Terrasolid TerraScan is Windows desktop software for managing, processing and visualizing point clouds. It classifies laser points with automatic routines that users can refine through semi-automatic and manual tools, and it creates 3D vector data from laser points. Automated tools can produce building vector models up to LOD2 across large areas and vectorize power lines. For repeat workflows, classification routines can be combined in macros for batch processing; TerraBatch can run macros on other workstations over a LAN. Import and export formats include LAS, LAZ, TerraScan Binary, TerraScan Fast Binary and user-defined ASCII formats. The product comes in Full, UAV and Lite editions, with node-locked or network licensing; network licenses let users on the same network share product licenses. It supports point-cloud registration, E57, LAS/LAZ and geospatial analysis. A free trial is listed, and the entry-level listed price is From €612/mo.
Who it is for
TerraScan suits Windows users processing point clouds for mapping, urban planning, asset management, powerline, road, railway, forestry or mining work. Its editions and batch tools can serve workflows ranging from UAV data to large-area modeling.
What is good
- Automatic routines can be refined manually
- Creates building models up to LOD2 over large areas
- TerraBatch runs macros on other LAN workstations
- Supports LAS, LAZ, E57 and user-defined ASCII
What to know first
- Available only on Windows
- No free plan is listed
Verdict
TerraScan combines point-cloud classification, vector creation and batch processing, with Full, UAV and Lite editions. Check which license model and edition suits your workflow; the paid product has a free trial.
Terrasolid TerraScan plans and pricing
All plansCompared on point cloud software
- Free plan
- No
- Point-cloud registration
- Yes
- Point classification
- Yes
- Processing mode
- desktop
- E57 support
- Yes
- LAS/LAZ support
- Yes
- Geospatial analysis
- Yes
