Maps · head to head
Leica Infinity vs OpenLayers
Leica Infinity
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Office software that combines total station, GNSS, level, UAV and scanner data into one survey project
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
OpenLayers
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High-performance, feature-packed JavaScript library for creating interactive maps on the web with
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only OpenLayers has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- 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.; OpenLayers no commercial support included; community-driven library
- They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, OpenLayers 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 OpenLayers actually diverge.
| Attribute | Leica Infinity | OpenLayers |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | open-source |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows | Web |
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 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 OpenLayers
- 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 OpenLayers
- A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot OpenLayers
- A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot OpenLayers
- An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot OpenLayers
OpenLayers
- Embedding interactive maps showing store locations on retail websitesnot Leica Infinity
- Visualizing GPS tracking data for delivery routes on web dashboardsnot Leica Infinity
- Creating choropleth maps displaying regional sales performancenot Leica Infinity
- Building mapping interfaces for real estate property searchesnot 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.
OpenLayers
- No commercial support included; community-driven library
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
OpenLayers
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the OpenLayers review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Leica Infinity if
- You need multi-sensor project.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want network adjustment.
Choose OpenLayers if
- You need core functionality.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want user interface.
Questions people ask
- Is Leica Infinity or OpenLayers better?
- Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and OpenLayers at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or OpenLayers?
- OpenLayers has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Leica Infinity and Free for OpenLayers.
- Does Leica Infinity or OpenLayers run on more platforms?
- Leica Infinity runs on Windows. OpenLayers runs on Web.
- Can I use OpenLayers for free?
- Yes. OpenLayers has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Leica Infinity starts at On request.
- 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 OpenLayers is typically brought in for.
- What can Leica Infinity do that OpenLayers cannot?
- Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. OpenLayers 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.
OpenLayers: How much does OpenLayers cost?
OpenLayers is completely free, open source JavaScript library released under the 2-clause BSD License (FreeBSD License) with no cost for use, modification, or distribution.
SourceLeica Infinity: How much does it cost?
Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.
OpenLayers: What license does OpenLayers use?
OpenLayers is released under the 2-clause BSD License (also known as the FreeBSD License), allowing free use, modification, and distribution.
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.
OpenLayers: Can I use OpenLayers commercially?
Yes, OpenLayers is free to use commercially without any licensing fees. The open source license permits commercial use without restriction.
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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