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EQuIS Enterprise vs Imago

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EQuIS Enterprise

Mining

Environmental data management and compliance platform

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Imago logo

Imago

Mining

Geological database and exploration management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: EQuIS Enterprise no price, licence type or term is published on the product or hosting pages; the site directs buyers to a demo request or a phone call; Imago no pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, Imago covers Geological database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EQuIS Enterprise and Imago actually diverge.

Attributes where EQuIS Enterprise and Imago differ
AttributeEQuIS EnterpriseImago
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19881998

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 EQuIS Enterprise

  • Environmental data management
  • Compliance tracking
  • Water quality monitoring
  • Air quality data
  • Regulatory reporting
  • ArcGIS
  • LIMS systems
  • SAP

Only in Imago

  • Geological database
  • Drill hole management
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Excel

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

EQuIS Enterprise

  • Managing environmental and analytical laboratory data for mining and industrial sitesnot Imago
  • Automating data workflows and validation on import with Enterprise EDPnot Imago
  • Publishing dashboards and widgets to stakeholders and streaming sensor data through EQuIS Livenot Imago
  • Integrating environmental data with other systems through a REST APInot Imago

Imago

  • Digitising and managing drill core photographynot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot EQuIS Enterprise

Where each one falls short

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

EQuIS Enterprise

  • No price, licence type or term is published on the product or hosting pages; the site directs buyers to a demo request or a phone call
  • On premises deployment requires Microsoft SQL Server, which is licensed separately
  • Viewer access for non licensees and subcontractors requires a separate third party agreement
  • Sandbox environment access under software maintenance is subject to additional fees
  • Upgrade pricing is discounted only for customers holding software maintenance

Imago

  • No pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
  • Tiers are designed for mining operations (each mine site requires separate subscription)

Pricing, plan by plan

EQuIS Enterprise

On request
  • EQuIS Professional$15000/year
    • Data management
    • Compliance tracking
    • Reporting tools
  • EQuIS Enterprise$35000/year
    • Web-based access
    • Multi-site management
    • Advanced analytics

Imago

On request
  • Imago Professional$6500/year
    • Database management
    • Drill hole tracking
    • Sample management

Which should you pick?

Choose EQuIS Enterprise if

  • You need environmental data management.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want compliance tracking.
EQuIS Enterprise review

Choose Imago if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Imago review

Questions people ask

Is EQuIS Enterprise or Imago better?
Neither clearly leads. EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and Imago at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EQuIS Enterprise or Imago?
EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and Imago at On request.
Does EQuIS Enterprise or Imago run on more platforms?
EQuIS Enterprise runs on Windows, Web. Imago runs on Windows.
What is EQuIS Enterprise best used for?
EQuIS Enterprise is most often used for managing environmental and analytical laboratory data for mining and industrial sites, automating data workflows and validation on import with enterprise edp, publishing dashboards and widgets to stakeholders and streaming sensor data through equis live, integrating environmental data with other systems through a rest api. Of those, managing environmental and analytical laboratory data for mining and industrial sites and automating data workflows and validation on import with enterprise edp are not what Imago is typically brought in for.
What can EQuIS Enterprise do that Imago cannot?
EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, Compliance tracking, Water quality monitoring, Air quality data. Imago covers Geological database, Drill hole management, Sample tracking, Data validation. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

EQuIS Enterprise: How much does EQuIS cost?

EQuIS does not publish pricing information on its website. Interested customers are directed to contact EarthSoft directly for training inquiries or product pricing, with support provided through [email protected] and a dedicated Request a Demo option.

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Imago: What are the Imago subscription tiers?

Imago offers three subscription tiers: Standard (single workspace, unlimited users, 3TB storage), Enterprise (multiple workspaces, unlimited users, 6TB shared storage, SSO and user group management), and Junior (single workspace, unlimited users, 500GB storage, for non-producing companies or academic licensing only). All tiers are contracted on 12-month agreements.

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EQuIS Enterprise: What is EQuIS's pricing model?

EQuIS appears to follow an enterprise software licensing model. To obtain pricing details or discuss implementation costs, customers must contact EarthSoft's sales team directly or request a demonstration of the software.

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Imago: What add-on options are available for Imago?

Imago offers add-on subscriptions including Chip Shot (RC chip tray capture control), Mobile Capture X (smartphone field capture workflows), and Storage (additional capacity in 1TB increments). Each additional mine site requires a separate Imago subscription.

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