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Propeller vs AGTEK

Two earthwork tools that heavy civil teams often weigh: Propeller measures what is on the ground from drone and survey data; AGTEK estimates what the plans call for and tracks progress. Vendor-published facts only.

DESK RESEARCH, NOT TESTED. Compiled from vendors' public websites (accessed Propeller Oct 14, 2026; AGTEK Oct 13, 2026). Vendor claims are not verified by Means & Methods Lab. No scores or rankings.

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Propeller vs AGTEK: vendor-published facts side by side
Sheet rowPropellerAGTEK
CategoryDrone survey & earthwork measurementEarthwork takeoff
AI role (our label)Not AI-firstAI features added to established product
What it doesCloud, map-based site platform that combines surface data from drones, GNSS rovers, total stations, and handheld scanners to measure volumes, distances, heights, and grades, overlay CAD designs, track daily production, and organize site documents. Products: Propeller (core hub), survey processing (photogrammetry and lidar), DirtMate (GNSS receiver for machine telematics), and AeroPoints (smart ground control points). Integrations listed include Trimble Connect, Procore, Autodesk BIM 360/Build, Aconex, OneDrive, and HCSS. The homepage does not describe AI features, so we tag it Not AI-first.Estimating and takeoff software for heavy construction that estimates dirt and materials quantities, speeds utility estimates, models processes, and measures progress. Part of Hexagon. Lists AI-related products including Reveal Transform (AI-powered plan prep that converts PDF plan sheets to takeoff-ready data) and Reveal Clean (AI-assisted point cloud editing).
Who it's forEarthmoving, civil, mining, aggregates, and waste-management site teams.Heavy civil, earthwork, and site contractors.
Pricing (as publicly stated)Not publicly listed (14-day free trial offered).Not publicly listed
Test statusNot tested. No scores.Not tested. No scores.
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Facts last checked: Propeller Oct 14, 2026; AGTEK Oct 13, 2026. Prices change; check the vendor page before relying on them.

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