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Carlson Mining vs Maptek I-Site

Carlson Mining logo

Carlson Mining

Software

Mining and surveying software solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Maptek I-Site logo

Maptek I-Site

Software

3D laser scanning and point cloud processing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Carlson Mining covers Pit design, Maptek I-Site covers Point cloud processing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carlson Mining and Maptek I-Site actually diverge.

Attributes where Carlson Mining and Maptek I-Site differ
AttributeCarlson MiningMaptek I-Site
Founded19831981

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

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 Carlson Mining

  • Pit design
  • Grade control
  • Production planning
  • Survey integration
  • Mapping
  • AutoCAD
  • ArcGIS
  • GPS

Only in Maptek I-Site

  • Point cloud processing
  • 3D model creation
  • Pit wall monitoring
  • Stockpile measurement
  • Change detection
  • Vulcan
  • CAD systems
  • GIS platforms

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Carlson Mining

  • Pit designnot Maptek I-Site
  • Grade controlnot Maptek I-Site
  • Mine planningnot Maptek I-Site
  • Surveyingnot Maptek I-Site
  • Mappingnot Maptek I-Site

Maptek I-Site

  • Laser scanning surveys of open pit and underground mine workingsnot Carlson Mining
  • Geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and slopesnot Carlson Mining
  • Volume and stockpile measurement from point cloud datanot Carlson Mining

Where each one falls short

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

Carlson Mining

Nothing recorded yet. See the Carlson Mining review.

Maptek I-Site

  • The workflow depends on buying Maptek laser scanner hardware, sold as the NS4, XR3, XR3-D and UR3 models
  • Scanner range is fixed per model, at 1,000 m for the NS4, 2,800 m for the XR3, 1,200 m for the XR3-D and 3,500 m for the UR3, so range upgrades mean buying different hardware
  • No price, licence type or subscription term is published; the page offers only a spec sheet request and a contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

Carlson Mining

On request
  • Carlson Mining Standard$7000/year
    • Mining design
    • Pit design
    • Grade control
  • Carlson Mining Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced mine planning
    • Production scheduling
    • Equipment management

Maptek I-Site

On request
  • I-Site Studio$11000/year
    • Point cloud processing
    • 3D modeling
    • Pit wall analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Carlson Mining if

  • You need pit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want grade control.
Carlson Mining review

Choose Maptek I-Site if

  • You need point cloud processing.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d model creation.
Maptek I-Site review

Questions people ask

Is Carlson Mining or Maptek I-Site better?
Neither clearly leads. Carlson Mining starts at On request and Maptek I-Site at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carlson Mining or Maptek I-Site?
Carlson Mining starts at On request and Maptek I-Site at On request.
Does Carlson Mining or Maptek I-Site run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Carlson Mining best used for?
Carlson Mining is most often used for pit design, grade control, mine planning, surveying. Of those, pit design and grade control are not what Maptek I-Site is typically brought in for.
What can Carlson Mining do that Maptek I-Site cannot?
Carlson Mining covers Pit design, Grade control, Production planning, Survey integration. Maptek I-Site covers Point cloud processing, 3D model creation, Pit wall monitoring, Stockpile measurement. Both handle Windows support.
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