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EQuIS Enterprise vs PCBC

EQuIS Enterprise logo

EQuIS Enterprise

Mining

Environmental data management and compliance platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PCBC logo

PCBC

Mining

Pit optimisation and scheduling 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; PCBC dassault Systemes GEOVIA PCBC has no published commercial pricing and is sold via direct contact, with a separate Academic License Program as the only named alternative tier
  • They diverge on capability: EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, PCBC covers Pit optimization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where EQuIS Enterprise and PCBC differ
AttributeEQuIS EnterprisePCBC
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19881981

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 PCBC

  • Pit optimization
  • Pushback scheduling
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • NPV maximization
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Surpac
  • Whittle
  • MineSched

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

PCBC

  • Pit optimizationnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Pushback designnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Cutoff optimizationnot EQuIS Enterprise
  • Economic 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

PCBC

  • Dassault Systemes GEOVIA PCBC has no published commercial pricing and is sold via direct contact, with a separate Academic License Program as the only named alternative tier

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

PCBC

On request
  • PCBC Standard$12000/year
    • Pit optimization
    • Pushback design
    • Economic analysis

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 PCBC if

  • You need pit optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pushback scheduling.
PCBC review

Questions people ask

Is EQuIS Enterprise or PCBC better?
Neither clearly leads. EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and PCBC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, EQuIS Enterprise or PCBC?
EQuIS Enterprise starts at On request and PCBC at On request.
Does EQuIS Enterprise or PCBC run on more platforms?
EQuIS Enterprise runs on Windows, Web. PCBC 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 PCBC is typically brought in for.
What can EQuIS Enterprise do that PCBC cannot?
EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, Compliance tracking, Water quality monitoring, Air quality data. PCBC covers Pit optimization, Pushback scheduling, Cutoff grade analysis, NPV maximization. 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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PCBC: Where can I find GEOVIA PCBC pricing?

GEOVIA does not publish pricing on the product page. Interested buyers should contact GEOVIA directly via their contact link or visit the full GEOVIA website to request pricing 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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PCBC: How can I learn more about PCBC before purchasing?

GEOVIA provides a user community resource where real-world users share experiences. You can also contact their sales team directly for product information and trial inquiries.

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