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Deswik Suite vs Leapfrog Geo

Deswik Suite logo

Deswik Suite

Software

Integrated mine planning and design software

From
On request
Rated
-
Leapfrog Geo logo

Leapfrog Geo

Software

3D geological modeling and visualization software

From
$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
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; Leapfrog Geo implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • They diverge on capability: Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design, Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deswik Suite and Leapfrog Geo actually diverge.

Attributes where Deswik Suite and Leapfrog Geo differ
AttributeDeswik SuiteLeapfrog Geo
Starting priceOn request$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Desktop, Web portal
Founded20072003

Identical on both: 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 Deswik Suite

  • 3D mine design
  • Resource scheduling
  • Geological modeling
  • Pit optimization
  • Underground planning
  • SAP
  • Oracle

Only in Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling
  • 3D visualization
  • Drill hole analysis
  • Geological interpretation
  • Dynamic updates
  • ArcGIS
  • GOCAD
  • Macos support

Both cover

  • Surpac
  • Vulcan
  • Datamine
  • 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 Leapfrog Geo
  • Reserve reporting and life of mine planningnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Connecting mine plans to production execution and material trackingnot Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Geo

  • Geological modelingnot Deswik Suite
  • Mineral explorationnot Deswik Suite
  • Resource estimationnot Deswik Suite
  • Geotechnical analysisnot Deswik Suite
  • Environmental assessmentnot 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

Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • Extension features are priced separately, adding significant cost for specialized 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

Leapfrog Geo

$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
  • Shared Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Concurrent seat sharing
    • Offline capability
    • Contact Seequent for pricing
  • Named Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Dedicated single user
    • Unlimited use
    • Offline capability
  • Consultants Daily$164.25/day (capped 15 days/month)
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • Offline capability
    • Initial account setup fee

Which should you pick?

Choose Deswik Suite if

  • You need 3d mine design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want resource scheduling.

Choose Leapfrog Geo if

  • You need implicit modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
  • You also want 3d visualization.

Questions people ask

Is Deswik Suite or Leapfrog Geo better?
Neither clearly leads. Deswik Suite starts at On request and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily), and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deswik Suite or Leapfrog Geo?
Deswik Suite starts at On request and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily).
Does Deswik Suite or Leapfrog Geo run on more platforms?
Deswik Suite runs on Windows. Leapfrog Geo runs on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
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 Leapfrog Geo is typically brought in for.
What can Deswik Suite do that Leapfrog Geo cannot?
Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design, Resource scheduling, Geological modeling, Pit optimization. Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling, 3D visualization, Drill hole analysis, Geological interpretation. Both handle Surpac, Vulcan, Datamine, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapfrog Geo: What license types does Leapfrog Geo offer?

Leapfrog Geo offers three subscription options: Shared Seats for multiple users taking turns with one seat, Named Seats for dedicated individual users, and Consultants Daily for pay-as-you-go daily access. All support 30-day offline work for field locations.

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Leapfrog Geo: What file formats and data types does Leapfrog Geo support?

Leapfrog Geo integrates multiple geoscience data types including drillhole information, structural data, points, polylines, and mesh data to generate models. It also supports industry interoperability for data exchange.

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Leapfrog Geo: Does Leapfrog Geo work offline?

Yes, all Leapfrog Geo license types support offline work for up to 30 days, enabling geologists and engineers to work in remote field locations without internet connectivity.

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Leapfrog Geo: What extensions are available for Leapfrog Geo?

Extensions include Edge Extension for resource estimation with block model interrogation, Geophysics Extension for seismic and ground penetrating radar data integration, and Hydrogeology Extension for MODFLOW and FEFLOW model incorporation.

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