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K-MINE vs Leapfrog Geo

K-MINE logo

K-MINE

Software

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Leapfrog Geo logo

Leapfrog Geo

Software

3D geological modeling and visualization software

From
$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: K-MINE modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design; Leapfrog Geo implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • They diverge on capability: K-MINE covers Mine planning, Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which K-MINE and Leapfrog Geo actually diverge.

Attributes where K-MINE and Leapfrog Geo differ
AttributeK-MINELeapfrog Geo
Starting priceOn request$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Desktop, Web portal
Founded20012003

Identical on both: 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 K-MINE

  • Mine planning
  • 3D design
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • AutoCAD

Only in Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling
  • 3D visualization
  • Drill hole analysis
  • Geological interpretation
  • Dynamic updates
  • ArcGIS
  • GOCAD
  • Macos support

Both cover

  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Datamine
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

K-MINE

  • Open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisationnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot Leapfrog Geo
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Geo

  • Geological modelingnot K-MINE
  • Mineral explorationnot K-MINE
  • Resource estimationnot K-MINE
  • Geotechnical analysisnot K-MINE
  • Environmental assessmentnot K-MINE

Where each one falls short

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

K-MINE

  • Modules are licensed separately as annual subscriptions, from 2,700 USD a year for Infrastructure up to 9,480 USD a year for Open Pit Design
  • Geology is 9,060 USD a year, Pit Optimizer 8,580 USD, Scheduling 7,380 USD, Stope Optimization 6,960 USD and Surveying 6,600 USD, so a full workflow means stacking several module subscriptions
  • A licence is assigned either to a dedicated server or to a single computer workstation, with one active device at a time
  • Licences are online, with offline access limited to 2 days
  • Training is priced by custom quote and is not included in the published module rates
  • Volume discounts are referenced but no discount rate or qualifying quantity is published

Leapfrog Geo

  • Implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results
  • Extension features are priced separately, adding significant cost for specialized workflows

Pricing, plan by plan

K-MINE

On request
  • K-MINE Professional$9000/year
    • Mine planning
    • 3D design
    • Scheduling

Leapfrog Geo

$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)
  • Shared Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Concurrent seat sharing
    • Offline capability
    • Contact Seequent for pricing
  • Named Seats$undefined/12 months
    • Dedicated single user
    • Unlimited use
    • Offline capability
  • Consultants Daily$164.25/day (capped 15 days/month)
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • Offline capability
    • Initial account setup fee

Which should you pick?

Choose K-MINE if

  • You need mine planning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want 3d design.
K-MINE review

Choose Leapfrog Geo if

  • You need implicit modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
  • You also want 3d visualization.
Leapfrog Geo review

Questions people ask

Is K-MINE or Leapfrog Geo better?
Neither clearly leads. K-MINE starts at On request and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily), and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, K-MINE or Leapfrog Geo?
K-MINE starts at On request and Leapfrog Geo at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily).
Does K-MINE or Leapfrog Geo run on more platforms?
K-MINE runs on Windows. Leapfrog Geo runs on Windows, Desktop, Web portal.
What is K-MINE best used for?
K-MINE is most often used for open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisation, underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysis, geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole data, drill and blast design and slope stability analysis. Of those, open pit surveying, pit design, scheduling and pit optimisation and underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysis are not what Leapfrog Geo is typically brought in for.
What can K-MINE do that Leapfrog Geo cannot?
K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation. Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling, 3D visualization, Drill hole analysis, Geological interpretation. Both handle Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Leapfrog Geo: What license types does Leapfrog Geo offer?

Leapfrog Geo offers three subscription options: Shared Seats for multiple users taking turns with one seat, Named Seats for dedicated individual users, and Consultants Daily for pay-as-you-go daily access. All support 30-day offline work for field locations.

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Leapfrog Geo: What file formats and data types does Leapfrog Geo support?

Leapfrog Geo integrates multiple geoscience data types including drillhole information, structural data, points, polylines, and mesh data to generate models. It also supports industry interoperability for data exchange.

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Leapfrog Geo: Does Leapfrog Geo work offline?

Yes, all Leapfrog Geo license types support offline work for up to 30 days, enabling geologists and engineers to work in remote field locations without internet connectivity.

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Leapfrog Geo: What extensions are available for Leapfrog Geo?

Extensions include Edge Extension for resource estimation with block model interrogation, Geophysics Extension for seismic and ground penetrating radar data integration, and Hydrogeology Extension for MODFLOW and FEFLOW model incorporation.

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