AirHub vs Propeller: Complete Comparison (2026)

Why choose AirHub

• Has a free plan (Propeller does not)
• Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 4/10)
• Higher Security score (9/10 vs 7/10)

Why choose Propeller

• Higher Analytics score (8/10 vs 4/10)
• Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 7/10)

AirHub

Pros

• Covers planning, live streaming, logging and fleet admin in one tool, which reviewers on Trustpilot specifically praised
• Strong security posture for public agencies: ISO 27001, data kept in Europe, Secure Data Mode and on-premise deployment
• Remote DJI Dock operation and CAD dispatch integration suit drone-as-first-responder programmes
• Low entry price, with a free Basic plan and Professional at 15 EUR per month

Cons

• No photogrammetry, mapping outputs or inspection analytics, so imagery needs another tool
• Drone support centres on DJI, and the site does not list other vendors
• Very few public reviews: 7 on Trustpilot and none on Slashdot, while one iOS app listing shows 2.6/5
• The pricing page does not map features or limits to individual plans

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.