ATIS.cloud
ATIS.cloud
Leica Cyclone

Leica Cyclone is powerful. But your client doesn't have it.

Cyclone is the go-to software for Leica scanners. But when you need to share a scan with an architect or project owner who doesn't have Cyclone, you're stuck. ATIS.cloud solves this.

Free

trial

8

formats (not just Leica)

1 TB

per file

Free trial

No credit card · Compatible with Leica scanners

Both tools at a glance

Leica Cyclone

Leica Cyclone is Leica Geosystems' software suite for processing and managing point clouds from Leica scanners.

  • • Complete processing: registration, cleaning, AI classification
  • • Native formats: PTX, E57, LGS/LGSx
  • • Cyclone REGISTER 360 PLUS: automatic scan registration
  • • Cyclone 3DR: modeling, mesh, inspection
  • • Quote-based pricing, perpetual license or subscription
ATIS.cloud

ATIS.cloud lets teams view, measure and share surveys in the browser. For deliverable production, ATIS.cad includes Scan-to-Plan and Scan-to-BIM: 2D drawings and building objects to review before PDF/DWG/DXF or IFC export. ATIS.cad is in early access until the end of November 2026, on request and activated by the team. This is separate from the ATIS.cloud trial.

  • Reads E57, PTX and LGSx files natively
  • Share by link, client views without Cyclone
  • Measurement and annotation in the browser
  • Files up to 1 TB
  • Compatible with all scanners, not just Leica

Leica Cyclone vs ATIS.cloud

FeatureLeica CycloneATIS.cloud
Point cloud viewing(desktop)(browser)
Automatic registration(REGISTER 360)
AI classification(Cyclone 3DR)
Modeling / mesh(Cyclone 3DR)
Share by link(TruView, limited)(full)
Measurement & annotation
BIM/IFC comparison(not native)(Advance plan)
Leica formats (PTX, LGSx, LGS)nativePTX, LGSx
Multi-scannerMainly LeicaAll scanners (agnostic)
InstallationDesktop + Nvidia GPUBrowser, zero install
PricingQuote-based (high)Request a quote
HostingLocal or JetStream22+ countries, data sovereignty

Where ATIS.cloud wins

Where Leica Cyclone wins

Share without Cyclone

Your architect doesn't have Cyclone. Your project owner doesn't either. With ATIS.cloud, send a link and they view the 3D scan in their browser.

Automatic registration (REGISTER 360)

Automatic scan registration is a key Cyclone feature that ATIS.cloud doesn't offer.

All scanners compatible

Cyclone is optimized for Leica scanners. ATIS.cloud accepts files from FARO, Trimble, Topcon, Riegl, NavVis, Matterport, in addition to Leica.

AI classification and modeling

Cyclone 3DR covers processing operations such as classification and meshing. ATIS.cad offers a different workflow: drawings and building objects from a survey, with human review. CAD/BIM production is not equivalent to Cyclone 3DR point cloud processing or meshing.

Affordable pricing

Cyclone is quote-based. ATIS.cloud offers affordable pricing for 4 users, with a free trial.

Native LGS format

Cyclone reads the legacy LGS format natively. ATIS.cloud reads PTX, LGSx, and E57 but not LGS.

Zero hardware requirements

Cyclone 3DR requires a CUDA-compatible Nvidia GPU. ATIS.cloud runs in a standard browser.

JetStream (internal streaming)

Leica JetStream offers point cloud streaming over internal networks for large organizations. ATIS.cloud also lets you stream point clouds into CAD software (Revit, AutoCAD) via native plugins, without dedicated JetStream infrastructure.

Choose ATIS.cloud if...

  • You need to share scans with people who don't have Cyclone
  • You use multiple scanner brands (not just Leica)
  • You want affordable pricing with a free trial
  • Your need is viewing and sharing, not registration
  • Data sovereignty matters to your organization

Keep Leica Cyclone if...

  • • Automatic scan registration is your main need
  • • You need AI classification and mesh modeling
  • • You work exclusively with Leica scanners and LGS format
  • • You need JetStream for internal network streaming

Using Cyclone and ATIS.cloud together

Both tools are complementary.

1

Process scans in Cyclone (registration, cleaning, classification)

2

Export in E57 or PTX from Cyclone

3

Upload to ATIS.cloud for online viewing and sharing

4

Share by link with clients, they don't need Cyclone

ATIS.cad

From the survey to drawings or a model

ATIS.cad is ATIS.cloud’s CAD/BIM authoring product. Work from the point cloud, review suggestions and prepare the deliverable you need in your browser.

Scan-to-Plan

Prepare an editable 2D floor plan. Review proposed walls and complete the drawing before export.

PDF · DWG · DXF drawings

Scan-to-BIM

Prepare building objects. Accept, adjust or reject suggestions, then check the model.

IFC model after review

Early access until the end of November 2026, on request and activated by the team. Separate from the ATIS.cloud trial; a later commercial release is not guaranteed.

What our customers say

Discover why over 2,600+ companies trust us.

"ATIS.cloud allowed us to reduce delivery time by 2 hours per project. Our clients can view scans immediately."
2h saved per deliverable

James

Licensed Surveyor, Horizon Surveying

"The interface is intuitive and comparing with our BIM models has become child's play. A real productivity gain."
+40% productivity

Sarah

BIM Manager, Arcadia Construction Group

"We were able to abandon our expensive on-premise solution. ATIS.cloud is much more accessible and simpler."
Affordable pricing

Michael

Technical Director, Meridian Industries

"Sharing has revolutionized how we work with our clients. No need to explain how to install an application anymore."
0 client friction

Emma

Heritage Manager, Atlas Heritage Foundation

Security and compliance

Data sovereignty in 22+ countries
GDPR / CCPA Compliant
SSL Encryption
No data resale

FAQ: Leica Cyclone Alternative

No, both tools serve different purposes and complement each other.

Keep Cyclone for:

  • Automatic scan registration (REGISTER 360 PLUS)
  • AI classification and mesh modeling (Cyclone 3DR)
  • Processing proprietary Leica formats (LGS/LGSx)

Add ATIS.cloud for:

  • Link sharing with clients who do not have Cyclone
  • Online viewing of files up to 1 TB
  • Scan vs BIM/IFC comparison

The ideal workflow: process in Cyclone, export to E57, share via ATIS.cloud.

Share your Leica scans without a Cyclone license.

Free trial · No credit card · Compatible with all scanners

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Sources for the ATIS.cad update

CAD/BIM scope checked on 10 September 2026. Early-access terms confirmed by the team; check other offers before subscribing.