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deck.gl vs Surpac

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deck.gl

Software

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Surpac

Software

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

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.; Surpac 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published
  • They diverge on capability: deck.gl covers Core Functionality, Surpac covers Geological database.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where deck.gl and Surpac differ
Attributedeck.glSurpac
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows
FoundedUnknown1981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 deck.gl

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle

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 Surpac
  • Composing map overlays from reusable layersnot Surpac
  • Adding data layers on top of Google Maps or Mapbox basemapsnot Surpac
  • High-precision plotting using 64-bit GPU computationnot Surpac
  • Use from React or plain JavaScriptnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot deck.gl
  • Mine planningnot deck.gl
  • Resource estimationnot deck.gl
  • Grade controlnot deck.gl
  • Production trackingnot 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.

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

deck.gl

On request

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

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

Which should you pick?

Choose deck.gl if

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

Choose Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is deck.gl or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. deck.gl starts at On request and Surpac at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, deck.gl or Surpac?
deck.gl starts at On request and Surpac at On request.
Does deck.gl or Surpac run on more platforms?
deck.gl runs on Web. Surpac 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 Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can deck.gl do that Surpac cannot?
deck.gl covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Surpac covers Geological database, Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation.
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