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Fusion Mining vs Maptek I-Site

Fusion Mining logo

Fusion Mining

Mining & Resources

Integrated mine development software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Maptek I-Site logo

Maptek I-Site

Mining & Resources

3D laser scanning and point cloud processing

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Maptek I-Site covers Point cloud processing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fusion Mining and Maptek I-Site actually diverge.

Attributes where Fusion Mining and Maptek I-Site differ
AttributeFusion MiningMaptek I-Site
Founded20041981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).

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 Fusion Mining

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Database management
  • 3D visualization
  • Leapfrog
  • AutoCAD
  • Excel

Only in Maptek I-Site

  • Point cloud processing
  • 3D model creation
  • Pit wall monitoring
  • Stockpile measurement
  • Change detection
  • CAD systems
  • GIS platforms
  • Laser scanners

Both cover

  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Fusion Mining

  • Geological modelingnot Maptek I-Site
  • Mine planningnot Maptek I-Site
  • Resource estimationnot Maptek I-Site
  • Exploration databasesnot Maptek I-Site

Maptek I-Site

  • Laser scanning surveys of open pit and underground mine workingsnot Fusion Mining
  • Geotechnical monitoring of pit walls and slopesnot Fusion Mining
  • Volume and stockpile measurement from point cloud datanot Fusion Mining

Where each one falls short

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

Fusion Mining

Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.

Maptek I-Site

  • The workflow depends on buying Maptek laser scanner hardware, sold as the NS4, XR3, XR3-D and UR3 models
  • Scanner range is fixed per model, at 1,000 m for the NS4, 2,800 m for the XR3, 1,200 m for the XR3-D and 3,500 m for the UR3, so range upgrades mean buying different hardware
  • No price, licence type or subscription term is published; the page offers only a spec sheet request and a contact form

Pricing, plan by plan

Fusion Mining

On request
  • Fusion Standard$8500/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Resource estimation

Maptek I-Site

On request
  • I-Site Studio$11000/year
    • Point cloud processing
    • 3D modeling
    • Pit wall analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Fusion Mining if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Fusion Mining review

Choose Maptek I-Site if

  • You need point cloud processing.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d model creation.
Maptek I-Site review

Questions people ask

Is Fusion Mining or Maptek I-Site better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and Maptek I-Site at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or Maptek I-Site?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and Maptek I-Site at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or Maptek I-Site run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Fusion Mining best used for?
Fusion Mining is most often used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, exploration databases. Of those, geological modeling and mine planning are not what Maptek I-Site is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that Maptek I-Site cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. Maptek I-Site covers Point cloud processing, 3D model creation, Pit wall monitoring, Stockpile measurement. Both handle Vulcan, Windows support.
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