Pix4D
6.2/10Photogrammetry software suite that turns drone, mobile and LiDAR data into survey-grade maps, point clouds and 3D models for surveyors, construction and agriculture.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Pix4D is a Swiss photogrammetry vendor that began in 2011 as a spin-off of the EPFL Computer Vision Lab. It sells a family of separately licensed products. PIX4Dmatic is desktop software for processing large image sets locally and can merge photogrammetry with LiDAR point clouds. PIX4Dmapper is the long-running desktop tool for georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models. PIX4Dcloud handles online processing and sharing, and PIX4Dcatch captures scans on iOS devices. PIX4Dfields covers agricultural crop analysis, PIX4Dreact covers rapid 2D mapping for emergency response, and PIX4Dengine is an SDK for developers. Outputs include LAS and LAZ point clouds, GeoTIFF orthomosaics, DSM and DTM rasters, meshes, LandXML TINs and DXF or SHP contours, so they move easily into CAD and GIS tools. The main buyers are surveyors, construction firms, engineering consultancies, drone service providers and agronomists. Pricing is a subscription per product. Published starting prices are USD 55 per month for PIX4Dreact, USD 111 for PIX4Dfields, USD 125 for PIX4Dmatic and USD 333 for PIX4Dmapper. Billing can be monthly, yearly or every three years, and annual prices are not shown publicly. A 15-day free trial requires no credit card. The main drawback is that the suite is split across many products, each licensed separately. Desktop processing also needs a powerful workstation, and reviewers describe a steep learning curve and a high total cost. Pix4D is not a maintenance or asset-management system: it provides no work orders or asset registry.
Our Rating
Who Pix4D is best for
Good fit
Core photogrammetry processing for drone mapping and survey deliverables.
Survey-grade outputs plus CAD-ready exports such as LandXML and DXF support site work.
Accurate point clouds and terrain models feed engineering and GIS workflows.
Less suited
PIX4Dreact serves emergency mapping, but reviewers note there is no public CJIS or FedRAMP compliance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Reviewers report survey-grade accuracy of about 1 to 3 cm when ground control points are used, with detailed quality reports.
- Exports to many formats, including LAS/LAZ, GeoTIFF, LandXML, DXF and SHP, which makes handoff to CAD and GIS tools simple.
- PIX4Dmatic can merge terrestrial LiDAR with drone photogrammetry in one desktop workspace.
- Covers capture, processing and sharing, with specialized tools for agriculture and emergency response.
- A 15-day free trial requires no credit card.
Cons
- The suite is split into many separately licensed products, and buyers find it confusing to choose between them.
- Capterra reviewers call the price very high, and the modules are not integrated into one program.
- Desktop processing needs a powerful workstation, and large jobs can run overnight.
- Reviewers describe a steep learning curve.
- No refunds are given, and cancellations take effect only at the end of the billing cycle.
Key Features
Pix4D Pricing
PIX4Dreact
- Sharing
- Starting price
- 2D maps from aerial imagery
- Mark, measure and document points of interest
PIX4Dfields
- Starting price
- Sharing via PIX4Dcloud or PDF report
- Crop analysis from multispectral or RGB imagery
PIX4Dmatic
- Starting price
- CAD-ready outputs
- Local desktop processing
- Combines photogrammetry and terrestrial LiDAR
PIX4Dmapper
- Starting price
- Survey-grade outputs
- Georeferenced orthomosaics, point clouds and 3D models
PIX4Dcloud / PIX4Dengine
- SDK for developers
- Price not published
- Cloud processing and sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Pix4D offers a free 15-day plan that does not require a credit card.
Each product is a separate subscription that can renew monthly, yearly or every three years. Only monthly starting prices are published. For example, PIX4Dmatic starts at USD 125 per month.
You can cancel before renewal. Downgrades and cancellations take effect at the end of the billing cycle, and refunds are not offered.
Yes. PIX4Dmatic combines LiDAR point clouds with drone imagery, classifies ground and non-ground points, and exports LAS or LAZ.
Reviewers recommend a powerful workstation for desktop processing, with substantial CPU, GPU, RAM and storage.
A March 2026 review found no public CJIS or FedRAMP compliance, which limits some public-safety uses.
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