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CARTO vs Surpac

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CARTO

Software

Location Intelligence Platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Surpac logo

Surpac

Software

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CARTO has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: CARTO no prices are published; the committed tiers are all quote-only; Surpac 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published
  • They diverge on capability: CARTO covers Spatial Analysis, Surpac covers Geological database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CARTO and Surpac actually diverge.

Attributes where CARTO and Surpac differ
AttributeCARTOSurpac
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20121981

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 CARTO

  • Spatial Analysis
  • Interactive Maps
  • Data Observatory
  • Workflows
  • APIs
  • Snowflake
  • BigQuery
  • PostgreSQL

Only in Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle

What people use each for

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

CARTO

  • Spatial analysis over data already in a cloud warehousenot Surpac
  • Building interactive maps and location dashboardsnot Surpac
  • Geocoding and routing through location data servicesnot Surpac
  • Site selection and territory planningnot Surpac
  • Self-hosted geospatial analytics for regulated environmentsnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot CARTO
  • Mine planningnot CARTO
  • Resource estimationnot CARTO
  • Grade controlnot CARTO
  • Production trackingnot CARTO

Where each one falls short

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

CARTO

  • No prices are published; the committed tiers are all quote-only
  • Metered on four separate axes: workflow runs, map loads, API calls and location data service operations
  • API access and tokens are limited on pay-as-you-go and unlimited only from the Strategic tier
  • Self-hosting is available on Enterprise and included only on the Custom tier
  • The 14 day trial explicitly forbids production use

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

CARTO

Free
  • Professional$199/month
    • Spatial Analysis
    • Data Observatory
    • Builder

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

Which should you pick?

Choose CARTO if

  • You need spatial analysis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want interactive maps.
CARTO review

Choose Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is CARTO or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. CARTO starts at Free and Surpac at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CARTO or Surpac?
CARTO has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for CARTO and On request for Surpac.
Does CARTO or Surpac run on more platforms?
CARTO runs on Web. Surpac runs on Windows.
Can I use CARTO for free?
Yes. CARTO has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Surpac starts at On request.
What is CARTO best used for?
CARTO is most often used for spatial analysis over data already in a cloud warehouse, building interactive maps and location dashboards, geocoding and routing through location data services, site selection and territory planning. Of those, spatial analysis over data already in a cloud warehouse and building interactive maps and location dashboards are not what Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can CARTO do that Surpac cannot?
CARTO covers Spatial Analysis, Interactive Maps, Data Observatory, Workflows. Surpac covers Geological database, Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation.
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