Compare the Top LiDAR Software with a Free Trial as of November 2025

What is LiDAR Software with a Free Trial?

LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) software processes and analyzes 3D spatial data captured by LiDAR sensors. It converts raw point cloud data into usable formats for applications such as mapping, 3D modeling, and terrain analysis. The software enables tasks like object detection, surface classification, and elevation modeling with high accuracy. LiDAR software is widely used in industries like autonomous vehicles, construction, forestry, and environmental monitoring. Its advanced algorithms facilitate precise measurements, improving decision-making and operational efficiency. Compare and read user reviews of the best LiDAR software with a Free Trial currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    GeoHECRAS

    GeoHECRAS

    CivilGEO, Inc.

    GeoHECRAS is a river modeling software used to compute water surface profiles for steady and unsteady flow models, bridge and culvert roadway crossings, FEMA floodplain encroachments, stream restorations, inline reservoir structures, off-channel storage areas, and much more. GeoHECRAS offers: • Quickly Build 1D & 2D HEC-RAS Models • Automatic Assignment of Land Cover as Manning’s Roughness • Digital Terrain Cross Section Cutting • Automated Bridge & Culvert Sizing and Designing • Automated FEMA Floodplain Encroachments • LiDAR Elevation Terrain Processing • Automated Model Calibration • AutoCAD, MicroStation & ESRI ArcGIS Compatible • 100% Compatible with US Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS GeoHECRAS provides an easy-to-use, single graphical platform to rapidly create stunning HEC-RAS models and 3D visualizations from a variety of different data sources like AutoCAD, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Google Maps, and more.
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    ArcGIS
    Mapping and analysis, location intelligence for everyone. Part of the Esri Geospatial Cloud, ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. Work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. Share your insights with the world or specific groups. Build interactive maps that explain your data and encourage users to explore. Map your own data and gain perspective by adding the authoritative location-based data included in ArcGIS Online. Use smart mapping to guide your data exploration and visualization. Share your maps with specific groups or everyone. Create web apps with your maps for a focused, interactive experience. Then integrate the apps you built into your digital presence including your website, social media posts, and blog articles.
    Starting Price: $100 per year
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    Pix4D

    Pix4D

    Pix4D

    The only drone mapping & photogrammetry software tools with a flight app, desktop, and cloud platforms. Rely on Pix4D’s processing algorithms to get the survey-grade results you expect. Choose the AutoGCPs feature for even greater accuracy. Get an instant view of any jobsite from anywhere, on your browser, in 2D and 3D, with results you can measure, explore, compare, share and collaborate on. Keep a permanent and up-to-date record of the project and resolve disputes efficiently. Capture images or point clouds with a drone or any laser scanner. When using a drone, automate and optimize your flights with the free PIX4Dcapture mobile app. Use the combined power of images and point clouds to extract key elements from photogrammetry, laser scanning or LiDAR data. Survey curbs, building footprints, walls, catenary curves and more. Work 50% faster when you vectorize from point clouds and verify in images, while the Smart Grid saves 1,000s of clicks creating spot elevations.
    Starting Price: $32.50 per month
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    Mindkosh

    Mindkosh

    Mindkosh AI

    Mindkosh is the data platform for curating, labeling and validating datasets for your AI projects. Our industry leading data annotation platform combines collaborative features with AI-assisted annotation features to provide a comprehensive suite of tools to label any kind of data, be it Images, videos or 3D pointclouds such as those from Lidar. For images, Mindkosh offers semi-automatic segmentation, pre-labeling for bounding boxes and automatic OCR. For videos, automatic interpolation can reduce massive amounts of manual annotation. And for lidar, 1-click annotation allows you to create cuboids in just 1 click! If you are simply looking to get your data labeled, our high quality data annotation services combined with an easy to use Python SDK and web-based review platform, provide an unmatched experience.
    Starting Price: $30/user/month
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    IoTFlows

    IoTFlows

    IoTFlows

    SenseAi uses artificial intelligence to monitor and analyze the performance of a machine based on its vibration and acoustics data. This allows manufacturers to identify issues or inefficiencies in the production process and make data-driven decisions to improve performance. Unlock the full potential of your manufacturing operations with SenseAi's plug-and-play, AI-powered monitoring solution. SenseAi is designed to easily stick to your machines with its magnetic design, allowing you to monitor and analyze their performance with minimal disruption to your operations. Vibration, acoustics, and LIDAR sensors provide comprehensive machine performance analysis. Real-time monitoring and data analysis with 4G cellular connectivity. Real-time notifications of machine downtime. Monitor multiple facilities or production lines. Improve your manufacturing operations with real-time machine utilization monitoring.
    Starting Price: $4,812 per year
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    LiDAR360

    LiDAR360

    GreenValley International

    LiDAR360 is a comprehensive LiDAR point cloud processing and analysis software developed by GreenValley International. It offers a suite of modules tailored for various industries, including terrain analysis, forestry management, mining, and power line inspection. The software supports massive data processing, is capable of handling over 300 GB of LiDAR data simultaneously, and includes more than 10 advanced point cloud processing algorithms. Key features encompass data preprocessing, filtering, point cloud classification, digital terrain, surface model generation, and 3D visualization. LiDAR360 also provides tools for individual tree segmentation, forest parameter extraction, and regression analysis for biomass estimation, aiding in efficient forest resource surveys. For mining applications, it facilitates open-pit mine modeling, volume change analysis, and tunnel section analysis.
    Starting Price: $3,300 one-time payment
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    SURE Aerial
    nFrames SURE software delivers an efficient solution of dense image surface reconstruction for mapping, surveying, geo-information and research organizations. The SURE software delivers derivation of precise point clouds, DSMs, True Orthophotos and textured Meshes from small, medium and large frame images. This advanced solution is designed for applications including countrywide mapping, monitoring projects that use manned aircraft and UAVs, cadaster, infrastructure planning, and 3D modeling. SURE Aerial is specifically designed for aerial image datasets captured with large frame nadir cameras, oblique cameras and hybrid systems with additional LiDAR sensors. Without limitation in image resolution, it empowers the production of 3D Meshes, True Orthophotos, Point Clouds and Digital Surface Models on common workstation hardware and in cluster environments. Simple to setup and operate, SURE Aerial is compliant with mapping industry standards and accessible for web streaming technologies.
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    TerrainTools

    TerrainTools

    Softree Technical Systems

    Ideal for 3D site design, stockpile volume calculations, mine surveying, quantity takeoffs, pad and pond design, geological mapping, surface contouring and visualization, and landfill site design. Includes functions for: surveying, coordinate geometry, image manipulation, digital terrain modeling, contouring, volume and earthwork calculations, design, grading, visualization and report generation. Create surface models from large LiDAR and UAV datasets. Have complete control over your point data thinning functionality. Thinning to polygons, corridors, coordinates regions, or exterior regions. Import and management of a variety of survey and file formats, including: total station, LiDAR, ASCII, DWG, DGN, USGS DEM, LandXMl and image formats (TIFF, BMP, JPG). Total station data can be included with automatic control of linear features, breaklines and symbology. Import georeferenced background imagery from our Live Maps tool.
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    Ansys VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator
    Discover an open, scalable and modular virtual driving simulator that enables testing against a variety of objectives and performance requirements. Ansys VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator Powered by SCANeR™ enables you to assemble scenarios, test software, consider vehicle dynamics and experience sensors within a virtual driving environment. It enables a fully virtual driving lab for analyzing performance results. VRXPERIENCE Driving Simulator offers an immersive simulated test-drive experience set within a representative world. Perform exhaustive safety assessments to drive millions of virtual miles in days and accelerate development by 1,000x compared to physical road-testing. As passenger automobiles become more digitalized and more autonomous, they require a wide range of advanced technologies that include sensors, such as cameras, radar and lidars, as well as embedded software supporting automated control systems.
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    Global Mapper

    Global Mapper

    Blue Marble Geographics

    Global Mapper® is a cutting-edge GIS software that provides both novice and experienced geospatial professionals with a comprehensive array of spatial data processing tools, with access to an unparalleled variety of data formats. Global Mapper’s intuitive user interface and logical layout help smooth the learning curve and ensure that users will be up-and-running in no time. Organizations of any size quickly see a significant return on investment brought about by efficient data processing, accurate map creation, and optimized spatial data management. Vector, raster, and elevation data can be exported in virtually every common file format as well as many proprietary types. During export, data can be tiled into smaller or more manageable files or the export area can be cropped to a defined area or to the extent of the current screen view.
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    Scale Data Engine
    Scale Data Engine helps ML teams build better datasets. Bring together your data, ground truth, and model predictions to effortlessly fix model failures and data quality issues. Optimize your labeling spend by identifying class imbalance, errors, and edge cases in your data with Scale Data Engine. Significantly improve model performance by uncovering and fixing model failures. Find and label high-value data by curating unlabeled data with active learning and edge case mining. Curate the best datasets by collaborating with ML engineers, labelers, and data ops on the same platform. Easily visualize and explore your data to quickly find edge cases that need labeling. Check how well your models are performing and always ship the best one. Easily view your data, metadata, and aggregate statistics with rich overlays, using our powerful UI. Scale Data Engine supports visualization of images, videos, and lidar scenes, overlaid with all associated labels, predictions, and metadata.
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    GEOCIRRUS

    GEOCIRRUS

    AAM Group

    Architects, designers, and urban planners can access high-resolution content at their fingertips. Construction, development and engineering professionals gain clear oversight of their project environments in a variety of detailed formats. Asset owners and managers see their properties in fine detail and gain insight into how changes in the environment may impact them. The range and locations of Geocirrus content is extensive and always growing. We regularly capture and process our survey data to ensure our aerial imagery, LiDAR data, 3D Photomesh and building models reflect changes in the real-world environments. We want our Geocirrus content to meet your needs. If you need content of a particular location or certain type that is currently unavailable, then let us know.
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    Klatch

    Klatch

    Klatch Technologies

    Klatch Technologies is a global data services provider helping companies and institutions collect, annotate, and process data. We assist Artificial Intelligence companies, research institutions, Machine Learning or Computer Vision projects in data labeling, data collection, content moderation, and other data projects. Our Specialists provide rapid scalability, precise accuracy, swift turnaround time, multilingual capability, and data security at a low-cost. - Data Annotation Services: Image Annotation Video Annotation Search Relevance Text NLP Annotation Text Classification Sentiment Analysis Image Segmentation LIDAR Annotation - Data Collection Services: Healthcare Training Data Chatbot Training Data & all other data collection needs - IT Managed Services: Content Moderation Ecommerce Data Categorization
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