# Trimble TerraSync Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Trimble TerraSync the right GIS solution for you? Explore 12 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/99995/TerraSync-Software/reviews --- Trimble TerraSync 4.3 (12) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/99995/TerraSync-Software/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated December 14th, 2025 # Reviews of Trimble TerraSync Ease of use 3.3 Customer Service 3.9 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-12 of 12 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Hilary W. Scientist III Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "For environmental professionals, TerraSync is a great thing!" September 14, 2018 5.0 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. Pros TerraSync is great for the transfer of data between the GPS unit and your computer. 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. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Project Scientist Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Standard, but showing its age" March 12, 2021 4.0 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. 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. Review Source Nathan B. Environmental Scientist Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "It feels like it's software that is stuck in the 90s - but it does everything it needs to." February 16, 2018 3.0 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. 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. Review Source Alaila L. Technological Advisor Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Trimble equipment is very useful for gravimetric surveys, seismic and topographic studies." June 26, 2018 5.0 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. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Environmental Consultant Oil & Energy Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Trimble Terasync" October 16, 2020 5.0 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. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Geographer Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Trimble TerraSync is great" December 17, 2022 4.0 Pros Amazing functionality and it is very easy to use. Cons The user interface is old fashioned and the software appears to have a few quirks. Review Source Yemsi P. Planificador Territorial II Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Capture GPS data in a simple and basic way" March 1, 2018 3.0 The benefits are being able to capture data gps quickly in a fieldwork. In addition to its compatibility with GIS software, which allows to facilitate certain work processes Pros The program allows basic GPS data capture functions in any place, with good satellite coverage. Another aspect that I like is that it allows transferring the captured data to other formats such as dxf, shp among others, to process that data in other programs. Cons I do not like that it has a old fashioned user interface, and it is limiting in some options to do. I want to have more facilities to collect the data and make the necessary modifications, in the short time that I have in fieldwork Review Source ZK Zach K. IT tech Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Trimble terrasync" December 12, 2018 3.0 Pros Mapping data points in real time is fluid and functional. Data transfers once back at the office are easy. Wifi ready but I've never used in the field. Cons The handheld device is clunky and moving software between machines is messy with licenses needing to be removed by the vendor before reactivating. Review Source ronald S. JEFE DE SALA SITUACIONAL Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "It is a software in which data of geographic information can be collected in the field in a fast way" May 2, 2018 5.0 Quality of the information collected in the field. Pros It is a software with many advantages since it has a good interface, in addition to the high precision of the data. Cons It is a software with a high cost, but it is worth investing since it gives excellent results in terms of accuracy and data quality. Review Source GK Garrett K. Scientist Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I use TerraSync on a Trimble 6000 Series for wetland delineations. Very accurate equipment." February 16, 2018 5.0 Pros I like the abundance of features. Although I only use some of them, the ones I do use are very efficient. Cons Although I like the abundance of features, sometimes having too much can be confusing. I with there was one specifically designed around me field needs. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer AUX AP Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reseña Trimble TerraSync" February 20, 2023 5.0 Pros Excelente software para la toma de datos en campo, facil manejo y descarga. Cons Tanto el software de de campo y escritorio son licenciados, toca pagar por los dos por aparte Review Source VR Verified Reviewer topografro Civil Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "lo mejor" May 22, 2022 4.0 muy versatil Pros conectividad de la computadora al equipo Cons no es comercial y es dificial de encontrar Review Source Similar Products Featured