OpenDroneMap

6.3easy start · #11 of 33
in Photogrammetry Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows.

OpenDroneMap is ranked #11 of 33 in photogrammetry software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows.

OpenDroneMap plans and pricing

All plans

Standard $64 once 1 Year Installation Support · Per-User License · Updates Included · 30 Days Money-Back Guarantee opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026

Business $149 once 1 Year Priority Installation Support · Per-User License · Updates Included · 30 Days Money-Back Guarantee opendronemap.org · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on photogrammetry software

Free plan: Yes
API access: Yes

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The record

Purpose: ODM turns point-and-shoot camera images into two- and three-dimensional geographic data and georeferenced maps and 3D models.
Inputs: Supported inputs are JPEGs, 8- and 16-bit TIFFs, and Ground Control Points.
Outputs: Supported outputs include orthorectified imagery, digital surface models, digital terrain models, textured 3D models, and classified point clouds.
Operating systems: ODM runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux when using Docker, and can also run natively on Windows.
REST API: NodeODM is a standard API specification and reference implementation for processing aerial images with engines such as ODM.
Python integration: PyODM is a Python SDK for adding aerial image processing capabilities to applications.
Scaling: ClusterODM is a NodeODM API-compatible reverse proxy, load balancer, and task tracker for horizontal scaling.
GPU support: NodeODM supports a CUDA-based GPU implementation that works with NVIDIA GPUs.
Installer support: Installer support covers getting OpenDroneMap installed and running, while dataset-processing and configuration questions are directed to the community forum.
Processing capacity: The installer FAQ says computers with the recommended RAM should easily process at least 100–300 images, while cloud processing can handle up to 3,000 images.
Hardware limit: With 8 GB of RAM, users will not be able to process more than 100 images.
Free access: The installer FAQ says there are no free installer trials, but WebODM can be installed manually as open-source software.
Audience: OpenDroneMap says its contributors include scientists, professionals, students, and hobbyists.
Security statement: The community terms state that OpenDroneMap makes no warranty regarding the security, reliability, quality, accuracy, or availability of its website or services.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Photogrammetry Software in 2026#11 of 33
Best AI 3D Scanning Software in 2026#12 of 24

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Sources

opendronemap.org/odm/· checked 1 Oct 2026
opendronemap.org/nodeodm/· checked 1 Oct 2026
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opendronemap.org/download/· checked 1 Oct 2026
opendronemap.org/get-involved/· checked 1 Oct 2026
community.opendronemap.org/tos· checked 1 Oct 2026