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K-MINE vs Maxwell Datacloud

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K-MINE

Mining

Mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Maxwell Datacloud

Mining

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: K-MINE covers Mine planning, Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which K-MINE and Maxwell Datacloud actually diverge.

Attributes where K-MINE and Maxwell Datacloud differ
AttributeK-MINEMaxwell Datacloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded20012016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 K-MINE

  • Mine planning
  • 3D design
  • Production scheduling
  • Economic evaluation
  • Risk analysis
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Datamine

Only in Maxwell Datacloud

  • Cloud data storage
  • Data management
  • Collaboration tools
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • GIS systems
  • Mining software
  • Excel

Both cover

  • 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 Maxwell Datacloud
  • Underground mine design, stope optimisation and ventilation analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Geological modelling and grade estimation from drillhole datanot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Drill and blast design and slope stability analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud

Maxwell Datacloud

  • Data storage and sharingnot K-MINE
  • Team collaborationnot K-MINE
  • Data analyticsnot K-MINE
  • Project managementnot 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

Maxwell Datacloud

Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.

Pricing, plan by plan

K-MINE

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

Maxwell Datacloud

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Basic cloud storage
    • Data sharing
    • Limited users
  • Professional$4000/year
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited users
    • Custom integrations

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 Maxwell Datacloud if

  • You need cloud data storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data management.
Maxwell Datacloud review

Questions people ask

Is K-MINE or Maxwell Datacloud better?
Neither clearly leads. K-MINE starts at On request and Maxwell Datacloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, K-MINE or Maxwell Datacloud?
Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for K-MINE and Free for Maxwell Datacloud.
Does K-MINE or Maxwell Datacloud run on more platforms?
K-MINE runs on Windows. Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. K-MINE starts at On request.
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 Maxwell Datacloud is typically brought in for.
What can K-MINE do that Maxwell Datacloud cannot?
K-MINE covers Mine planning, 3D design, Production scheduling, Economic evaluation. Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

K-MINE: How much does K-MINE cost?

K-MINE does not publish pricing publicly. Customers must visit the dedicated pricing page, request a demo, or contact the sales team via phone or scheduling link to obtain quote information.

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K-MINE: What pricing options does K-MINE offer?

K-MINE offers software licenses, consulting services, training, and support options. Exact pricing is determined through custom quotes based on requirements.

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