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3DEC vs Enablon EHS

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3DEC

Mining

3D distinct element code for underground mining

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Enablon EHS logo

Enablon EHS

Mining

Environmental health and safety management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 3DEC pricing is not published; licences are quoted, with subscription and perpetual options; Enablon EHS uK Find a Tender award notice records Enablon SAS awarded a 5 year contract by Cadent Gas Limited for its EHS management solution valued at £1,275,353.62 excluding VAT (£1,530,424.34 including VAT); this is a contract value, not a price list
  • They diverge on capability: 3DEC covers 3D distinct element analysis, Enablon EHS covers Incident management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 3DEC and Enablon EHS actually diverge.

Attributes where 3DEC and Enablon EHS differ
Attribute3DECEnablon EHS
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19811995

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 3DEC

  • 3D distinct element analysis
  • Block motion tracking
  • Contact detection
  • Support design
  • Dynamic simulation
  • FLAC3D
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan

Only in Enablon EHS

  • Incident management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Environmental management
  • Risk assessment
  • Audit management
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Salesforce

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

3DEC

  • Three-dimensional analysis of jointed rock and discontinuous materialsnot Enablon EHS
  • Slope stability and pillar analysis for miningnot Enablon EHS
  • Blast and earthquake dynamic analysisnot Enablon EHS
  • Groundwater flow through fractured rocknot Enablon EHS
  • Coupled thermal, mechanical and hydraulic modelling for geothermal, CO2 sequestration and nuclear wastenot Enablon EHS

Enablon EHS

  • Health and safety managementnot 3DEC
  • Incident reportingnot 3DEC
  • Risk assessmentnot 3DEC
  • Compliance trackingnot 3DEC
  • Audit managementnot 3DEC

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

3DEC

  • Pricing is not published; licences are quoted, with subscription and perpetual options
  • A specialist geomechanical tool rather than general purpose simulation, so it assumes the user is a rock mechanics engineer

Enablon EHS

  • UK Find a Tender award notice records Enablon SAS awarded a 5 year contract by Cadent Gas Limited for its EHS management solution valued at £1,275,353.62 excluding VAT (£1,530,424.34 including VAT); this is a contract value, not a price list

Pricing, plan by plan

3DEC

On request
  • 3DEC Professional$25000/year
    • 3D distinct element analysis
    • Block-to-block interaction
    • Support installation modeling

Enablon EHS

On request
  • Enablon EHS$25000/year
    • Health and safety management
    • Incident reporting
    • Compliance tracking
  • Enablon Enterprise$60000/year
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-site management
    • Custom workflows

Which should you pick?

Choose 3DEC if

  • You need 3d distinct element analysis.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want block motion tracking.
3DEC review

Choose Enablon EHS if

  • You need incident management.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want health and safety compliance.
Enablon EHS review

Questions people ask

Is 3DEC or Enablon EHS better?
Neither clearly leads. 3DEC starts at On request and Enablon EHS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 3DEC or Enablon EHS?
3DEC starts at On request and Enablon EHS at On request.
Does 3DEC or Enablon EHS run on more platforms?
3DEC runs on Windows, Linux. Enablon EHS runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
What is 3DEC best used for?
3DEC is most often used for three-dimensional analysis of jointed rock and discontinuous materials, slope stability and pillar analysis for mining, blast and earthquake dynamic analysis, groundwater flow through fractured rock. Of those, three-dimensional analysis of jointed rock and discontinuous materials and slope stability and pillar analysis for mining are not what Enablon EHS is typically brought in for.
What can 3DEC do that Enablon EHS cannot?
3DEC covers 3D distinct element analysis, Block motion tracking, Contact detection, Support design. Enablon EHS covers Incident management, Health and safety compliance, Environmental management, Risk assessment. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

3DEC: Does 3DEC offer a free trial before purchasing?

Yes, 3DEC provides a free demo download available via the REQUEST DEMO button on their website. However, the specific trial period length is not stated on the product page.

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3DEC: What licensing models does 3DEC support?

3DEC offers both subscription-based licenses (annual) and perpetual licenses. Subscription licenses are available through their FastSpring store with annual subscription terms.

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3DEC: How is 3DEC pricing determined?

3DEC uses a quote-based pricing model rather than publishing fixed rates. Customers can request a quote through the website or purchase through their software store, with pricing customized based on specific needs.

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3DEC: What support resources are included with 3DEC?

3DEC includes documentation, tutorials, forum access, FAQs, applied examples, and training courses. Support appears to be included with purchases rather than sold separately.

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