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MicMac vs WebODM

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

MicMac

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

MicMac offers photogrammetric reconstruction tools, quality indicators, and open intermediate results for varied image sources. Note the AperiCloud format limit and the source-building and Mac installation caveats.

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WebODM

Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

WebODM offers local photogrammetry processing, a range of mapping tools, and several export formats at no installation cost. Check the stated hardware requirements and cloud-plan billing terms against your needs.

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The facts

	MicMac	WebODM
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Yes
Runs on	Linux, Mac, Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Starter: $24 a month
Plans published	1	5
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	micmac.ensg.eu	webodm.org
On drone mapping software	#4 of 23	#1 of 23

MicMac: what it does well

Free and open source under CECILL-B.
Supports frame, pushbroom, and scanned analogue imagery.
Outputs can use a desired coordinate system.
Intermediate results are available in open data formats.
Includes quality indicators for processing results.

What to know first

AperiCloud does not support 64-bit PLY.
Building from source uses several external tools.
Mac installation involves compiling from source.
Latest Mac revision may be unstable or fail to compile on a given OS.

WebODM: what it does well

Runs locally and works offline
Accepts imagery from any drone
Exports GeoTIFF, LAS/LAZ, OBJ, and more
Includes measurements and ground-control points
Free to install and use

What to know first

Minimum requirements include 8 GB RAM
Minimum requirements include 20 GB free disk space
Larger datasets have higher recommended requirements
Cloud plans are billed yearly

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