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EQuIS Enterprise vs K-MINE

EQuIS Enterprise logo

EQuIS Enterprise

Mining

Environmental data management and compliance platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

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; K-MINE modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • They diverge on capability: EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, K-MINE covers Mine planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which EQuIS Enterprise and K-MINE actually diverge.

Attributes where EQuIS Enterprise and K-MINE differ
AttributeEQuIS EnterpriseK-MINE
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19882001

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 K-MINE

  • Mine planning
  • 3D design
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Datamine

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 K-MINE
  • Automating data workflows and validation on import with Enterprise EDPnot K-MINE
  • Publishing dashboards and widgets to stakeholders and streaming sensor data through EQuIS Livenot K-MINE
  • Integrating environmental data with other systems through a REST APInot K-MINE

K-MINE

  • Open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisationnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot 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

K-MINE

  • Modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • Geology is 9,060 USD a year, Pit Optimizer 8,580 USD, Scheduling 7,380 USD, Stope Optimization 6,960 USD and Surveying 6,600 USD, so a full workflow means stacking several module subscriptions
  • A licence is assigned either to a dedicated server or to a single computer workstation, with one active device at a time
  • Licences are online, with offline access limited to 2 days
  • Training is priced by custom quote and is not included in the published module rates
  • Volume discounts are referenced but no discount rate or qualifying quantity is published

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

K-MINE

On request
  • K-MINE Professional$9000/year
    • Mine planning
    • 3D design
    • Scheduling

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 K-MINE if

  • You need mine planning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d design.
K-MINE review

Questions people ask

Is EQuIS Enterprise or K-MINE better?
Neither clearly leads. EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and K-MINE at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EQuIS Enterprise or K-MINE?
EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and K-MINE at On request.
Does EQuIS Enterprise or K-MINE run on more platforms?
EQuIS Enterprise runs on Windows, Web. K-MINE 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 K-MINE is typically brought in for.
What can EQuIS Enterprise do that K-MINE cannot?
EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, Compliance tracking, Water quality monitoring, Air quality data. K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation. 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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K-MINE: How much does K-MINE cost?

K-MINE does not publish pricing publicly. Customers must visit the dedicated pricing page, request a demo, or contact the sales team via phone or scheduling link to obtain quote information.

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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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K-MINE: What pricing options does K-MINE offer?

K-MINE offers software licenses, consulting services, training, and support options. Exact pricing is determined through custom quotes based on requirements.

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