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Caterpillar MineStar vs RPMGlobal XPAC

Caterpillar MineStar logo

Caterpillar MineStar

Mining

Integrated technology for mining fleet management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RPMGlobal XPAC logo

RPMGlobal XPAC

Mining

Production scheduling and planning optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Caterpillar MineStar requires significant capital investment and integration with existing fleet infrastructure; RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • They diverge on capability: Caterpillar MineStar covers Fleet management, RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Caterpillar MineStar and RPMGlobal XPAC actually diverge.

Attributes where Caterpillar MineStar and RPMGlobal XPAC differ
AttributeCaterpillar MineStarRPMGlobal XPAC
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsCloud-based, Remote operation stationsWindows, Web
Founded19251995

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Caterpillar MineStar

  • Fleet management
  • Real-time tracking
  • Terrain management
  • Equipment health monitoring
  • Autonomous haulage
  • Drill guidance
  • CAT Equipment
  • Third-party OEM

Only in RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Production scheduling
  • Resource allocation
  • Constraint optimization
  • Multi-scenario planning
  • Real-time updates
  • Vulcan
  • MineSched
  • Whittle

Both cover

  • ERP systems
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Caterpillar MineStar

  • Fleet optimizationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Autonomous operationsnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Equipment monitoringnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Production trackingnot RPMGlobal XPAC

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Caterpillar MineStar
  • Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot Caterpillar MineStar

Where each one falls short

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

Caterpillar MineStar

  • Requires significant capital investment and integration with existing fleet infrastructure
  • Complex implementation requiring specialized training for operators and management personnel
  • Primarily designed for large-scale mining operations; less suitable for smaller mines

RPMGlobal XPAC

  • RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
  • XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
  • Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form

Pricing, plan by plan

Caterpillar MineStar

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Caterpillar MineStar review.

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • Constraint management

Which should you pick?

Choose Caterpillar MineStar if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Cloud-based, Remote operation stations.
  • You also want real-time tracking.
Caterpillar MineStar review

Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want resource allocation.
RPMGlobal XPAC review

Questions people ask

Is Caterpillar MineStar or RPMGlobal XPAC better?
Neither clearly leads. Caterpillar MineStar starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Caterpillar MineStar or RPMGlobal XPAC?
Caterpillar MineStar starts at On request and RPMGlobal XPAC at On request.
Does Caterpillar MineStar or RPMGlobal XPAC run on more platforms?
Caterpillar MineStar runs on Cloud-based, Remote operation stations. RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web.
What is Caterpillar MineStar best used for?
Caterpillar MineStar is most often used for fleet optimization, autonomous operations, equipment monitoring, production tracking. Of those, fleet optimization and autonomous operations are not what RPMGlobal XPAC is typically brought in for.
What can Caterpillar MineStar do that RPMGlobal XPAC cannot?
Caterpillar MineStar covers Fleet management, Real-time tracking, Terrain management, Equipment health monitoring. RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Both handle ERP systems, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Caterpillar MineStar: Does MineStar work with equipment from other manufacturers?

Yes. MineStar Solutions work with all types of assets and integrate with any brand of equipment, sharing data across existing machines, systems and technologies.

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Caterpillar MineStar: What are the main components of MineStar?

MineStar comprises five configurable features: Fleet for equipment tracking, Terrain for haul path optimization, Detection for safety monitoring, Health for equipment maintenance, and Command for autonomous operations.

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Caterpillar MineStar: Can MineStar be used for underground mining?

Yes. MineStar Solutions are available for both surface and underground mining operations, with dedicated technology offerings for underground safety and productivity.

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Caterpillar MineStar: Is MineStar a cloud-based or on-premises solution?

MineStar is a cloud-based, subscription-managed application that reduces costs of deployment, service, and training by allowing customers to select offerings by role, function, or task.

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