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Pix4D vs AMOS

Pix4D logo

Pix4D

Software

Professional drone photogrammetry software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
AMOS logo

AMOS

Software

Aviation maintenance and engineering management software

From
$50000/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Pix4D has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; AMOS pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form
  • They diverge on capability: Pix4D covers Photogrammetry, AMOS covers Maintenance planning.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pix4D and AMOS actually diverge.

Attributes where Pix4D and AMOS differ
AttributePix4DAMOS
Starting priceFree$50000/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20111997

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

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 Pix4D

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

Only in AMOS

  • Maintenance planning
  • Work order management
  • Inventory management
  • Airworthiness tracking
  • Technical records
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Flight operations systems

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Pix4D

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

AMOS

  • Running aircraft maintenance, engineering and logistics for an airline in one systemnot Pix4D
  • MRO providers managing maintenance execution across mixed fleetsnot Pix4D
  • Configuring maintenance programmes for different operators, fleets and business modelsnot Pix4D

Where each one falls short

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

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

AMOS

  • Pricing is by quote only, with no rate, minimum or named cost driver published; the routes to a price are ordering a brochure or booking a live demo through a contact form
  • Hosting is a separately named service, AMOScloud Hosting, rather than a standard part of the licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Pix4D

Free
  • PIX4DcaptureFree
    • Flight planning
    • Automated capture
    • Grid missions
  • PIX4Dmapper$260/month
    • Photogrammetry
    • 3D modeling
    • Point clouds
  • PIX4Dmatic$420/month
    • Large projects
    • GPU processing
    • Corridor mapping

AMOS

$50000/year
  • AMOS Standard$50000/year
    • Maintenance planning
    • Work order management
    • Materials management
  • AMOS Enterprise$100000/year
    • Multi-base operations
    • Advanced analytics
    • API integrations

Which should you pick?

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

Choose AMOS if

  • You need maintenance planning.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want work order management.
AMOS review

Questions people ask

Is Pix4D or AMOS better?
Neither clearly leads. Pix4D starts at Free and AMOS at $50000/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pix4D or AMOS?
Pix4D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pix4D and $50000/year for AMOS.
Does Pix4D or AMOS run on more platforms?
Pix4D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. AMOS runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Pix4D for free?
Yes. Pix4D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. AMOS starts at $50000/year.
What is Pix4D best used for?
Pix4D is most often used for photogrammetry from drone imagery into orthomosaics and point clouds, survey-grade 2d maps and 3d models with pix4dmapper, rapid 2d mapping for emergency response with pix4dreact, multispectral crop analysis with pix4dfields. Of those, photogrammetry from drone imagery into orthomosaics and point clouds and survey-grade 2d maps and 3d models with pix4dmapper are not what AMOS is typically brought in for.
What can Pix4D do that AMOS cannot?
Pix4D covers Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, Point clouds, Orthomosaics. AMOS covers Maintenance planning, Work order management, Inventory management, Airworthiness tracking. Both handle Data encryption, Windows support.
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