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Geoscience ANALYST vs RS2

Geoscience ANALYST logo

Geoscience ANALYST

Mining

Advanced geoscience data analysis and visualization

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
RS2 logo

RS2

Mining

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Geoscience ANALYST the free edition is a 3D viewer only; creating, editing, processing and interpreting objects requires a paid Pro licence; RS2 the RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • They diverge on capability: Geoscience ANALYST covers 3D visualization, RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Geoscience ANALYST and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Geoscience ANALYST and RS2 differ
AttributeGeoscience ANALYSTRS2
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWindows
Founded19811989

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 Geoscience ANALYST

  • 3D visualization
  • Geophysical interpretation
  • Geological modeling
  • Data management
  • Advanced analysis
  • Montaj
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan

Only in RS2

  • 2D finite element analysis
  • Stress-strain modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Bolt design
  • Support sizing
  • AutoCAD
  • GeoStudio
  • RocData

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Geoscience ANALYST

  • Visualising and sharing integrated 3D geoscience and mining datanot RS2
  • Geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversionnot RS2
  • Exploration targeting from combined drillhole, geophysics and geology datanot RS2

RS2

  • Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnelsnot Geoscience ANALYST
  • Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designsnot Geoscience ANALYST
  • Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projectsnot Geoscience ANALYST

Where each one falls short

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

Geoscience ANALYST

  • The free edition is a 3D viewer only; creating, editing, processing and interpreting objects requires a paid Pro licence
  • Capability is divided across four separate paid tiers, Pro, Pro Geophysics, Pro Geology and Pro HPC, so geophysical inversion and AI geological interpretation are separate purchases
  • No price is published for any Pro tier; the vendor must be contacted for cost and licensing

RS2

  • The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
  • The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
  • Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Geoscience ANALYST

On request
  • ANALYST Professional$13000/year
    • Data visualization
    • 3D modeling
    • Analysis tools

RS2

On request
  • RS2 Standard$11000/year
    • 2D finite element analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Excavation design

Which should you pick?

Choose Geoscience ANALYST if

  • You need 3d visualization.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want geophysical interpretation.
Geoscience ANALYST review

Choose RS2 if

  • You need 2d finite element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stress-strain modeling.
RS2 review

Questions people ask

Is Geoscience ANALYST or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Geoscience ANALYST starts at On request and RS2 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Geoscience ANALYST or RS2?
Geoscience ANALYST starts at On request and RS2 at On request.
Does Geoscience ANALYST or RS2 run on more platforms?
Geoscience ANALYST runs on Windows, Linux. RS2 runs on Windows.
What is Geoscience ANALYST best used for?
Geoscience ANALYST is most often used for visualising and sharing integrated 3d geoscience and mining data, geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversion, exploration targeting from combined drillhole, geophysics and geology data. Of those, visualising and sharing integrated 3d geoscience and mining data and geologically constrained geophysical modelling and inversion are not what RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can Geoscience ANALYST do that RS2 cannot?
Geoscience ANALYST covers 3D visualization, Geophysical interpretation, Geological modeling, Data management. RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RS2: How is RS2 priced?

RS2 uses an annual subscription licensing model with two options: Personal Lease for one seat and one user device, or Flexible+ Lease for multiple seats with unlimited user devices per seat. Specific pricing is not displayed on the website.

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RS2: Can RS2 be hosted locally?

RS2 uses cloud-hosted licensing managed through RocPortal, though local server hosting is available upon request by contacting the company.

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RS2: How can I find RS2 pricing details?

The website offers a Plans & Pricing FAQ section for additional details, or you can add licenses to your cart for purchase to see current pricing.

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