--- description: Review of Trimble TerraSync Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Trimble TerraSync | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/3501/gis/software) > [Trimble TerraSync](/software/402125/trimble-terrasync) # Trimble TerraSync Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/402125/trimble-terrasync Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/402125/trimble-terrasync?page=2) > TerraSync is an industry-leading mobile unit that can display and collect high-accuracy GNSS observations. Built on the Trimble Connect cloud and web platform, TerraSync is connected to every device in your fleet, enabling personnel to view and share geodetic quality data instantly. Using Trimble's latest technology, TerraSync collects precise positions in challenging environments and reduces time-consuming GPS data collection at project sites, construction yards, survey projects and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 12 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 12 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Trimble - **Location**: Princeton, US - **Founded**: 1978 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Contact Trimble for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Data Collection - Geocoding - Internet Mapping - Map Creation - Spatial Analysis ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/3501/gis/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The software makes going into the field easy - from quick upload of pre-selected sample locations to fast download of collected data points post-effort. > > **Cons**: The software does seem to have a few quirks - I've had coordinate system units change from feet to meters on me a few times between upload and transfer to the GPS unit, which can be tricky when trying to fix real-time in the field. > > Overall, I have been pleased with TerraSync and the services it provides. Anything that streamlines field work is greatly appreciated, and this software does just that. ----- ### "Standard, but showing its age" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *12 March 2021* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: This is the tried and true software for Trimble GPS units. It's easy enough to use, and lets me collect my data. > > **Cons**: I really find the lack of interaction with background files annoying. If you want a background layer (roads, for example), but you want to be able to see any associated information, you have to put that background layer into a data file, match it with your data dictionary, etc..., then upload. If you're standing at your tailgate with a laptop and somebody has just emailed you a shape, you don't want to mess with that. You just want to load it and go. > > It's worked for me for the past 11 years since I started out in the field, and continues to work. Having worked with other software, particularly more GIS-based applications for mobile devices, it just seems clunky and like it's not advancing at the same rate. ----- ### "It feels like it's software that is stuck in the 90s - but it does everything it needs to." — 3.0/5 > **Nathan** | *16 February 2018* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: The functionality is pretty amazing - the ability to geolocate with that level of precision, to do these corrections that rapidly, to do it in the field with a laptop is insane. That being said, the actual handheld user experience on a GEOXT or whatever is mediocre at best. I mean, we use it every day for projects that we couldn't otherwise do - but only because it's the only option, not the best. > > **Cons**: The user interface makes no sense, the terminology of 'background' vs 'data' files is silly and non-intuitive, using it to navigate in the field is hit-and-miss (I'd rather have a topo and a compass), and editing features is almost impossible. > > It's literally the only software/hardware combo that can do what we need to do in a way that doesn't require backpack units and huge capital investments. It's amazingly powerful but implemented in a really dumb way. ----- ### "Trimble equipment is very useful for gravimetric surveys, seismic and topographic studies." — 5.0/5 > **Alaila** | *26 June 2018* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The software that terraSync are essential tools for a field geolocation work, allowing the field operator to store all the data collected in a single computer that can later be downloaded to a computer in the easiest and most efficient way. They are high precision equipment for seismic surveys, georadar, topographic surveys, etc. > > **Cons**: Trimble functional equipment perfectly in open areas free of vegetation which is a limitation for spaces with high density of vegetation, losing signal capture data. ----- ### "Trimble Terasync" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *16 October 2020* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Trimble is a leading GPS product. The onboard interface used on their systems is easy to navigate. > > **Cons**: May take some time to get used to all the buttons and features, but overall great experince. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/402125/trimble-terrasync?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/402125/trimble-terrasync) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data