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Imago vs Promine

Imago logo

Imago

Mining

Geological database and exploration management

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Promine logo

Promine

Mining

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
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; Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • They diverge on capability: Imago covers Geological database, Promine covers AutoCAD integration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Imago and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where Imago and Promine differ
AttributeImagoPromine
Founded19981993

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 Imago

  • Geological database
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • Vulcan
  • GIS systems

Only in Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Surpac
  • Database systems

Both cover

  • Drill hole management
  • Leapfrog
  • Excel
  • 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 Promine
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot Promine
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot Promine
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot Promine
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot Imago
  • Geological modelingnot Imago
  • Underground planningnot Imago
  • Ventilation analysisnot 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)

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

Imago

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

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 Imago if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want sample tracking.
Imago review

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Promine review

Questions people ask

Is Imago or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. Imago 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, Imago or Promine?
Imago starts at On request and Promine at On request.
Does Imago or Promine run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Promine is typically brought in for.
What can Imago do that Promine cannot?
Imago covers Geological database, Sample tracking, Data validation, Reporting tools. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Block modeling, Underground planning, Ventilation design. Both handle Drill hole management, Leapfrog, Excel, 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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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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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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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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