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deck.gl vs Promine

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deck.gl

Maps & Navigation

WebGL-powered framework for visual exploratory data analysis of large datasets, developed by

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Promine

Mining & Resources

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: deck.gl deck.gl is a code library with no vendor-sold plan, no marketplace or app store listing, and no SLA; buyers get community GitHub support only, not a purchasable enterprise tier.; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: deck.gl covers Core Functionality, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which deck.gl and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where deck.gl and Promine differ
Attributedeck.glPromine
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows
CategoryMaps & NavigationMining & Resources
FoundedUnknown1993

Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

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 deck.gl

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Promine

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

What people use each for

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

deck.gl

  • GPU-accelerated visualisation of large geospatial datasets in the browsernot Promine
  • Composing map overlays from reusable layersnot Promine
  • Adding data layers on top of Google Maps or Mapbox basemapsnot Promine
  • High-precision plotting using 64-bit GPU computationnot Promine
  • Use from React or plain JavaScriptnot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot deck.gl
  • Geological modelingnot deck.gl
  • Underground planningnot deck.gl
  • Ventilation analysisnot deck.gl

Where each one falls short

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

deck.gl

  • deck.gl is a code library with no vendor-sold plan, no marketplace or app store listing, and no SLA; buyers get community GitHub support only, not a purchasable enterprise tier.

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

deck.gl

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the deck.gl review.

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 deck.gl if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
deck.gl review

Choose Promine if

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

Questions people ask

Is deck.gl or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. deck.gl 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, deck.gl or Promine?
deck.gl starts at On request and Promine at On request.
Does deck.gl or Promine run on more platforms?
deck.gl runs on Web. Promine runs on Windows.
What is deck.gl best used for?
deck.gl is most often used for gpu-accelerated visualisation of large geospatial datasets in the browser, composing map overlays from reusable layers, adding data layers on top of google maps or mapbox basemaps, high-precision plotting using 64-bit gpu computation. Of those, gpu-accelerated visualisation of large geospatial datasets in the browser and composing map overlays from reusable layers are not what Promine is typically brought in for.
What can deck.gl do that Promine cannot?
deck.gl covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning.

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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