Pointly vs Propeller Comparison

Why choose Pointly

• Has a free plan (Propeller does not)
• Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 4/10)
• Higher Customization score (8/10 vs 5/10)

Why choose Propeller

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

Pointly

Pros

• Monthly prices are published, from 99 euros for 500 million points, and there is a free tier for testing
• Pointly Box allows on-premise and air-gapped processing for data-sensitive operators
• It holds ISO 27001 certification, and cloud processing defaults to EU data centers on Azure
• Custom classifiers can be trained on a customer's own class catalog
• There are extensions for Esri ArcGIS and Bentley MicroStation, and it exports in many formats

Cons

• It only covers classification, with no asset management, work orders or maintenance tools
• Vectorization and custom classifier training are quoted per project, not list-price items
• There are few independent user reviews on G2, Capterra or Reddit
• The pricing page has a yearly billing toggle but shows no annual prices

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.