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Maxwell Datacloud vs RS2

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Maxwell Datacloud

Mining

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
RS2 logo

RS2

Mining

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

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, 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 Maxwell Datacloud and RS2 actually diverge.

Attributes where Maxwell Datacloud and RS2 differ
AttributeMaxwell DatacloudRS2
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded20161989

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
  • Excel

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.

Maxwell Datacloud

  • Data storage and sharingnot RS2
  • Team collaborationnot RS2
  • Data analyticsnot RS2
  • Project managementnot RS2

RS2

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

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

Maxwell Datacloud

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

RS2

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

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 RS2 if

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

Questions people ask

Is Maxwell Datacloud or RS2 better?
Neither clearly leads. Maxwell Datacloud starts at Free and RS2 at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Maxwell Datacloud or RS2?
Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Maxwell Datacloud and On request for RS2.
Does Maxwell Datacloud or RS2 run on more platforms?
Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. RS2 runs on Windows.
Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RS2 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 RS2 is typically brought in for.
What can Maxwell Datacloud do that RS2 cannot?
Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. 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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