Maps · head to head
Leica Infinity vs Mapzen
Leica Infinity
Maps
Office software that combines total station, GNSS, level, UAV and scanner data into one survey project
- From
- On request
- Rated
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Mapzen
Maps
Mapzen was an open-source mapping platform that provided geocoding, routing, and map rendering services
- 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.; Mapzen no pricing information published on main product page describing services and features
- They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Mapzen 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 Mapzen actually diverge.
| Attribute | Leica Infinity | Mapzen |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mapzen
- 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 Mapzen
- A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot Mapzen
- A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot Mapzen
- An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot Mapzen
Mapzen
- Mapping platform with vector tiles and terrain datanot Leica Infinity
- Search, routing, and navigation servicesnot 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.
Mapzen
- No pricing information published on main product page describing services and features
- No clear indication of whether Mapzen is still actively maintained or in legacy status
- No published tier structure or usage limits visible to potential customers
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
Mapzen
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Mapzen 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 Mapzen better?
- Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and Mapzen at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or Mapzen?
- Leica Infinity starts at On request and Mapzen at On request.
- Does Leica Infinity or Mapzen run on more platforms?
- Leica Infinity runs on Windows. Mapzen 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 Mapzen is typically brought in for.
- What can Leica Infinity do that Mapzen cannot?
- Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. Mapzen 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.
Mapzen: What is Mapzen's pricing model for mapping and routing services?
Mapzen does not publish pricing information on its main website. The platform describes various services including map display, search, turn-by-turn navigation, routing (isochrone, map matching, optimized routes), and data products (vector tiles, terrain tiles, elevation data), but no cost details are disclosed.
SourceLeica Infinity: How much does it cost?
Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.
Mapzen: What data products does Mapzen offer?
Mapzen offers vector tiles, terrain tiles, and elevation data products. Specific pricing for accessing these data products is not published on the website. Interested customers should contact Mapzen directly for commercial licensing information.
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.
Mapzen: Does Mapzen provide turn-by-turn navigation and routing services?
Yes, Mapzen includes turn-by-turn navigation and routing services including isochrone, map matching, and optimized routes functionality. Pricing and API rate limits for these services are not disclosed on the main website.
SourceLeica Infinity: Is there a free version?
No, only a 30-day trial.
Leica 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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