PointCab
PointCab GmbH is a German software company (founded 2013, Wernau) that develops point cloud processing tools, led by the Origins desktop product, Nebula cloud platform, and CAD/BIM plugins serving surveyors, architects, and construction professionals worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersWernau, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What PointCab does
PointCab GmbH is a German point cloud processing software company founded in 2013 and headquartered in Wernau, Germany. Its core product, PointCab Origins (offered in Core and 3D tiers), processes laser scan and LiDAR point clouds from terrestrial, mobile, and drone-based scanners to produce floor plans, sections, measurements, and 3D models via an orthophoto-based interface that reduces the need for 3D navigation expertise. The portfolio is extended by six native CAD/BIM plugins (4Revit, 4AutoCAD, 4Archicad, 4Brics, 4Vectorworks, 4ZWCAD) that transfer processed data directly into the user's design environment, a browser-based cloud sharing platform called Nebula (with integrations into Google Drive, OneDrive, Nextcloud, and AWS), and a developer-facing middleware product, PointCab LSDSDK, built around the company's proprietary LSD(x) format that delivers up to 70% data compression versus .e57 or .las files. PointCab was also the first vendor worldwide to ship point cloud processing software for macOS.
The company monetizes Origins through perpetual, subscription, and rental license models, sells CAD plugins as one-time licenses, and operates a freemium tier for Nebula. Distribution combines a direct e-commerce shop, a global reseller network (Italy, UK, Romania, Hong Kong, and others), and an OEM relationship with FARO (via the legacy GeoSLAM Draw integration). Customers are primarily surveying, geospatial, BIM, construction, and heritage preservation professionals, served largely through a product-led motion with free trials, demos, tutorials, and webinars. The company is privately held, employs 11–50 people, and reported revenue growth above 35% for two consecutive years as of 2018; in 2025 it transitioned leadership following the death of co-founder and CEO Dr. Richard Steffen, with Eric Bergholz assuming the CEO role.
PointCab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PointCab
- Legal name
- PointCab GmbH
- Website
- https://pointcab-software.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PointCab GmbH is a German software company (founded 2013, Wernau) that develops point cloud processing tools, led by the Origins desktop product, Nebula cloud platform, and CAD/BIM plugins serving surveyors, architects, and construction professionals worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PointCab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Point Cloud Processing Software
- NAICS
- Software Publishers (513210)
- SIC
- Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Mapping & Basemap Platforms (Tiles/SDKs) (BPAMANAB)
Keywords
Where PointCab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wernau
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
PointCab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Origins Software Licenses: PointCab Origins desktop software sold as perpetual license, subscription, or rental. Available in Core (basic) and 3D (full) versions with different feature sets.
- CAD/BIM Plugins: Individual plugins for AutoCAD, Revit, Archicad, BricsCAD, Vectorworks, and ZWCAD available as separate purchases or bundles.
- Nebula Cloud Platform: Cloud visualization and sharing platform with Freemium (free) and Premium slots (paid annually or monthly). Pricing is per slot, not per storage or user.
- Support and Maintenance Contracts: Support and maintenance services available for Origins and Nebula, ensuring software updates and technical assistance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Origins Core - Essential point cloud processing |
| Subscription | Annual | Origins 3D - Full featured point cloud software |
| Freemium | Annual | Nebula Freemium - Free cloud visualization |
| Subscription | Monthly | Nebula Premium - Full cloud collaboration features |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Purchase (One-time license) |
| Subscription | Monthly | Rental |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
PointCab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PointCab GmbH develops and licenses point cloud processing software that turns raw laser-scanner and LiDAR captures into floor plans, sections, measurements, and CAD/BIM-ready deliverables. Its flagship desktop product PointCab Origins (Core and 3D editions), a family of CAD/BIM plugins, the Nebula browser-based sharing platform, and the LSDSDK middleware underpin vendor-independent workflows for surveyors, architects, and construction teams. The company sells these offerings globally through its own online shop, a freemium cloud tier, and a network of regional resellers.
Product overview
PointCab is a German point cloud software company founded in 2013, offering a unified portfolio centered on point cloud processing and visualization. The core product is PointCab Origins, available in two tiers: Origins Core (essential floor plans and measurements) and Origins 3D (full-featured with vectorization, mesh, volume calculation, and registration). The portfolio is extended by CAD/BIM plugins (4Revit, 4AutoCAD, 4Archicad, 4Brics, 4Vectorworks, 4ZWCAD) that enable direct 3D data transfer from Origins into CAD software. Nebula is the cloud platform for sharing and visualizing point cloud projects online via browser, accessible through users' own cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Nextcloud). Nebula Creator allows non-Origins users to prepare projects for the cloud. The middleware product is PointCab LSDSDK for developer integration.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- PointCab Origins: Desktop point cloud processing software for efficiently processing point clouds from laser scans and LiDAR data, creating floor plans, measurements, and CAD-ready exports.
- PointCab Nebula
- Origins Core
- Origins 3D
- PointCab Share
- Nebula Creator
Products and services
- PointCab Origins Core Desktop point cloud processing application offering the essential module set — floor plans, sections, panorama views, profile lines, and sketching — for surveyors, architects, and tradespeople who need to evaluate laser scan data and produce basic deliverables.
- PointCab Origins 3D Full-featured version of the Origins desktop software, including all Core capabilities plus Vectorizer, Mesh, Volume, Space Warp, Registration, Point Cloud Export, Transformations, Web Export, and Merger modules for professional point cloud workflows.
- PointCab Nebula Browser-based cloud platform for visualizing, measuring, and sharing point cloud projects via 3D, panorama, and floor plan views. Users connect their own cloud storage (Google Drive, OneDrive, Nextcloud, or AWS Cloud) for project hosting, with password-protected links, expiry dates, and selective sharing of specific results.
- PointCab LSDSDK Middleware/SDK that exposes PointCab's point cloud processing pipeline — including the compressed LSD(x) format — to software developers who want to integrate PointCab's capabilities into their own applications.
- 4Revit CAD Plugin Plugin that transfers filtered 3D point cloud information directly from Origins into Autodesk Revit, allowing modelers to work with scan data in Revit without importing the full point cloud.
- 4AutoCAD CAD Plugin Plugin that transfers point cloud data directly from Origins into AutoCAD, enabling direct modeling against the scan rather than importing the full point cloud.
- 4Archicad CAD Plugin Plugin that enables direct 3D point cloud modeling from Origins inside Graphisoft ARCHICAD, including macOS support for ARCHICAD users.
- 4Brics CAD Plugin Real-time transfer of 3D point cloud information from Origins into BricsCAD with an axis fixation function that supports accurate modeling in BricsCAD.
- 4Vectorworks CAD Plugin Plugin enabling direct point cloud data transfer from Origins into Vectorworks for design teams working in that platform.
- 4ZWCAD CAD Plugin Plugin that transfers point cloud data directly from Origins into ZWCAD for cost-sensitive teams using ZWCAD as their primary CAD platform.
- Nebula Creator Tool that allows non-Origins customers to prepare and publish point cloud projects into the Nebula cloud viewer. Currently in beta phase.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% data compression with LSD(x) format compared to .e57 or .las formats
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use PointCab
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
PointCab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
AI capability1 record
Feature6 records
PointCab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GeoSLAM (now FARO)coreGeoSLAM, a leading manufacturer of mobile laser scanners, recognized PointCab's advantages and entered a partnership. From then on, PointCab was integrated as OEM software under the name 'GeoSLAM Draw' seamlessly into the GeoSLAM workflow. Scanner owners can directly process their data using PointCab technology.
- BIMm SolutionscoreBIMm Solutions collaborated with PointCab to develop the first CAD plugin - the BIMm Tool for easy point cloud evaluation in Graphisoft ARCHICAD. This partnership marked PointCab's entry into the CAD plugin ecosystem.
- ViakomminorViakom became a partner of PointCab, distributing and reselling PointCab software in their region.
- StonexminorStonex joined PointCab's reseller network, offering PointCab software to their customers.
- Dron-e ItalyminorItalian drone and scanning solutions provider, Dron-e Italy, became a PointCab reseller strengthening PointCab's presence in Italy.
- GMX Systems LTDminorUK-based GMX Systems LTD joined PointCab's global reseller network in 2024.
- GEOZONA LTDminorGEOZONA LTD became a PointCab reseller, expanding PointCab's reach in their operating region.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
PointCab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
PointCab social profiles
Digital presencePointCab financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PointCab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
PointCab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PointCab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PointCab
What does PointCab do?
PointCab GmbH develops and licenses point cloud processing software that turns raw laser-scanner and LiDAR captures into floor plans, sections, measurements, and CAD/BIM-ready deliverables. Its flagship desktop product PointCab Origins (Core and 3D editions), a family of CAD/BIM plugins, the Nebula browser-based sharing platform, and the LSDSDK middleware underpin vendor-independent workflows for surveyors, architects, and construction teams. The company sells these offerings globally through its own online shop, a freemium cloud tier, and a network of regional resellers.
Is PointCab a public or private company?
PointCab is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PointCab founded?
PointCab was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is PointCab based?
PointCab is headquartered in Wernau, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does PointCab make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Origins Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are CAD/BIM Plugins, nebula Cloud Platform and support and Maintenance Contracts.
Does PointCab have an API?
No public API is recorded for PointCab.
What industry is PointCab in?
PointCab's product category is Point Cloud Processing Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAMANAB, Mapping & Basemap Platforms (Tiles/SDKs). Its NAICS code is 513210 and its SIC code is 7372.