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CorePlan vs Leapfrog Geo

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CorePlan

Mining

Drilling programme management for mineral exploration teams and drilling contractors

From
$1350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Leapfrog Geo logo

Leapfrog Geo

Mining

3D geological modeling and visualization software

From
$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CorePlan pricing is usage based on plods or shifts and billed annually with overage calculated monthly, so an intense drilling quarter generates an unbudgeted overage invoice, and finance teams that need a fixed annual number will struggle to get one.; Leapfrog Geo implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • They diverge on capability: CorePlan covers Digital plods, Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CorePlan and Leapfrog Geo actually diverge.

Attributes where CorePlan and Leapfrog Geo differ
AttributeCorePlanLeapfrog Geo
Starting price$1350/month$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
Pricing modelPer month by shift or plod volumeUnknown
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWindows, Desktop, Web portal
FoundedUnknown2003

Identical on both: 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 CorePlan

  • Digital plods
  • Rig scheduling
  • Contractor reconciliation
  • Sample and core tracking
  • Field Operations module
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Forms subscription
  • Interoperability service

Only in Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling
  • 3D visualization
  • Drill hole analysis
  • Geological interpretation
  • Dynamic updates
  • Surpac
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine

What people use each for

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

CorePlan

  • A junior explorer running a two rig programme that wants cost per metre visible weekly instead of when the contractor invoice arrivesnot Leapfrog Geo
  • A drilling contractor with crews across several client sites submitting plods digitally to cut invoice disputesnot Leapfrog Geo
  • An exploration manager reconciling contractor billing against recorded shift hours before approving paymentnot Leapfrog Geo
  • A multi project mid tier miner consolidating hole planning and sample dispatch across sites that currently each run their own spreadsheetnot Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Geo

  • Geological modelingnot CorePlan
  • Mineral explorationnot CorePlan
  • Resource estimationnot CorePlan
  • Geotechnical analysisnot CorePlan
  • Environmental assessmentnot CorePlan

Where each one falls short

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

CorePlan

  • Pricing is usage based on plods or shifts and billed annually with overage calculated monthly, so an intense drilling quarter generates an unbudgeted overage invoice, and finance teams that need a fixed annual number will struggle to get one.
  • Only the Starter tier price is published; Professional, Enterprise and Corporate are all quote only, so comparing CorePlan against a competitor requires entering a sales process before you know the number.
  • Core modules are unbundled: field operations, advanced analytics and custom forms are separately priced add-ons that each start in the hundreds of dollars per month, so the realistic monthly cost is well above the advertised entry price.
  • It is a drilling operations system, not a geological database or modelling package, so it must sit alongside acQuire, Datashed or equivalent and the integration between them is a project rather than a switch.
  • The customer base and support depth are concentrated in Australia and the company is small and venture funded, which means teams in the Americas or Africa get thinner local implementation support and carry the usual supplier concentration risk on a system that sits in the middle of drilling spend.

Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • Extension features are priced separately, adding significant cost for specialized workflows

Pricing, plan by plan

CorePlan

$1350/month
  • Starter$1350/month
    • One project
    • Up to two rigs
    • Digital plods and rig scheduling
  • Professional$undefined/month
    • Multi-project management for mid-tier explorers
    • Higher rig and shift allowances
    • Priced on quotation
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Large-scale operations
    • Complex data integration
    • Priced on quotation
  • Field Operations add-on$800/month
    • Pre-starts and inspections
    • Field compliance forms
    • From this price

Leapfrog Geo

$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
  • Shared Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Concurrent seat sharing
    • Offline capability
    • Contact Seequent for pricing
  • Named Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Dedicated single user
    • Unlimited use
    • Offline capability
  • Consultants Daily$164.25/day (capped 15 days/month)
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • Offline capability
    • Initial account setup fee

Which should you pick?

Choose CorePlan if

  • You need digital plods.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want rig scheduling.
CorePlan review

Choose Leapfrog Geo if

  • You need implicit modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
  • You also want 3d visualization.
Leapfrog Geo review

Questions people ask

Is CorePlan or Leapfrog Geo better?
Neither clearly leads. CorePlan starts at $1350/month and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily), and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CorePlan or Leapfrog Geo?
CorePlan starts at $1350/month and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily).
Does CorePlan or Leapfrog Geo run on more platforms?
CorePlan runs on Web, iOS, Android. Leapfrog Geo runs on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
What is CorePlan best used for?
CorePlan is most often used for a junior explorer running a two rig programme that wants cost per metre visible weekly instead of when the contractor invoice arrives, a drilling contractor with crews across several client sites submitting plods digitally to cut invoice disputes, an exploration manager reconciling contractor billing against recorded shift hours before approving payment, a multi project mid tier miner consolidating hole planning and sample dispatch across sites that currently each run their own spreadsheet. Of those, a junior explorer running a two rig programme that wants cost per metre visible weekly instead of when the contractor invoice arrives and a drilling contractor with crews across several client sites submitting plods digitally to cut invoice disputes are not what Leapfrog Geo is typically brought in for.
What can CorePlan do that Leapfrog Geo cannot?
CorePlan covers Digital plods, Rig scheduling, Contractor reconciliation, Sample and core tracking. Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling, 3D visualization, Drill hole analysis, Geological interpretation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CorePlan: Is CorePlan a geological database?

No. It manages drilling operations, plods, scheduling and sample dispatch. Geological data still lives in acQuire, Datashed or similar.

Leapfrog Geo: What license types does Leapfrog Geo offer?

Leapfrog Geo offers three subscription options: Shared Seats for multiple users taking turns with one seat, Named Seats for dedicated individual users, and Consultants Daily for pay-as-you-go daily access. All support 30-day offline work for field locations.

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CorePlan: Can drilling contractors use it too?

Yes, and that is the point. Contractors submit plods on the same platform their client uses, which removes the invoice reconciliation argument.

Leapfrog Geo: What file formats and data types does Leapfrog Geo support?

Leapfrog Geo integrates multiple geoscience data types including drillhole information, structural data, points, polylines, and mesh data to generate models. It also supports industry interoperability for data exchange.

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CorePlan: What does it actually cost?

Starter is 1,350 US dollars a month for one project and two rigs, billed annually. Everything above that is quoted, and the analytics and field modules add several hundred dollars a month each.

Leapfrog Geo: Does Leapfrog Geo work offline?

Yes, all Leapfrog Geo license types support offline work for up to 30 days, enabling geologists and engineers to work in remote field locations without internet connectivity.

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CorePlan: Does it work without mobile signal?

Yes, field capture works offline and syncs when the rig comes back into coverage.

Leapfrog Geo: What extensions are available for Leapfrog Geo?

Extensions include Edge Extension for resource estimation with block model interrogation, Geophysics Extension for seismic and ground penetrating radar data integration, and Hydrogeology Extension for MODFLOW and FEFLOW model incorporation.

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