Autodesk ReCap Pro vs Propeller Comparison

Why choose Autodesk ReCap Pro

• Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 4/10)
• Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 7/10)
• Better fit for engineering firms (8/10 vs 6/10)

Why choose Propeller

• Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 5/10)
• Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)

Autodesk ReCap Pro

Pros

• Imports scans directly into Revit, AutoCAD and Civil 3D, which suits teams already on Autodesk tools.
• Publishing to Autodesk Docs and Construction Cloud lets team members without a license view scans in the free ReCap Viewer.
• The single-seat subscription costs about 405 USD a year, which is low next to many survey-grade point cloud suites.
• Releases in 2025 to 2027 added automated feature extraction, IFC 4.0 mesh export and an AI assistant preview.

Cons

• Autodesk's own known-issues list says very large point clouds may not mesh, depending on the machine's resources.
• Users report slow conversion of scans into RCP files for Revit.
• It needs powerful hardware to perform well.
• It covers capture and processing only, with no asset or maintenance management.

Propeller

Pros

• Combines drone, LiDAR, GNSS rover and total station data on a single map, regardless of which hardware captured it.
• AeroPoints give survey-grade ground control without the manual surveying normally needed to set control points.
• Strong stockpile, cut and fill, and progress tooling, with a long track record in earthworks and aggregates.
• Integrates with common construction systems such as Procore, Trimble Connect, Autodesk Build and HCSS.
• The trust center shows a SOC 2 Type 2 attestation.

Cons

• No published software pricing, so buyers have to request a quote.
• Hardware such as AeroPoints and DirtMate adds separate costs on top of the software.
• Reviewers find less depth for vertical construction and interior fitout work.
• Some reviewers say the price may seem high to smaller clients.