--- description: Detailed reviews on Trimble TerraSync based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Trimble TerraSync with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Trimble TerraSync Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [GIS Software](/directory/947/gis/software) > [Trimble TerraSync](/software/2061467/trimble-terrasync) # Trimble TerraSync Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2061467/trimble-terrasync Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2061467/trimble-terrasync?page=2) > Trimble TerraSync is a universal positioning system (UPS) and data collection solution that allows you to collect high-accuracy GPS data for your GIS mapping needs. Using Bluetooth, it seamlessly connects with any iOS device and Mac computer to quickly gather locations with Trimble Mobile Collector. > > 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 Software | 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 Software - Geocoding - Internet Mapping - Map Creation - Spatial Analysis ## Support Options - Chat ## Category - [GIS Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/947/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** | *March 12, 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** | *February 16, 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** | *June 26, 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** | *October 16, 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.getapp.ca/software/2061467/trimble-terrasync?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2061467/trimble-terrasync) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data