Propeller vs ROCK Cloud: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Propeller and ROCK Cloud to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
ROCK Cloud
5.5/10
ROCK Cloud is a browser-based platform from ROCK Robotic. Surveyors and drone mapping teams use it to process, classify, measure, and share drone LiDAR and photogrammetry data.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.8/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Analytics | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Features | ||
| Drone Inspection | ||
| Engineering Design | ||
| LiDAR Processing | ||
| Digital Twin | Not listed | |
| Document Control | Not listed | |
| GIS and Mapping | Not listed | |
| Inspection Automation | Not listed | |
| Power Line Inspection | Not listed | |
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Propeller
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for construction (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose ROCK Cloud
- Has a free plan (Propeller does not)
- Higher Cost score (5/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for drone service providers (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
ROCK Cloud
Pros
- Every plan includes all processing and analysis tools, and projects and sharing are unlimited.
- Prices for all three tiers are published on the vendor's site.
- Survey tools such as GCP alignment, reprojection, and volume and cut-and-fill calculation run in the browser, with no workstation needed.
- Clients can be sent branded portals and share links.
- Optional human-checked deliverables include vegetation encroachment reports for power line corridors.
Cons
- Billing is annual only, with no monthly option.
- Weekly processing caps are low on Starter, about one point cloud plus orthomosaic a week, and extra jobs need credits.
- The platform is centred on ROCK hardware. Other sensors must be added by contacting support.
- Export formats and third-party integrations are poorly documented.
- Security and compliance details are not published.
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
Propeller scores higher on our Industrial & Infrastructure Software criteria: 6.8/10 against 5.5/10 for ROCK Cloud. The largest gap is in Integration: 7/10 for Propeller and 4/10 for ROCK Cloud.
ROCK Cloud has a free plan; Propeller does not list one.
Propeller is the better fit for construction: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for ROCK Cloud.
