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Pix4D vs Safelog Pilot Logbook

Pix4D logo

Pix4D

Aviation

Professional drone photogrammetry software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Safelog Pilot Logbook logo

Safelog Pilot Logbook

Aviation

Cross-platform electronic pilot logbook

From
$59/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; Safelog Pilot Logbook full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • They diverge on capability: Pix4D covers Photogrammetry, Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pix4D and Safelog Pilot Logbook actually diverge.

Attributes where Pix4D and Safelog Pilot Logbook differ
AttributePix4DSafelog Pilot Logbook
Starting priceFree$59/year
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, WebWindows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web
Founded20111998

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 Pix4D

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

Only in Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Flight logging
  • Currency tracking
  • Report generation
  • Cross-platform
  • Cloud sync
  • Schedule importers
  • FlightAware
  • CSV import

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Windows support
  • Macos 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 Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Survey-grade 2D maps and 3D models with PIX4Dmappernot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Rapid 2D mapping for emergency response with PIX4Dreactnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Multispectral crop analysis with PIX4Dfieldsnot Safelog Pilot Logbook
  • Large-scale processing with LiDAR integration through PIX4Dmaticnot Safelog Pilot Logbook

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Keeping a pilot logbook synchronised across Windows, Mac, iOS, Android and web from one subscriptionnot Pix4D
  • Producing PDF logbook reports in FAA, EASA, UK CAP 407 and Transport Canada formatsnot Pix4D
  • Checking currency and flight time totals with built-in analyzersnot 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

Safelog Pilot Logbook

  • Full functionality requires a paid subscription sold in fixed multi-year blocks priced at $44.99 for 1 year, $139.99 for 3 years, $199.99 for 5 years and $349.99 for 10 years
  • The iOS app requires iOS 13.0 or later

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Safelog Pilot Logbook

$59/year
  • Safelog$59/year
    • Cross-platform sync
    • Unlimited entries
    • Currency tracking
  • Safelog Pro$99/year
    • Everything in Safelog
    • Advanced reports
    • Schedule import

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 Safelog Pilot Logbook if

  • You need flight logging.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want currency tracking.
Safelog Pilot Logbook review

Questions people ask

Is Pix4D or Safelog Pilot Logbook better?
Neither clearly leads. Pix4D starts at Free and Safelog Pilot Logbook at $59/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pix4D or Safelog Pilot Logbook?
Pix4D has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Pix4D and $59/year for Safelog Pilot Logbook.
Does Pix4D or Safelog Pilot Logbook run on more platforms?
Pix4D runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Ios, Android, Web. Safelog Pilot Logbook runs on Windows, Macos, Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Pix4D for free?
Yes. Pix4D has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Safelog Pilot Logbook starts at $59/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 Safelog Pilot Logbook is typically brought in for.
What can Pix4D do that Safelog Pilot Logbook cannot?
Pix4D covers Photogrammetry, 3D modeling, Point clouds, Orthomosaics. Safelog Pilot Logbook covers Flight logging, Currency tracking, Report generation, Cross-platform. Both handle Data encryption, Windows support, Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

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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.

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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.

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