DJI Terra vs Pointerra3D Comparison
Compare DJI Terra vs Pointerra3D features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
DJI Terra
5.9/10
Windows desktop software that turns DJI drone imagery and LiDAR data into 2D maps, 3D models, and point clouds for surveying, inspection, and agriculture.
Pointerra3D
5.8/10
Cloud platform that stores, processes, analyses and shares large LiDAR and 3D point cloud datasets to build digital twins for utilities and infrastructure owners.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | D DJI Terra | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.9/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free Trial | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Digital Twin | ||
| Drone Inspection | ||
| GIS and Mapping | ||
| LiDAR Processing | ||
| Power Line Inspection | ||
| Asset Registry | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Preventive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Spare Parts Inventory | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
DJI Terra vs Pointerra3D cost by team size
| Team size | DJI Terra | Pointerra3D |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree Trial | Contact for pricing |
| 5 users | FreeFree Trial | Contact for pricing |
| 10 users | FreeFree Trial | Contact for pricing |
| 25 users | FreeFree Trial | Contact for pricing |
| 50 users | FreeFree Trial | Contact for pricing |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
DWhy choose DJI Terra
- Has a free plan (Pointerra3D does not)
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Pointerra3D
- Higher Analytics score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for energy companies (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for utilities (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
DDJI Terra
Pros
- Zenmuse L2 and L3 point cloud processing is free, and cluster processing has been included at no cost since V5.1.
- Permanent licenses need no maintenance or upgrade fees from V5.0 onward.
- Standard's entry price of 1,850 USD a year is below PIX4Dmatic's comparable plan.
- Exports cover many formats, including LAS, LAZ, GeoTIFF, FBX, OSGB, B3DM, and I3S.
- Native handling of DJI flight data and camera calibration means little setup is needed.
Cons
- It runs only on 64-bit Windows with an NVIDIA GPU and at least 32 GB of RAM, with no Mac version.
- It is tuned for DJI hardware, and DJI warns that results from non-DJI drones may be worse.
- Mapping flight planning was removed in V5.0, so a separate DJI app is needed for it.
- Online licenses stop working after three days offline, and activated licenses are non-refundable.
- It has no client delivery, job tracking, or collaboration features.
Pointerra3D
Pros
- Handles very large LiDAR point cloud datasets in the browser without desktop software
- Has proven utility deployments with FPL, Avista, Western Power and the US DOE
- Utility Explorer adds pole inventory and span geometry tools for poles and wires programs
- Its API lets Esri ArcGIS Server and Online deployments add 3D point cloud viewing and analytics
- Avista's contract gives the customer perpetual ownership of the digital twin assets produced
Cons
- Has no public pricing, and deals are enterprise-sized
- Very few independent user reviews are available
- A G2 reviewer cited limited offline access
- It is a small vendor with roughly two dozen staff that has only recently approached cashflow breakeven
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
Plans DJI drone inspection missions for power line towers from LiDAR scans: it finds the towers, places photo stops, checks clearance, and splits the route into battery flights.
Made by the team behind b stack radar. Shown here because it fits this topic. It is not part of our rankings. How we rank tools
Frequently Asked Questions
DJI Terra scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 5.9/10 against 5.8/10 for Pointerra3D. The largest gap is in Cost: 6/10 for DJI Terra and 3/10 for Pointerra3D.
DJI Terra has a free plan; Pointerra3D does not list one.
Pointerra3D is the better fit for energy companies: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for DJI Terra.
