Softwr

Aviation · head to head

LogTen Pro vs Pix4D

LogTen Pro logo

LogTen Pro

Aviation

Professional pilot logbook for iOS and Mac

From
$79.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pix4D logo

Pix4D

Aviation

Professional drone photogrammetry software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pix4D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: LogTen Pro free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged; Pix4D split into separate products by job, so PIX4Dreact at $55 a month, PIX4Dfields at $111, PIX4Dmatic at $125 and PIX4Dmapper at $333 are different purchases rather than tiers
  • They diverge on capability: LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Pix4D covers Photogrammetry.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which LogTen Pro and Pix4D actually diverge.

Attributes where LogTen Pro and Pix4D differ
AttributeLogTen ProPix4D
Starting price$79.99/yearFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, MacosWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20062011

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Aviation).

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 LogTen Pro

  • Digital logbook
  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cloud sync
  • Flight import
  • ForeFlight
  • APDL
  • FlightAware

Only in Pix4D

  • Photogrammetry
  • 3D modeling
  • Point clouds
  • Orthomosaics
  • DSM/DTM generation
  • CAD software
  • GIS platforms
  • BIM tools

Both cover

  • Macos support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

LogTen Pro

  • Keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirementsnot Pix4D
  • Generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applicationsnot Pix4D
  • Logging flight time from an iPhone or Apple Watch immediately after a flightnot Pix4D

Pix4D

  • Photogrammetry from drone imagery into orthomosaics and point cloudsnot LogTen Pro
  • Survey-grade 2D maps and 3D models with PIX4Dmappernot LogTen Pro
  • Rapid 2D mapping for emergency response with PIX4Dreactnot LogTen Pro
  • Multispectral crop analysis with PIX4Dfieldsnot LogTen Pro
  • Large-scale processing with LiDAR integration through PIX4Dmaticnot LogTen Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

LogTen Pro

  • Free use is capped at the first 50 hours of total flight time logged
  • Mac access requires the Pro subscription rather than the Basic subscription
  • Basic costs $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year and Pro $129.99 per year, billed as in-app purchases
  • The app runs only on Apple platforms and requires iOS 15.0 or later, with no Android or Windows version

Pix4D

  • Split into separate products by job, so PIX4Dreact at $55 a month, PIX4Dfields at $111, PIX4Dmatic at $125 and PIX4Dmapper at $333 are different purchases rather than tiers
  • Subscription only, with monthly, yearly or three year cycles and no perpetual licence
  • No refunds, and cancellation only takes effect at renewal
  • Cloud processing is an add-on to the desktop subscriptions
  • Hardware scanning kit prices are quoted on request

Pricing, plan by plan

LogTen Pro

$79.99/year
  • Basic$79.99/year
    • Logging, analysis, tracking, and reporting
    • Automatic backup and cloud sync
    • Industry analytics and currency/duty/rest tracking
  • Pro$129.99/year
    • LogTen for Mac application
    • Schedule importing for 100+ airlines
    • Advanced smart filter groups

Pix4D

Free
  • PIX4Dreact$55/month
    • Accurate 2D maps from aerial imagery
    • Processing in minutes
    • Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
  • PIX4Dfields$111/month
    • Precision agriculture mapping
    • Crop analysis and digital farming
    • Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
  • PIX4Dmatic$125/month
    • Photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR capabilities
    • Local machine processing with full control
    • Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
  • PIX4Dmapper$333/month
    • Professional photogrammetry software
    • Drone mapping capabilities
    • Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available

Which should you pick?

Choose LogTen Pro if

  • You need digital logbook.
  • You work on Ios, Macos.
  • You also want currency tracking.
LogTen Pro review

Choose Pix4D if

  • You need photogrammetry.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want 3d modeling.
Pix4D review

Questions people ask

Is LogTen Pro or Pix4D better?
Neither clearly leads. LogTen Pro starts at $79.99/year and Pix4D at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, LogTen Pro or Pix4D?
Pix4D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79.99/year for LogTen Pro and Free for Pix4D.
Does LogTen Pro or Pix4D run on more platforms?
LogTen Pro runs on Ios, Macos. Pix4D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Pix4D for free?
Yes. Pix4D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. LogTen Pro starts at $79.99/year.
What is LogTen Pro best used for?
LogTen Pro is most often used for keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirements, generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applications, logging flight time from an iphone or apple watch immediately after a flight. Of those, keeping an electronic pilot logbook that meets airline interview and currency requirements and generating printable and exportable logbook reports for licence applications are not what Pix4D is typically brought in for.
What can LogTen Pro do that Pix4D cannot?
LogTen Pro covers Digital logbook, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cloud sync. Pix4D covers Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, Point clouds, Orthomosaics. Both handle Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

LogTen Pro: How much does LogTen Basic cost annually?

LogTen Basic is $79.99 per year, approximately $7 per month, with first 50 flight hours logged at no cost.

Source
Pix4D: What is the lowest-cost PIX4D subscription?

PIX4Dreact starts at $55/month and produces accurate 2D maps from aerial imagery processed in minutes. Subscriptions are available on monthly, yearly, or 3-year billing cycles.

Source
LogTen Pro: What is included in LogTen Pro?

Pro plan at $129.99 per year adds LogTen for Mac application, schedule importing for 100+ airlines, advanced smart filters, batch editing, and additional flight data imports.

Source
Pix4D: Does PIX4D offer a free trial?

Yes, PIX4D provides a 15-day free trial with no credit card required to test the software before committing to a subscription.

Source
LogTen Pro: Is there a free trial for new users?

Both plans include the first 50 hours of flight logging at no cost, which covers student pilot certification requirements.

Source
Pix4D: What payment methods does PIX4D accept?

PIX4D accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link globally. Regional options include bank transfers, SEPA Direct Debit for Europe, ACH transfers for the US, and country-specific payment methods.

Source
LogTen Pro: Does LogTen offer volume pricing?

Yes, volume pricing is available for groups exceeding 5 pilots.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on LogTen Pro

More on Pix4D

Keep looking

Other head to heads