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OpenDroneMap 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.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Choose ODM if you need open-source processing of camera imagery into georeferenced maps or 3D outputs, or want its API and Python integration for an application. Look elsewhere if you need a free installer trial or need to process more than 100 images on a computer with 8 GB of RAM.
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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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| OpenDroneMap | WebODM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Standard: $64, paid once | Starter: $24 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opendronemap.org | webodm.org |
| On drone mapping software | #3 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
OpenDroneMap: what it does well
- Processes JPEGs, 8-bit and 16-bit TIFFs, and Ground Control Points.
- Exports orthorectified imagery, terrain models, 3D models, and point clouds.
- Runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux with Docker.
- NodeODM provides a REST API specification and reference implementation.
- ClusterODM supports horizontal scaling.
What to know first
- There is no free installer trial.
- With 8 GB of RAM, processing is capped at 100 images.
- Native operation without Docker is listed for Windows.
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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