Global Mapper Pro vs YellowScan CloudStation Comparison
Compare Global Mapper Pro vs YellowScan CloudStation features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Global Mapper Pro
6.3/10
Windows desktop GIS from Blue Marble Geographics for processing lidar and drone point clouds, terrain, and spatial data, aimed at surveyors, engineers, and geospatial teams.
YellowScan CloudStation
5.8/10
Desktop LiDAR processing software from YellowScan for turning UAV LiDAR flights into adjusted, classified, colorized point clouds and terrain models.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | G Global Mapper Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
| Analytics | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Support | 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 | ||
| Drone Inspection | ||
| LiDAR Processing | ||
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Predictive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Preventive Maintenance | Not listed | |
| Work Orders | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
GWhy choose Global Mapper Pro
- Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Security score (6/10 vs 4/10)
Why choose YellowScan CloudStation
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
GGlobal Mapper Pro
Pros
- Reads more than 300 GIS, elevation and point cloud formats without extra modules
- Point cloud tools classify points, remove noise, thin data and extract vector features in one desktop application
- Photogrammetry turns drone images into orthoimagery and 3D models
- Costs much less than enterprise GIS suites, with tiers starting at $599 a year
- Supports offline and air-gapped licensing for secure sites
Cons
- Reviewers describe a learning curve for the advanced analysis tools
- Cartography, symbology and print layouts are weaker than in competing products
- Runs only on Windows desktops and has no collaborative web platform
- Photogrammetry processing needs a lot of memory
YellowScan CloudStation
Pros
- Floating licenses let a team install the software on as many computers as it needs
- Data can be checked for coverage and quality in the field right after a flight
- Strip adjustment with GCPs comes with a report, which helps with survey QA
- Exports cover the usual survey deliverables: LAS, GeoTIFF DTM, DSM and DHM, SHP, KML, and DXF
- The Ultimate bundle adds command-line batch processing for server workflows
- The vendor says it ships new releases about every three weeks
Cons
- No public pricing, so buyers must request a quote
- It is tied to YellowScan sensor data and is not a general processor for other LiDAR systems
- It runs on the desktop only, despite the cloud in its name
- I found no independent user reviews on major review sites
- Orthophoto generation and batch processing are only in the top bundle
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Global Mapper Pro scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.3/10 against 5.8/10 for YellowScan CloudStation. The largest gap is in Cost: 7/10 for Global Mapper Pro and 4/10 for YellowScan CloudStation.
No, neither Global Mapper Pro nor YellowScan CloudStation lists a free plan.
