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Professional drone photogrammetry software
As of 30 August 2026, Pix4D has a free plan and paid plans start at $55/month. Pix4D is the industry standard for drone photogrammetry and mapping software. Softwr lists it under Aviation. Pix4D is made by Pix4D SA, launched in 2011, available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS.
Overview
What Pix4D does
Pix4D is the industry standard for drone photogrammetry and mapping software. It converts drone imagery into accurate 2D maps, 3D models, and point clouds for surveying, construction, agriculture, and inspection. The suite includes specialized products for different industries with professional-grade accuracy and detailed analytics.
What people use it 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
- Large-scale processing with LiDAR integration through PIX4Dmatic
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Where it falls short
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- 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
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Pricing
What Pix4D costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
PIX4Dreact
$55 /mo
- Accurate 2D maps from aerial imagery
- Processing in minutes
- Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
- Cancellable anytime before renewal
PIX4Dfields
$111 /mo
- Precision agriculture mapping
- Crop analysis and digital farming
- Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
- Cancellable anytime before renewal
PIX4Dmatic
$125 /mo
- Photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR capabilities
- Local machine processing with full control
- Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
- Cancellable anytime before renewal
PIX4Dmapper
$333 /mo
- Professional photogrammetry software
- Drone mapping capabilities
- Monthly, yearly, or 3-year subscription available
- Cancellable anytime before renewal
Capabilities
Features
Photogrammetry
3D modeling
Point clouds
Orthomosaics
DSM/DTM generation
CAD software
Integration with CAD software
GIS platforms
Integration with GIS platforms
BIM tools
Integration with BIM tools
Survey equipment
Integration with Survey equipment
Cloud platforms
Integration with Cloud platforms
Data encryption
Data encryption security feature
Cloud security
Cloud security security feature
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Questions people ask
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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.
SourceDoes 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.
SourceWhat 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.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Pix4D
- Company
- Pix4D SA
- Based in
- Lausanne, Switzerland
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