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Leica Geosystems Mining vs RS2

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Leica Geosystems Mining

Mining

Advanced positioning and measurement for mining

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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RS2

Mining

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Leica Geosystems Mining the solutions depend on buying Leica measurement hardware and sensors, including LiDAR and airborne laser scanning units, rather than software alone; RS2 the RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • They diverge on capability: Leica Geosystems Mining covers GNSS positioning, RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Leica Geosystems Mining and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Leica Geosystems Mining and RS2 differ
AttributeLeica Geosystems MiningRS2
PlatformsWindows, Ios, Android, WebWindows
Founded19211989

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), 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 Leica Geosystems Mining

  • GNSS positioning
  • Total station surveying
  • 3D laser scanning
  • Drone integration
  • Real-time kinematic positioning
  • CAD systems
  • GIS platforms
  • Mining software

Only in RS2

  • 2D finite element analysis
  • Stress-strain modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Bolt design
  • Support sizing
  • AutoCAD
  • GeoStudio
  • RocData

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Leica Geosystems Mining

  • Surveying and capturing detailed mine featuresnot RS2
  • Designing mine infrastructure from measured datanot RS2
  • Airborne LiDAR capture of mine sitesnot RS2

RS2

  • Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnelsnot Leica Geosystems Mining
  • Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designsnot Leica Geosystems Mining
  • Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projectsnot Leica Geosystems Mining

Where each one falls short

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

Leica Geosystems Mining

  • The solutions depend on buying Leica measurement hardware and sensors, including LiDAR and airborne laser scanning units, rather than software alone
  • No price, subscription fee or licensing term is published on the mining solutions page
  • Fleet management is handled by the separate Hexagon Mining business rather than by Leica Geosystems

RS2

  • The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
  • The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
  • Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor

Pricing, plan by plan

Leica Geosystems Mining

On request
  • Leica Mining Suite$45000/year
    • GNSS positioning
    • Total station systems
    • 3D laser scanning

RS2

On request
  • RS2 Standard$11000/year
    • 2D finite element analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Excavation design

Which should you pick?

Choose Leica Geosystems Mining if

  • You need gnss positioning.
  • You work on Windows, Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want total station surveying.
Leica Geosystems Mining review

Choose RS2 if

  • You need 2d finite element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stress-strain modeling.
RS2 review

Questions people ask

Is Leica Geosystems Mining or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Leica Geosystems Mining starts at On request and RS2 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Leica Geosystems Mining or RS2?
Leica Geosystems Mining starts at On request and RS2 at On request.
Does Leica Geosystems Mining or RS2 run on more platforms?
Leica Geosystems Mining runs on Windows, Ios, Android, Web. RS2 runs on Windows.
What is Leica Geosystems Mining best used for?
Leica Geosystems Mining is most often used for surveying and capturing detailed mine features, designing mine infrastructure from measured data, airborne lidar capture of mine sites. Of those, surveying and capturing detailed mine features and designing mine infrastructure from measured data are not what RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can Leica Geosystems Mining do that RS2 cannot?
Leica Geosystems Mining covers GNSS positioning, Total station surveying, 3D laser scanning, Drone integration. RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RS2: How is RS2 priced?

RS2 uses an annual subscription licensing model with two options: Personal Lease for one seat and one user device, or Flexible+ Lease for multiple seats with unlimited user devices per seat. Specific pricing is not displayed on the website.

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RS2: Can RS2 be hosted locally?

RS2 uses cloud-hosted licensing managed through RocPortal, though local server hosting is available upon request by contacting the company.

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RS2: How can I find RS2 pricing details?

The website offers a Plans & Pricing FAQ section for additional details, or you can add licenses to your cart for purchase to see current pricing.

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