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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA vs RS2

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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

Mining

Comprehensive mining and geoscience platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RS2 logo

RS2

Mining

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Dassault Systemes GEOVIA no pricing information, tiers, costs, or billing models published on website; RS2 the RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • They diverge on capability: Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dassault Systemes GEOVIA and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Dassault Systemes GEOVIA and RS2 differ
AttributeDassault Systemes GEOVIARS2
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19811989

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), 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 Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

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

Only in RS2

  • 2D finite element analysis
  • Stress-strain modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Bolt design
  • Support sizing
  • AutoCAD
  • GeoStudio
  • RocData

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 RS2
  • Strategic planningnot RS2
  • Operational optimizationnot RS2
  • Digital transformationnot RS2
  • Integrated reportingnot RS2

RS2

  • Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnelsnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designsnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projectsnot 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

  • No pricing information, tiers, costs, or billing models published on website
  • Customers must contact vendor directly to request pricing
  • No free trial or freemium option mentioned

RS2

  • The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
  • The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
  • Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

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

RS2

On request
  • RS2 Standard$11000/year
    • 2D finite element analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Excavation design

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 RS2 if

  • You need 2d finite element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stress-strain modeling.
RS2 review

Questions people ask

Is Dassault Systemes GEOVIA or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA starts at On request and RS2 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 RS2?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA starts at On request and RS2 at On request.
Does Dassault Systemes GEOVIA or RS2 run on more platforms?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA runs on Windows, Web. RS2 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 RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can Dassault Systemes GEOVIA do that RS2 cannot?
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, Geological modeling, Mine planning, Production scheduling. RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA: How much does GEOVIA cost?

GEOVIA does not publish pricing on its website. Customers must contact Dassault Systems directly to request quotes for GEOVIA software solutions.

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RS2: How is RS2 priced?

RS2 uses an annual subscription licensing model with two options: Personal Lease for one seat and one user device, or Flexible+ Lease for multiple seats with unlimited user devices per seat. Specific pricing is not displayed on the website.

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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA: What products are included in GEOVIA?

GEOVIA provides end-to-end software solutions for mining, infrastructure, and urban planning environments. Specific product details and pricing are available by contacting Dassault Systems.

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RS2: Can RS2 be hosted locally?

RS2 uses cloud-hosted licensing managed through RocPortal, though local server hosting is available upon request by contacting the company.

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Dassault Systemes GEOVIA: Is there a GEOVIA free trial?

No free trial information is available on GEOVIA's website. Contact Dassault Systems to inquire about trial or evaluation options.

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RS2: How can I find RS2 pricing details?

The website offers a Plans & Pricing FAQ section for additional details, or you can add licenses to your cart for purchase to see current pricing.

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