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Imago vs Surpac

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Imago

Software

Geological database and exploration management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Surpac logo

Surpac

Software

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Imago now a Seequent product rather than an independent one, so it sits inside that ecosystem and its own domain no longer resolves; Surpac 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Imago covers Drill hole management, Surpac covers Block modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Imago and Surpac actually diverge.

Attributes where Imago and Surpac differ
AttributeImagoSurpac
Founded19981981

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

  • Drill hole management
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • Excel
  • GIS systems

Only in Surpac

  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle
  • GEMS

Both cover

  • Geological database
  • 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 Surpac
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot Surpac
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot Surpac
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot Surpac
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot Imago
  • Mine planningnot Imago
  • Resource estimationnot Imago
  • Grade controlnot Imago
  • Production trackingnot Imago

Where each one falls short

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

Imago

  • Now a Seequent product rather than an independent one, so it sits inside that ecosystem and its own domain no longer resolves
  • Capturing images at quality expects the Capture X software driving a camera rig, so it is not purely a software purchase

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

Imago

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

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Imago if

  • You need drill hole management.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want sample tracking.
Imago review

Choose Surpac if

  • You need block modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is Imago or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. Imago starts at On request and Surpac at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Imago or Surpac?
Imago starts at On request and Surpac at On request.
Does Imago or Surpac 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 Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can Imago do that Surpac cannot?
Imago covers Drill hole management, Sample tracking, Data validation, Reporting tools. Surpac covers Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Workflow automation. Both handle Geological database, Windows support.
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