Maps · head to head
Leica Infinity vs Stadia Maps
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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Stadia Maps
Maps
High-performance map tiles, routing, geocoding, and search APIs for developers with reliable
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Stadia Maps 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.; Stadia Maps limited customization features compared to Mapbox
- They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Stadia Maps 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 Stadia Maps actually diverge.
| Attribute | Leica Infinity | Stadia Maps |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | Unknown |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows | Web, JavaScript |
| Founded | Unknown | 2016 |
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 Stadia Maps
- 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 Stadia Maps
- A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot Stadia Maps
- A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot Stadia Maps
- An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot Stadia Maps
Stadia Maps
No use cases recorded yet. See the Stadia Maps review.
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.
Stadia Maps
- Limited customization features compared to Mapbox
- Relies entirely on OpenStreetMap data, inheriting its accuracy and coverage limitations
- Smaller service with fewer community resources and support options compared to Google Maps or Mapbox
- Limited real-time traffic data compared to larger mapping providers like Google Maps
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
Stadia Maps
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Stadia Maps review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Leica Infinity if
- You need multi-sensor project.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want network adjustment.
Choose Stadia Maps if
- You need core functionality.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, JavaScript.
- You also want user interface.
Questions people ask
- Is Leica Infinity or Stadia Maps better?
- Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and Stadia Maps at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or Stadia Maps?
- Stadia Maps has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Leica Infinity and Free for Stadia Maps.
- Does Leica Infinity or Stadia Maps run on more platforms?
- Leica Infinity runs on Windows. Stadia Maps runs on Web, JavaScript.
- Can I use Stadia Maps for free?
- Yes. Stadia Maps 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 Stadia Maps is typically brought in for.
- What can Leica Infinity do that Stadia Maps cannot?
- Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. Stadia Maps 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.
Stadia Maps: What is Stadia Maps' pricing model?
Stadia Maps uses a credits-based pricing model with fixed credit pools to prevent billing shock. Starter, Standard, and Professional plans are available, with a 14-day free trial for new accounts.
SourceLeica Infinity: How much does it cost?
Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.
Stadia Maps: Does Stadia Maps have a free tier?
Yes, Stadia Maps offers a free tier for development, evaluation, and non-commercial use including academic applications.
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.
Stadia Maps: What data does Stadia Maps use?
Stadia Maps builds on OpenStreetMap data, so the coverage and accuracy depend on OSM's crowdsourced contributors.
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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