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Infomine Mining Intelligence vs UDEC

Infomine Mining Intelligence
Mining & Resources
Mining data intelligence and market research platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
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UDEC
Mining & Resources
Universal distinct element code for mining analysis
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database, UDEC covers Distinct element modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Infomine Mining Intelligence and UDEC actually diverge.
| Attribute | Infomine Mining Intelligence | UDEC |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Founded | 1860 | 1981 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).
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 Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Mining property database
- Company intelligence
- Commodity analysis
- Project tracking
- Market research
- Excel
- Bloomberg
- Reuters
Only in UDEC
- Distinct element modeling
- Joint network modeling
- Block interaction analysis
- Support interaction
- Dynamic analysis
- FLAC3D
- 3DEC
- Leapfrog
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Market researchnot UDEC
- Due diligencenot UDEC
- Investment analysisnot UDEC
- Competitive intelligencenot UDEC
- Project evaluationnot UDEC
UDEC
- Two dimensional distinct element modelling of jointed and fractured rocknot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavationsnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnellingnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Infomine Mining Intelligence
Nothing recorded yet. See the Infomine Mining Intelligence review.
UDEC
- The UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store
- Fluid Flow, Barton-Bandis joint analysis, Creep, Thermal and User Defined Models are optional add ons charged on top of the base licence
- Writing custom constitutive models requires the separately licensed UDM option and C++ programming
- Purchases through the Buy Now route are prepaid annual subscriptions rather than a permanent licence
Pricing, plan by plan
Infomine Mining Intelligence
On request- Basic Intelligence$20000/year
- Property database
- Company profiles
- Basic analytics
- Premium Intelligence$50000/year
- Full database access
- Advanced analytics
- Market forecasts
UDEC
On request- UDEC Professional$19000/year
- Distinct element analysis
- Joint modeling
- Block interaction
Which should you pick?
Choose Infomine Mining Intelligence if
- You need mining property database.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want company intelligence.
Choose UDEC if
- You need distinct element modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want joint network modeling.
Questions people ask
- Is Infomine Mining Intelligence or UDEC better?
- Neither clearly leads. Infomine Mining Intelligence starts at On request and UDEC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Infomine Mining Intelligence or UDEC?
- Infomine Mining Intelligence starts at On request and UDEC at On request.
- Does Infomine Mining Intelligence or UDEC run on more platforms?
- Infomine Mining Intelligence runs on Web, Windows. UDEC runs on Windows, Linux.
- What is Infomine Mining Intelligence best used for?
- Infomine Mining Intelligence is most often used for market research, due diligence, investment analysis, competitive intelligence. Of those, market research and due diligence are not what UDEC is typically brought in for.
- What can Infomine Mining Intelligence do that UDEC cannot?
- Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database, Company intelligence, Commodity analysis, Project tracking. UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. Both handle Windows support.
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