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GEOVIA GEMS vs RS2

GEOVIA GEMS logo

GEOVIA GEMS

Mining

Comprehensive geology and mine planning solution

From
On request
Rated
-
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: GEOVIA GEMS no pricing published on vendor website; requires contact with sales team; 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: GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling, 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 GEOVIA GEMS and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where GEOVIA GEMS and RS2 differ
AttributeGEOVIA GEMSRS2
Founded19811989

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 GEOVIA GEMS

  • Geological modeling
  • Multi-element analysis
  • Resource estimation
  • Mine planning
  • Reserve reporting
  • MineSched
  • Whittle
  • Surpac

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.

GEOVIA GEMS

  • Complex deposit modelingnot RS2
  • Multi-element estimationnot RS2
  • Strategic planningnot RS2
  • Reserve calculationsnot RS2
  • Compliance reportingnot RS2

RS2

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

Where each one falls short

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

GEOVIA GEMS

  • No pricing published on vendor website; requires contact with sales team

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

GEOVIA GEMS

On request
  • GEMS Core$10000/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Data management
    • 3D visualization
  • GEMS Professional$18000/year
    • Advanced geostatistics
    • Mine design
    • Multi-element modeling

RS2

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

Which should you pick?

Choose GEOVIA GEMS if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want multi-element analysis.
GEOVIA GEMS 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 GEOVIA GEMS or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. GEOVIA GEMS 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, GEOVIA GEMS or RS2?
GEOVIA GEMS starts at On request and RS2 at On request.
Does GEOVIA GEMS or RS2 run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is GEOVIA GEMS best used for?
GEOVIA GEMS is most often used for complex deposit modeling, multi-element estimation, strategic planning, reserve calculations. Of those, complex deposit modeling and multi-element estimation are not what RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can GEOVIA GEMS do that RS2 cannot?
GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling, Multi-element analysis, Resource estimation, Mine planning. RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GEOVIA GEMS: How much does Geovia GEMS cost?

Pricing information is not published on the Geovia GEMS website. Customers must contact the sales team directly to obtain quotes and licensing terms.

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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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