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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA vs Promine

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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

Software

Comprehensive mining and geoscience platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dassault Systemes GEOVIA 3ds.com's GEOVIA portfolio page names its product categories but every pricing action is a 'Contact us' link; no edition names, tiers or figures are published anywhere on the page; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dassault Systemes GEOVIA and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where Dassault Systemes GEOVIA and Promine differ
AttributeDassault Systemes GEOVIAPromine
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19811993

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

  • Integrated mining platform
  • Geological modeling
  • Mine planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Operations management
  • 3DEXPERIENCE platform
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Drill hole management
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Surpac

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

  • Complete mine lifecycle managementnot Promine
  • Strategic planningnot Promine
  • Operational optimizationnot Promine
  • Digital transformationnot Promine
  • Integrated reportingnot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Geological modelingnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Underground planningnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Ventilation analysisnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

Where each one falls short

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

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

  • 3ds.com's GEOVIA portfolio page names its product categories but every pricing action is a 'Contact us' link; no edition names, tiers or figures are published anywhere on the page

Promine

  • Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software

Pricing, plan by plan

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

On request
  • GEOVIA Suite$35000/year
    • All GEOVIA products
    • Integrated platform
    • Priority support

Promine

On request
  • Promine Standard$3500/year
    • Drill hole management
    • Block modeling
    • Geological modeling
  • Promine Professional$6000/year
    • All Standard features
    • Underground planning
    • Ventilation analysis
  • Enterprise$15000/year
    • All modules included
    • Unlimited users
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Dassault Systemes GEOVIA if

  • You need integrated mining platform.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want geological modeling.
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA review

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine review

Questions people ask

Is Dassault Systemes GEOVIA or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA starts at On request and Promine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dassault Systemes GEOVIA or Promine?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA starts at On request and Promine at On request.
Does Dassault Systemes GEOVIA or Promine run on more platforms?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA runs on Windows, Web. Promine runs on Windows.
What is Dassault Systemes GEOVIA best used for?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA is most often used for complete mine lifecycle management, strategic planning, operational optimization, digital transformation. Of those, complete mine lifecycle management and strategic planning are not what Promine is typically brought in for.
What can Dassault Systemes GEOVIA do that Promine cannot?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, Geological modeling, Mine planning, Production scheduling. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Promine: What CAD platforms does Promine support?

Promine is available as a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It is supported on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BricsCAD versions 2014 through the newest released versions.

Source
Promine: What file formats can Promine import?

Promine is compatible with files in .dxf, .dm, .txt and .csv formats, allowing integration with drawings from other mining software.

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