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Leica Infinity vs Whip Around

Leica Infinity logo

Leica Infinity

Maps

Office software that combines total station, GNSS, level, UAV and scanner data into one survey project

From
On request
Free plan
No
Full reviewWebsite
Whip Around logo

Whip Around

Fleet Management

Digital vehicle inspection and maintenance software priced per asset per month, with a firm minimum monthly charge that changes the real cost for small fleets

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Whip Around 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.; Whip Around the $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
  • They diverge on capability: Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leica Infinity and Whip Around actually diverge.

Attributes where Leica Infinity and Whip Around differ
AttributeLeica InfinityWhip Around
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotePer asset per month, with a monthly minimum on paid tiers
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryMapsFleet Management

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Whip Around

  • Digital DVIR inspections
  • Automated work orders
  • Preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Parts and inventory tracking
  • Driver and asset document storage
  • AI-enabled photo inspection

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 Whip Around
  • A contractor computing monthly earthworks volumes from drone and GNSS data measured against a design surface for payment applicationsnot Whip Around
  • A monitoring job comparing repeated survey epochs of a structure or slope where the adjustment history and residuals must be defensiblenot Whip Around
  • An office preparing stakeout data and control for field crews on Leica Captivate and receiving as-built observations back into the same projectnot Whip Around

Whip Around

  • A small trucking or field service fleet needing DOT-compliant digital DVIR inspections instead of paper formsnot Leica Infinity
  • A fleet manager wanting inspection defects to automatically generate maintenance work orders rather than a separate manual stepnot Leica Infinity
  • An owner-operator with a single vehicle wanting free inspection record-keepingnot Leica Infinity
  • A mid-size fleet wanting parts and inventory tracking tied directly to inspection-triggered work ordersnot 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.

Whip Around

  • The $120 (Standard) or $220 (Pro) monthly minimum covers the first 20 assets regardless of actual fleet size, so a fleet with fewer than 20 vehicles pays a per-asset rate well above the advertised $5 or $10 headline figure.
  • It does not include GPS tracking or route optimisation, so fleets wanting live location visibility need a separate telematics platform alongside it.
  • Signing an annual contract is needed to access the better per-asset rate, reducing flexibility for a fleet uncertain about its growth trajectory.
  • As an inspection-first rather than telematics-first product, it competes against broader platforms like Samsara or Geotab that bundle inspection features into a wider telematics suite, which can make Whip Around a second subscription rather than a full replacement.
  • AI-enabled photo inspection is a newer feature, and its defect-detection accuracy has less of an independent track record than the platform core manual inspection workflow.

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

Whip Around

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Free for 1 asset
  • Standard$undefined/month
    • $5 per asset per month
    • $120/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
  • Pro$undefined/month
    • $10 per asset per month
    • $220/month minimum on month-to-month billing, covers first 20 assets
  • Fixed Unlimited$undefined/month
    • Custom fixed price for large fleets, quote required

Which should you pick?

Choose Leica Infinity if

  • You need multi-sensor project.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want network adjustment.
Leica Infinity review

Choose Whip Around if

  • You need digital dvir inspections.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want automated work orders.
Whip Around review

Questions people ask

Is Leica Infinity or Whip Around better?
Neither clearly leads. Leica Infinity starts at On request and Whip Around at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leica Infinity or Whip Around?
Whip Around has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Leica Infinity and Free for Whip Around.
Does Leica Infinity or Whip Around run on more platforms?
Leica Infinity runs on Windows. Whip Around runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Whip Around for free?
Yes. Whip Around 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 Whip Around is typically brought in for.
What can Leica Infinity do that Whip Around cannot?
Leica Infinity covers Multi-sensor project, Network adjustment, GNSS baseline processing, Point cloud handling. Whip Around covers Digital DVIR inspections, Automated work orders, Preventative maintenance scheduling, Parts and inventory tracking.

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.

Whip Around: Is Whip Around really free?

Only for a single asset. Any fleet with more than one vehicle moves to a paid tier with a $120 or $220 monthly minimum.

Leica Infinity: How much does it cost?

Leica does not publish prices. Infinity is quoted per module through authorised dealers.

Whip Around: Does it include GPS tracking?

No. It focuses on inspections, maintenance and work orders; GPS tracking requires a separate telematics product.

Leica 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.

Whip Around: What is the real cost for a small fleet?

Because the minimum covers up to 20 assets, a fleet with fewer vehicles effectively pays more per asset than the $5 or $10 headline rate suggests.

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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