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Imago vs OptiMine

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Imago

Mining

Geological database and exploration management

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
OptiMine logo

OptiMine

Mining

Underground mining optimization and analytics

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On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Imago no pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales; OptiMine modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution
  • They diverge on capability: Imago covers Geological database, OptiMine covers Real-time tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Imago and OptiMine actually diverge.

Attributes where Imago and OptiMine differ
AttributeImagoOptiMine
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Cloud
Founded19982018

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 Imago

  • Geological database
  • Drill hole management
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Excel

Only in OptiMine

  • Real-time tracking
  • Production analytics
  • Ventilation on demand
  • Collision avoidance
  • Maintenance optimization
  • Epiroc equipment
  • Third-party LHDs
  • SCADA systems

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Imago

  • Digitising and managing drill core photographynot OptiMine
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot OptiMine
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot OptiMine
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot OptiMine
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot OptiMine

OptiMine

  • Fleet trackingnot Imago
  • Production monitoringnot Imago
  • Safety optimizationnot Imago
  • Maintenance planningnot Imago

Where each one falls short

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

Imago

  • No pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
  • Tiers are designed for mining operations (each mine site requires separate subscription)

OptiMine

  • Modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution
  • No pricing information publicly available; requires direct vendor contact for quotes
  • Enterprise-only deployment without clear path for smaller mining operations

Pricing, plan by plan

Imago

On request
  • Imago Professional$6500/year
    • Database management
    • Drill hole tracking
    • Sample management

OptiMine

On request
  • OptiMine Analytics$35000/year
    • Equipment tracking
    • Production analytics
    • Basic dashboards
  • OptiMine Full$75000/year
    • All Analytics features
    • Ventilation on demand
    • Collision avoidance
  • OptiMine EnterpriseFree
    • Multi-site deployment
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Imago if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Imago review

Choose OptiMine if

  • You need real-time tracking.
  • You work on Web, Cloud.
  • You also want production analytics.
OptiMine review

Questions people ask

Is Imago or OptiMine better?
Neither clearly leads. Imago starts at On request and OptiMine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Imago or OptiMine?
Imago starts at On request and OptiMine at On request.
Does Imago or OptiMine run on more platforms?
Imago runs on Windows. OptiMine runs on Web, Cloud.
What is Imago best used for?
Imago is most often used for digitising and managing drill core photography, linking core imagery to geological logging data, streaming high-resolution core imagery into leapfrog models, sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration team. Of those, digitising and managing drill core photography and linking core imagery to geological logging data are not what OptiMine is typically brought in for.
What can Imago do that OptiMine cannot?
Imago covers Geological database, Drill hole management, Sample tracking, Data validation. OptiMine covers Real-time tracking, Production analytics, Ventilation on demand, Collision avoidance. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Imago: What are the Imago subscription tiers?

Imago offers three subscription tiers: Standard (single workspace, unlimited users, 3TB storage), Enterprise (multiple workspaces, unlimited users, 6TB shared storage, SSO and user group management), and Junior (single workspace, unlimited users, 500GB storage, for non-producing companies or academic licensing only). All tiers are contracted on 12-month agreements.

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OptiMine: What is OptiMine used for?

OptiMine is a modular information management suite for underground mining that integrates data from all equipment and people into a single source, providing real-time descriptive and predictive insights for production optimization and decision-making.

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Imago: What add-on options are available for Imago?

Imago offers add-on subscriptions including Chip Shot (RC chip tray capture control), Mobile Capture X (smartphone field capture workflows), and Storage (additional capacity in 1TB increments). Each additional mine site requires a separate Imago subscription.

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OptiMine: Does OptiMine work with non-Sandvik equipment?

Yes. OptiMine is OEM-agnostic and can integrate with any equipment system and technology, including non-Sandvik mining equipment and IoT devices like Newtrax systems.

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OptiMine: What geographies is OptiMine deployed in?

OptiMine is deployed in more than 60 mines worldwide, making it a globally used solution for underground hard rock mining operations.

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OptiMine: Does OptiMine offer an API for integrations?

OptiMine is designed as an open and scalable modular suite that can connect with any system and technology, but specific API documentation is not publicly available. Contact Sandvik directly for technical integration details.

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OptiMine: What are the typical implementation costs?

OptiMine has no publicly listed pricing. Enterprise customers must contact Sandvik's Mining and Rock Solutions division directly for custom quotes based on their specific implementation scope.

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