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Maxwell Datacloud vs Promine

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Maxwell Datacloud

Mining

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Promine

Mining

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Maxwell Datacloud and Promine actually diverge.

Attributes where Maxwell Datacloud and Promine differ
AttributeMaxwell DatacloudPromine
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded20161993

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 Maxwell Datacloud

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

Only in Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Drill hole management
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Surpac

Both cover

  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Maxwell Datacloud

  • Data storage and sharingnot Promine
  • Team collaborationnot Promine
  • Data analyticsnot Promine
  • Project managementnot Promine

Promine

  • Mine designnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Geological modelingnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Underground planningnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Ventilation analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud

Where each one falls short

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

Maxwell Datacloud

Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.

Promine

  • Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software

Pricing, plan by plan

Maxwell Datacloud

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

Promine

On request
  • Promine Standard$3500/year
    • Drill hole management
    • Block modeling
    • Geological modeling
  • Promine Professional$6000/year
    • All Standard features
    • Underground planning
    • Ventilation analysis
  • Enterprise$15000/year
    • All modules included
    • Unlimited users
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine review

Questions people ask

Is Maxwell Datacloud or Promine better?
Neither clearly leads. Maxwell Datacloud starts at Free and Promine at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Maxwell Datacloud or Promine?
Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Maxwell Datacloud and On request for Promine.
Does Maxwell Datacloud or Promine run on more platforms?
Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. Promine runs on Windows.
Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Promine starts at On request.
What is Maxwell Datacloud best used for?
Maxwell Datacloud is most often used for data storage and sharing, team collaboration, data analytics, project management. Of those, data storage and sharing and team collaboration are not what Promine is typically brought in for.
What can Maxwell Datacloud do that Promine cannot?
Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Both handle Excel, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Promine: What CAD platforms does Promine support?

Promine is available as a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It is supported on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BricsCAD versions 2014 through the newest released versions.

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Promine: What file formats can Promine import?

Promine is compatible with files in .dxf, .dm, .txt and .csv formats, allowing integration with drawings from other mining software.

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