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DroneDeploy Aerial vs TerrSet

Both stand on gis software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

DroneDeploy Aerial

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

DroneDeploy Aerial combines drone capture, mapping, analysis, and design overlays, with outputs and image limits depending on workflow and plan. Review the listed pricing and exclusions before choosing a plan.

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TerrSet

Free plan Windows

TerrSet combines raster-focused GIS analysis, image processing, and specialized modeling tools in a Windows desktop system. The free liberaGIS edition excludes some components, so check its included tools against your needs.

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The facts

	DroneDeploy Aerial	TerrSet
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Ag Lite Plan: $1,908 a year	Free or on request
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	dronedeploy.com	clarku.edu
On gis software	#22 of 64	#26 of 64

DroneDeploy Aerial: what it does well

Automated flight planning and capture
Multiple map, model, and report outputs
Design overlays compare files with site conditions
Available on Android, iOS, web, and API
14-day trial does not require a credit card

What to know first

Ag Lite is limited to 1,000 images per map
Flight & Analysis is limited to 3,000 images per map
Ground capture processing is excluded from both listed plans
Some plan prices require contacting sales

TerrSet: what it does well

GIS Analysis offers over 300 analytical tools.
Includes tools for land change and climate trends.
Utilities import and export major file and imagery formats.
liberaGIS is free to all users.

What to know first

Requires Windows 8.1 or later, or supported Windows Server.
Not designed to run natively on Linux or MacOS.
liberaGIS omits several modeling tools and components.

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