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Leapfrog Geo vs MinePlan

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Leapfrog Geo

Mining

3D geological modeling and visualization software

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

Mining

Life of mine planning and scheduling

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Leapfrog Geo implicit modeling requires significant data quality and density for accurate results; MinePlan the Internet Archive's capture of mineplan.com.au on 4 March 2020 already showed only a generic 'Website Coming Soon' hosting placeholder rather than a product page, indicating the domain has not hosted a live MinePlan site for at least several years.
  • They diverge on capability: Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling, MinePlan covers Life of mine planning.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leapfrog Geo and MinePlan actually diverge.

Attributes where Leapfrog Geo and MinePlan differ
AttributeLeapfrog GeoMinePlan
Starting price$164.25/day (Consultants Daily)On request
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
PlatformsWindows, Desktop, Web portalWindows
Founded20032008

Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Leapfrog Geo

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

Only in MinePlan

  • Life of mine planning
  • Long-term scheduling
  • Economic modeling
  • Scenario analysis
  • Feasibility assessment
  • Whittle
  • Excel

Both cover

  • Surpac
  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Leapfrog Geo

  • Geological modelingnot MinePlan
  • Mineral explorationnot MinePlan
  • Resource estimationnot MinePlan
  • Geotechnical analysisnot MinePlan
  • Environmental assessmentnot MinePlan

MinePlan

  • Life of mine planningnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Long-term schedulingnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Feasibility studiesnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Economic analysisnot Leapfrog Geo
  • Strategic planningnot Leapfrog Geo

Where each one falls short

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

Leapfrog Geo

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

MinePlan

  • The Internet Archive's capture of mineplan.com.au on 4 March 2020 already showed only a generic 'Website Coming Soon' hosting placeholder rather than a product page, indicating the domain has not hosted a live MinePlan site for at least several years.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

MinePlan

On request
  • MinePlan Standard$16000/year
    • Life of mine planning
    • Long-term scheduling
    • Economic analysis

Which should you pick?

Choose Leapfrog Geo if

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

Choose MinePlan if

  • You need life of mine planning.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want long-term scheduling.
MinePlan review

Questions people ask

Is Leapfrog Geo or MinePlan better?
Neither clearly leads. Leapfrog Geo starts at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily) and MinePlan at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leapfrog Geo or MinePlan?
Leapfrog Geo starts at $164.25/day (Consultants Daily) and MinePlan at On request.
Does Leapfrog Geo or MinePlan run on more platforms?
Leapfrog Geo runs on Windows, Desktop, Web portal. MinePlan runs on Windows.
What is Leapfrog Geo best used for?
Leapfrog Geo is most often used for geological modeling, mineral exploration, resource estimation, geotechnical analysis. Of those, geological modeling and mineral exploration are not what MinePlan is typically brought in for.
What can Leapfrog Geo do that MinePlan cannot?
Leapfrog Geo covers Implicit modeling, 3D visualization, Drill hole analysis, Geological interpretation. MinePlan covers Life of mine planning, Long-term scheduling, Economic modeling, Scenario analysis. Both handle Surpac, Vulcan, 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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