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Percepto vs Pix4Dfields

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Percepto

Field Service

Drone-in-a-box inspection with the AIM software that runs the missions and reads the results

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Pix4Dfields logo

Pix4Dfields

Agriculture

Drone mapping software for agriculture

From
$330/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Percepto aIM is built for Percepto aircraft and base stations, so buying the software is buying the fleet, and a site that already owns DJI or other drones cannot bring them into it.; Pix4Dfields satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year
  • They diverge on capability: Percepto covers Drone-in-a-box base station, Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Percepto and Pix4Dfields actually diverge.

Attributes where Percepto and Pix4Dfields differ
AttributePerceptoPix4Dfields
Starting priceOn request$330/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebWindows, Ios
CategoryField ServiceAgriculture
FoundedUnknown2011

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Percepto

  • Drone-in-a-box base station
  • Autonomous scheduled missions
  • AIM mission management
  • Optical gas imaging payload
  • Thermal and visual inspection
  • Change detection
  • Alarm-triggered response
  • Georeferenced asset history

Only in Pix4Dfields

  • Orthomosaic generation
  • NDVI & vegetation indices
  • Multispectral processing
  • Zonation mapping
  • Prescription maps
  • Stand count
  • Export to machinery
  • Offline processing

What people use each for

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

Percepto

  • A refinery replacing manual methane leak detection rounds with scheduled optical gas imaging flightsnot Pix4Dfields
  • A remote mine site that cannot economically station inspection crews and needs weekly stockpile and infrastructure surveysnot Pix4Dfields
  • A utility substation network needing thermal inspection of switchgear on a fixed cycle with an auditable recordnot Pix4Dfields
  • A port or tailings facility that wants an automatic aerial response when an alarm fires at three in the morningnot Pix4Dfields

Pix4Dfields

  • Processing drone imagery of fields into orthomosaics without acreage limitsnot Percepto
  • Generating vegetation indices and crop health maps from aerial surveysnot Percepto
  • Producing variable rate prescription maps for exporting to farm machinerynot Percepto
  • Agronomists producing crop scouting reports from drone flightsnot Percepto

Where each one falls short

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

Percepto

  • AIM is built for Percepto aircraft and base stations, so buying the software is buying the fleet, and a site that already owns DJI or other drones cannot bring them into it.
  • Everything depends on beyond-visual-line-of-sight regulatory approval, which is strong in the United States and patchy elsewhere, so a European or Asian site may face a materially different operating envelope for the same money.
  • Pricing is a per-site annual programme covering hardware, software and support, with no published rates, so comparing it against hiring an inspection contractor requires a full proposal.
  • The base station is fixed infrastructure requiring power, connectivity and a site survey, which means a linear asset such as a pipeline needs several installations rather than one system.
  • Weather, wind limits and airspace restrictions still ground flights, so the inspection schedule an operator plans around is a best case, and manual fallback procedures still have to exist.

Pix4Dfields

  • Satellite imagery is sold as separate credit packages on top of the subscription, with only 100 free credits included per year
  • Monthly billing is listed at $165.83 per month against $1,990 for a year, so paying monthly costs substantially more
  • The software runs only on Windows and macOS, with no Linux build

Pricing, plan by plan

Percepto

On request
  • Percepto AIM programme$undefined/year
    • Base station and aircraft
    • AIM software subscription
    • Site survey, installation and regulatory support

Pix4Dfields

$330/month
  • Monthly$330/month
    • RGB & multispectral processing
    • Vegetation indices
    • Zonation maps
  • Annual$2640/year
    • Everything in Monthly
    • 33% savings
    • Priority support
  • Perpetual$5500/one-time
    • Lifetime license
    • 1 year updates
    • Local processing

Which should you pick?

Choose Percepto if

  • You need drone-in-a-box base station.
  • You also want autonomous scheduled missions.
Percepto review

Choose Pix4Dfields if

  • You need orthomosaic generation.
  • You work on Windows, Ios.
  • You also want ndvi & vegetation indices.
Pix4Dfields review

Questions people ask

Is Percepto or Pix4Dfields better?
Neither clearly leads. Percepto starts at On request and Pix4Dfields at $330/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Percepto or Pix4Dfields?
Percepto starts at On request and Pix4Dfields at $330/month.
Does Percepto or Pix4Dfields run on more platforms?
Percepto runs on Web. Pix4Dfields runs on Windows, Ios.
What is Percepto best used for?
Percepto is most often used for a refinery replacing manual methane leak detection rounds with scheduled optical gas imaging flights, a remote mine site that cannot economically station inspection crews and needs weekly stockpile and infrastructure surveys, a utility substation network needing thermal inspection of switchgear on a fixed cycle with an auditable record, a port or tailings facility that wants an automatic aerial response when an alarm fires at three in the morning. Of those, a refinery replacing manual methane leak detection rounds with scheduled optical gas imaging flights and a remote mine site that cannot economically station inspection crews and needs weekly stockpile and infrastructure surveys are not what Pix4Dfields is typically brought in for.
What can Percepto do that Pix4Dfields cannot?
Percepto covers Drone-in-a-box base station, Autonomous scheduled missions, AIM mission management, Optical gas imaging payload. Pix4Dfields covers Orthomosaic generation, NDVI & vegetation indices, Multispectral processing, Zonation mapping.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Percepto: Can I use Percepto AIM with drones I already own?

No. The system is designed around Percepto's own aircraft and base station.

Pix4Dfields: How much does PIX4Dfields cost?

PIX4Dfields costs $111 per month for a monthly subscription plan. The software offers actionable data and insights from drone imagery for high efficiency and productivity in precision agriculture. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing

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Percepto: Do I need a pilot on site?

Not in jurisdictions where beyond-visual-line-of-sight operation is approved. Confirm the approval position for your country before committing.

Pix4Dfields: Does PIX4Dfields offer a free trial?

Yes, PIX4Dfields provides a free 15-day trial that requires no credit card to start. You can cancel before renewal without incurring charges, though no refunds are issued upon cancellation. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing

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Percepto: What does it cost?

Percepto does not publish pricing. Expect an annual per-site programme covering hardware, the AIM subscription and support.

Pix4Dfields: Can I add cloud processing credits to PIX4Dfields?

Yes, PIX4Dfields subscriptions allow you to add cloud processing credits to your account for additional image processing beyond the standard monthly allocation. Credits can be purchased as needed. Source: https://pix4d.com/pricing

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Percepto: Can it detect gas leaks?

Yes, with an optical gas imaging payload, which is one of the main reasons oil and gas operators buy it.

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