Software · head to head
FLAC3D vs Maxwell Datacloud
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FLAC3D
Software
3D finite difference software for geotechnical engineering
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
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Maxwell Datacloud
Software
Cloud-based mining data management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which FLAC3D and Maxwell Datacloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | FLAC3D | Maxwell Datacloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Web, Windows, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1981 | 2016 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 FLAC3D
- 3D finite difference modeling
- Stress-strain analysis
- Dynamic analysis
- Coupled flow analysis
- Mining-specific features
- GeoStudio
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
Only in Maxwell Datacloud
- Cloud data storage
- Data management
- Collaboration tools
- Analytics
- API access
- GIS systems
- Mining software
- Excel
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
FLAC3D
- Three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviournot Maxwell Datacloud
- Analysing underground excavation and mine stability including cavingnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Coupled thermal, dynamic and creep analysis of geotechnical structuresnot Maxwell Datacloud
Maxwell Datacloud
- Data storage and sharingnot FLAC3D
- Team collaborationnot FLAC3D
- Data analyticsnot FLAC3D
- Project managementnot FLAC3D
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
FLAC3D
- The FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
- Advanced capabilities including Dynamics, Thermal, Creep and IMASS are optional modules sold separately from the base licence
- Licence portability depends on a physical USB key or a web licence managed centrally, rather than a simple sign in
- One licence permits only two simultaneous instances on the same computer
Maxwell Datacloud
Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.
Pricing, plan by plan
FLAC3D
On request- FLAC3D Professional$22000/year
- 3D finite difference analysis
- Slope stability
- Mine design
Maxwell Datacloud
Free- Free TierFree
- Basic cloud storage
- Data sharing
- Limited users
- Professional$4000/year
- Advanced analytics
- Unlimited users
- Custom integrations
Which should you pick?
Choose FLAC3D if
- You need 3d finite difference modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want stress-strain analysis.
Choose Maxwell Datacloud if
- You need cloud data storage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- You also want data management.
Questions people ask
- Is FLAC3D or Maxwell Datacloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. FLAC3D starts at On request and Maxwell Datacloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, FLAC3D or Maxwell Datacloud?
- Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for FLAC3D and Free for Maxwell Datacloud.
- Does FLAC3D or Maxwell Datacloud run on more platforms?
- FLAC3D runs on Windows, Linux. Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
- Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. FLAC3D starts at On request.
- What is FLAC3D best used for?
- FLAC3D is most often used for three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviour, analysing underground excavation and mine stability including caving, coupled thermal, dynamic and creep analysis of geotechnical structures. Of those, three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviour and analysing underground excavation and mine stability including caving are not what Maxwell Datacloud is typically brought in for.
- What can FLAC3D do that Maxwell Datacloud cannot?
- FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Stress-strain analysis, Dynamic analysis, Coupled flow analysis. Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. Both handle Windows support.