Maps · head to head
Leica Infinity vs Nominatim
Leica Infinity
Maps
Office software that combines total station, GNSS, level, UAV and scanner data into one survey project
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Nominatim
Maps
Open-source geocoding tool for OpenStreetMap data, providing address search and reverse geocoding capabilities
- 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.; Nominatim the public API allows an absolute maximum of 1 request per second
- They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Nominatim 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 Nominatim actually diverge.
| Attribute | Leica Infinity | Nominatim |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Nominatim
- 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 Nominatim
- A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot Nominatim
- A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot Nominatim
- An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot Nominatim
Nominatim
- Geocoding and reverse geocoding servicesnot Leica Infinity
- Address lookup and location searchnot Leica Infinity
- OpenStreetMap-based geolocation datanot 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.
Nominatim
- The public API allows an absolute maximum of 1 request per second
- Bulk geocoding must run in a single thread and cannot be distributed across machines
- Scripts running longer than a day or on a schedule are limited to 4 requests per minute
- Autocomplete search against the public API is explicitly prohibited
- Systematic queries such as grid based reverse lookups and complete data downloads are prohibited
- Reselling geocoding results or acting as an API intermediary is prohibited
- Every request must send a valid HTTP Referer or User-Agent identifying the application, and default library headers are rejected
- Results must be cached client side, and repeated identical queries can lead to blocking
- Attribution to OpenStreetMap under ODbL must be displayed
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
Nominatim
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Nominatim 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 Nominatim better?
- Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and Nominatim at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or Nominatim?
- Leica Infinity starts at On request and Nominatim at On request.
- Does Leica Infinity or Nominatim run on more platforms?
- Leica Infinity runs on Windows. Nominatim 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 Nominatim is typically brought in for.
- What can Leica Infinity do that Nominatim cannot?
- Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. Nominatim 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.
Nominatim: Is Nominatim free?
Nominatim is open source software built on OpenStreetMap data. It appears to be free to use, though commercial usage may require separate licensing or terms. Check the project repository or contact support for clarity on licensing.
SourceLeica Infinity: How much does it cost?
Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.
Nominatim: What is Nominatim's pricing model?
Nominatim does not publish a standard pricing model on its website. As open source software, it is available for free, but commercial or large-scale deployments may require reviewing their licensing terms or contacting project maintainers.
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.
Leica 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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