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Esri ArcGIS vs Hexagon PPM Mining

Esri ArcGIS logo

Esri ArcGIS

Software

Geographic Information System Platform

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Hexagon PPM Mining logo

Hexagon PPM Mining

Software

Enterprise asset management for mining operations

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Esri ArcGIS arcGIS Online is cloud-based only; self-hosted deployment requires separate ArcGIS Enterprise licence; Hexagon PPM Mining pricing is custom and not publicly transparent, requiring direct negotiation with sales teams
  • They diverge on capability: Esri ArcGIS covers Mapping & Visualization, Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Esri ArcGIS and Hexagon PPM Mining actually diverge.

Attributes where Esri ArcGIS and Hexagon PPM Mining differ
AttributeEsri ArcGISHexagon PPM Mining
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, Mobile (field apps), DesktopWindows, Cloud
Founded19691975

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Esri ArcGIS

  • Mapping & Visualization
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Field Operations
  • Real-time Analytics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Desktop support
  • Ios support

Only in Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Asset lifecycle management
  • 3D plant visualization
  • Document management
  • Work order management
  • Reliability analytics
  • Mobile inspections
  • Oracle
  • Microsoft Dynamics

Both cover

  • AutoCAD
  • SAP
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Esri ArcGIS

  • Geospatial mapping and spatial analysisnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Enterprise data governance and managementnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • Real-time field data collectionnot Hexagon PPM Mining
  • AI-assisted geospatial analysisnot Hexagon PPM Mining

Hexagon PPM Mining

  • Asset lifecycle managementnot Esri ArcGIS
  • Maintenance optimizationnot Esri ArcGIS
  • Document controlnot Esri ArcGIS
  • Work managementnot Esri ArcGIS

Where each one falls short

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

Esri ArcGIS

  • ArcGIS Online is cloud-based only; self-hosted deployment requires separate ArcGIS Enterprise licence
  • Field and offline workflows require advanced capabilities; basic plans may lack offline synchronisation
  • Pricing details not published; customers must contact sales for quotes

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

Esri ArcGIS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Esri ArcGIS review.

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 Esri ArcGIS if

  • You need mapping & visualization.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (field apps), Desktop.
  • You also want spatial analysis.
Esri ArcGIS review

Choose Hexagon PPM Mining if

  • You need asset lifecycle management.
  • You work on Windows, Cloud.
  • You also want 3d plant visualization.
Hexagon PPM Mining review

Questions people ask

Is Esri ArcGIS or Hexagon PPM Mining better?
Neither clearly leads. Esri ArcGIS 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, Esri ArcGIS or Hexagon PPM Mining?
Esri ArcGIS starts at On request and Hexagon PPM Mining at On request.
Does Esri ArcGIS or Hexagon PPM Mining run on more platforms?
Esri ArcGIS runs on Web, Mobile (field apps), Desktop. Hexagon PPM Mining runs on Windows, Cloud.
What is Esri ArcGIS best used for?
Esri ArcGIS is most often used for geospatial mapping and spatial analysis, enterprise data governance and management, real-time field data collection, ai-assisted geospatial analysis. Of those, geospatial mapping and spatial analysis and enterprise data governance and management are not what Hexagon PPM Mining is typically brought in for.
What can Esri ArcGIS do that Hexagon PPM Mining cannot?
Esri ArcGIS covers Mapping & Visualization, Spatial Analysis, Data Management, Field Operations. Hexagon PPM Mining covers Asset lifecycle management, 3D plant visualization, Document management, Work order management. Both handle AutoCAD, SAP, Web 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.

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Hexagon 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.

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Hexagon 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.

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Hexagon 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.

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Hexagon 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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