for a survey practice running leica instruments that wants control adjustment, gnss post-processing and scan registration in one project rather than three packages, a contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and gnss data measured against a design surface for payment applications, a monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensible, an office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on leica captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same project. Of those, a survey practice running leica instruments that wants control adjustment, gnss post-processing and scan registration in one project rather than three packages and a contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and gnss data measured against a design surface for payment applications are not what MapQuest is typically brought in for.
- What can Leica Infinity do that MapQuest cannot?
- Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. MapQuest covers Core Functionality, User Interface.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Leica Infinity: Is Leica Infinity available as a perpetual licence?
Yes. Leica sells Infinity both as a subscription and as a perpetual licence, though updates on a perpetual licence require an active customer care contract.
MapQuest: What is the cheapest way to use MapQuest APIs?
The MapQuestGO plan offers 50,000 free transactions for a limited time, then charges $0.0045 per transaction. Monthly subscription plans start at $119/month for 30,000 transactions.
SourceLeica Infinity: How much does it cost?
Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.
MapQuest: Can I cache or store geocoding results on a monthly MapQuest plan?
No. Storing or caching geocodes is not allowed on monthly plans. Only Enterprise accounts can store geocodes off-map with the Extended Rights Geocoding feature.
SourceLeica Infinity: Does it work with non-Leica instruments?
It imports common third-party and standard formats, but Leica raw data is the first-class path. Expect reduced fidelity with competing raw formats.
MapQuest: What happens if I exceed my MapQuest monthly transaction limit?
The MapQuest pricing page does not specify overage charges. Users can modify their plan selection from their account dashboard at any time to scale up.
SourceLeica Infinity: Is there a free version?
No, only a 30-day trial.
MapQuest: Can I change my MapQuest plan mid-cycle?
Yes. Users can modify their plan selection from their account dashboard at any time, making it easy to scale as needs evolve.
SourceLeica Infinity: Does it replace Cyclone for scanning?
No. Infinity handles scan data in a survey context; heavy registration and modelling work still belongs in Leica Cyclone.
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