Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS vs Propeller Comparison
Compare Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS vs Propeller features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS
5.8/10
Desktop point cloud registration software from Leica Geosystems. Surveyors, engineers and reality capture teams use it to align, check and publish terrestrial laser scan data.
Propeller
6.8/10
Propeller is a cloud 3D mapping and survey analytics platform. It turns drone and GNSS data into measurable site models for earthworks, construction, mining and aggregates teams.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| LiDAR Processing | ||
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| Drone Inspection | Not listed | |
| Engineering Design | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Preventive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Spare Parts Inventory | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS
- Better fit for engineering firms (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Propeller
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for construction (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS
Pros
- Automatic alignment works for both target-based and targetless scan projects, guided by a simple import, review and publish workflow.
- RTC360 pre-registration from the scanner's Visual Inertial System cuts down manual registration work.
- Since 2023 the PLUS licence includes publishing to LGS, RCP and Cyclone ENTERPRISE at no extra cost.
- Built-in QA and QC tools and registration reports produce deliverables that can go straight to clients.
Cons
- Third-party comparisons list high cost and complex licensing as drawbacks.
- Targetless stitching can need manual work when scenes lack large shared surfaces, according to a 2021 user comparison.
- Leica does not publish list prices, so buyers have to request a quote.
- As of 2021, data from Leica RTC360 scanners could only be processed in Leica's own software, which limits third-party workflows.
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.
Not sold on either?
Air Inspection Automation (AiA)Our product
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Frequently Asked Questions
Propeller scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 5.8/10 for Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS. The largest gap is in Analytics: 6/10 for Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS and 8/10 for Propeller.
No, neither Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS nor Propeller lists a free plan.
Propeller is the better fit for construction: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for Leica Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS.
