Mining & Resources · head to head
Deswik Suite vs Hexagon PPM Mining
Deswik Suite
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine planning and design software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Hexagon PPM Mining
Mining & Resources
Enterprise asset management for mining operations
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Deswik Suite deswik publishes no price, no licence term and no cost driver for the suite; the only routes given are a demo request or contacting the company; Hexagon PPM Mining pricing is custom and not publicly transparent, requiring direct negotiation with sales teams
- They diverge on capability: Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design, Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Deswik Suite and Hexagon PPM Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | Deswik Suite | Hexagon PPM Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Cloud |
| Founded | 2007 | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).
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 Deswik Suite
- 3D mine design
- Resource scheduling
- Geological modeling
- Pit optimization
- Underground planning
- Surpac
- Vulcan
- Datamine
Only in Hexagon PPM Mining
- Asset lifecycle management
- 3D plant visualization
- Document management
- Work order management
- Reliability analytics
- Mobile inspections
- Microsoft Dynamics
- AutoCAD
Both cover
- SAP
- Oracle
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Deswik Suite
- Mine design and scheduling for open pit and underground operationsnot Hexagon PPM Mining
- Reserve reporting and life of mine planningnot Hexagon PPM Mining
- Connecting mine plans to production execution and material trackingnot Hexagon PPM Mining
Hexagon PPM Mining
- Asset lifecycle managementnot Deswik Suite
- Maintenance optimizationnot Deswik Suite
- Document controlnot Deswik Suite
- Work managementnot Deswik Suite
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Deswik Suite
- Deswik publishes no price, no licence term and no cost driver for the suite; the only routes given are a demo request or contacting the company
- The suite is sold as separate modules grouped under Design and Reserving, Planning, Operations and Mine to Market, so a full workflow requires buying several products
- Software downloads and support are gated behind a client portal available to existing customers
- The product formerly sold as Deswik.CAD is now named Deswik Spatial, so older documentation and job listings refer to a name the vendor no longer uses
Hexagon PPM Mining
- Pricing is custom and not publicly transparent, requiring direct negotiation with sales teams
- Block model management traditionally lacked version control and audit trails, though the new Block Model Manager addresses this
- Manual configuration of pit optimization scenarios is time-consuming and limits the ability to evaluate multiple scenarios quickly
- Implementation and adoption require significant training due to the breadth of modules and complex workflows
Pricing, plan by plan
Deswik Suite
On request- Deswik.CAD$5000/year
- 3D mine design
- Geological modeling
- Drill hole analysis
- Deswik.Sched$8000/year
- Mine scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Gantt charts
- Enterprise Suite$25000/year
- Complete platform access
- All modules included
- Priority support
Hexagon PPM Mining
On request- Hexagon PPM Standard$undefined/month
- Asset management
- Document control
- 3D visualization
- Hexagon PPM Enterprise$undefined/month
- All Standard
- Enterprise integration
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Deswik Suite if
- You need 3d mine design.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want resource scheduling.
Choose Hexagon PPM Mining if
- You need asset lifecycle management.
- You work on Windows, Cloud.
- You also want 3d plant visualization.
Questions people ask
- Is Deswik Suite or Hexagon PPM Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. Deswik Suite starts at On request and Hexagon PPM Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Deswik Suite or Hexagon PPM Mining?
- Deswik Suite starts at On request and Hexagon PPM Mining at On request.
- Does Deswik Suite or Hexagon PPM Mining run on more platforms?
- Deswik Suite runs on Windows. Hexagon PPM Mining runs on Windows, Cloud.
- What is Deswik Suite best used for?
- Deswik Suite is most often used for mine design and scheduling for open pit and underground operations, reserve reporting and life of mine planning, connecting mine plans to production execution and material tracking. Of those, mine design and scheduling for open pit and underground operations and reserve reporting and life of mine planning are not what Hexagon PPM Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can Deswik Suite do that Hexagon PPM Mining cannot?
- Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design, Resource scheduling, Geological modeling, Pit optimization. Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, 3D plant visualization, Document management, Work order management. Both handle SAP, Oracle, Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hexagon PPM Mining: What does Hexagon MinePlan do?
Hexagon MinePlan is an integrated mine planning platform that handles 3D modeling, geological interpretation, block modeling, resource estimation, pit optimization, mine design, and scheduling for open pit and underground mines.
SourceHexagon PPM Mining: Does Hexagon MinePlan have APIs for integration?
Yes. The Block Model Manager includes APIs for custom analytics and seamless integration with other mining software like Datamine and Vulcan, eliminating manual import/export of block model data.
SourceHexagon PPM Mining: How much does Hexagon MinePlan cost?
Hexagon does not publicly list pricing. Costs are customized based on selected modules (geological modeling, pit optimization, scheduling, etc.), mine size and complexity, and support requirements. Licensing can be perpetual or subscription-based.
SourceHexagon PPM Mining: What platforms does Hexagon MinePlan run on?
Hexagon MinePlan runs on Windows operating systems and supports cloud deployment options through Hexagon's cloud infrastructure.
SourceHexagon PPM Mining: Does Hexagon MinePlan offer training and support?
Yes. Hexagon provides comprehensive training programs, documentation, and customer support services for MinePlan users, with training resources available through their support portal.
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