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Google Maps Platform vs Promine

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Google Maps Platform

Software

Comprehensive set of APIs and SDKs that allow developers to embed Google

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Maps Platform free allowances are per service rather than pooled, at 10,000 events a month for dynamic maps, geocoding and autocomplete; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: Google Maps Platform covers Core Functionality, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Maps Platform and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Maps Platform and Promine differ
AttributeGoogle Maps PlatformPromine
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
PlatformsWebWindows
Founded20051993

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 Google Maps Platform

  • Core Functionality
  • User Interface

Only in Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Drill hole management
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Surpac

What people use each for

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

Google Maps Platform

  • Embedding dynamic maps, Street View and photorealistic 3D tiles in an applicationnot Promine
  • Route computation, navigation and fleet route optimisationnot Promine
  • Geocoding, place autocomplete and address validationnot Promine
  • Environmental data including weather, solar, air quality and pollennot Promine
  • Geospatial analytics through Earth Enginenot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot Google Maps Platform
  • Geological modelingnot Google Maps Platform
  • Underground planningnot Google Maps Platform
  • Ventilation analysisnot Google Maps Platform

Where each one falls short

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

Google Maps Platform

  • Free allowances are per service rather than pooled, at 10,000 events a month for dynamic maps, geocoding and autocomplete
  • Dynamic Maps cost $7.00 per 1,000 calls at the entry tier
  • Geocoding and the Directions API both cost $5.00 per 1,000 calls at the entry tier
  • Pricing is tiered by volume, so the effective unit price depends on total monthly usage and is hard to predict in advance
  • Billing is usage based with no flat plan, so a traffic spike is a cost spike

Promine

  • Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Maps Platform

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Maps Platform review.

Promine

On request
  • Promine Standard$3500/year
    • Drill hole management
    • Block modeling
    • Geological modeling
  • Promine Professional$6000/year
    • All Standard features
    • Underground planning
    • Ventilation analysis
  • Enterprise$15000/year
    • All modules included
    • Unlimited users
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Maps Platform if

  • You need core functionality.
  • You also want user interface.
Google Maps Platform review

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine review

Questions people ask

Is Google Maps Platform or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Maps Platform starts at On request and Promine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Maps Platform or Promine?
Google Maps Platform starts at On request and Promine at On request.
Does Google Maps Platform or Promine run on more platforms?
Google Maps Platform runs on Web. Promine runs on Windows.
What is Google Maps Platform best used for?
Google Maps Platform is most often used for embedding dynamic maps, street view and photorealistic 3d tiles in an application, route computation, navigation and fleet route optimisation, geocoding, place autocomplete and address validation, environmental data including weather, solar, air quality and pollen. Of those, embedding dynamic maps, street view and photorealistic 3d tiles in an application and route computation, navigation and fleet route optimisation are not what Promine is typically brought in for.
What can Google Maps Platform do that Promine cannot?
Google Maps Platform covers Core Functionality, User Interface. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Promine: What CAD platforms does Promine support?

Promine is available as a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It is supported on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BricsCAD versions 2014 through the newest released versions.

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Promine: What file formats can Promine import?

Promine is compatible with files in .dxf, .dm, .txt and .csv formats, allowing integration with drawings from other mining software.

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