Cloud Simplicity vs Desktop Power
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Lidarvisor | Terrasolid |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Cloud (browser) | Desktop (CAD required) |
| Pricing | $0–$249/month | €5,700+ perpetual |
| Setup Time | Instant | Days–Weeks |
| Classification | Fully automatic | Manual tuning |
| Learning Curve | Minimal | Steep |
| Collaboration | Web sharing | File export |
| Free Tier | ✓ 10 ha | Evaluation only |
| Best For | Speed & simplicity | Full control |
Lidarvisor
Speed & Simplicity for Modern Workflows
Upload your LAS file and get classified point clouds, DTMs, and CAD-ready deliverables in minutes, not weeks. No installation, no training, no parameter tuning.
✓ No Installation — Works in your browser on Mac, Windows, Linux, even tablets
✓ Automatic Classification — AI-powered ground, vegetation, and building detection
✓ Instant Deliverables — DTM, DSM, CHM, contours, and DXF exports ready in minutes
✓ Affordable Pricing — Start free with 10 ha, scale to $89–$249/month as needed
✓ Utility & Vegetation — Powerline vectorization and encroachment analysis included
Terrasolid
Power & Control for Large Organizations
The industry standard for national mapping agencies and organizations requiring complete manual control over every classification parameter.
✓ Industry Standard — Trusted by mapping agencies and major organizations worldwide
✓ Complete Control — Fine-tune every classification parameter for specialized requirements
✓ Batch Processing — Process massive datasets with macros and automated workflows
✓ 3D Building Models — Create detailed LOD2 models from point clouds
Considerations: Requires CAD platform (MicroStation), €5,700+ investment, weeks of training
Terrasolid information based on publicly available data.
Which Should You Choose?
The right tool depends on your project scale, budget, and workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Lidarvisor offers a generous free tier with 10 hectares of processing, no credit card required. Just sign up and start processing. Terrasolid offers evaluation licenses upon request through their sales team.
For most drone surveys (mapping, forestry, construction), Lidarvisor’s automatic classification delivers fast, accurate results. Upload your LAS file and get classified point clouds in minutes. Terrasolid excels when you need complete manual control over every classification parameter.
Lidarvisor requires no CAD experience ,it runs entirely in your web browser. Upload, process, download. Terrasolid requires familiarity with CAD environments (either their free Spatix viewer or commercial MicroStation).
Both platforms support utility corridor analysis. Lidarvisor includes automated vegetation risk detection and powerline vectorization in its standard plans. Terrasolid provides more granular manual control for specialized transmission line inspections.
Absolutely. Many users start with Terrasolid for its power, then discover Lidarvisor handles their routine projects faster. Your LAS files work in both platforms, there’s no format lock-in.
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Get 2 GB of storage space and classify up to 10 hectares for free.