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Maxwell Datacloud vs Surpac

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Maxwell Datacloud

Mining

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Surpac logo

Surpac

Mining

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

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, Surpac covers Geological database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Maxwell Datacloud and Surpac differ
AttributeMaxwell DatacloudSurpac
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows
Founded20161981

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 Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle

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 Surpac
  • Team collaborationnot Surpac
  • Data analyticsnot Surpac
  • Project managementnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Mine planningnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Resource estimationnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Grade controlnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Production trackingnot 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.

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

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

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

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 Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Surpac: What is the pricing for GEOVIA Surpac?

GEOVIA Surpac does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing must be obtained by contacting Dassault Systèmes directly through their sales process.

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Surpac: Is a trial version available without contacting sales?

The product page does not mention a self-service trial. To access a trial or demo, you need to contact the sales team through the website's contact form.

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Surpac: Are there different editions or licensing options for Surpac?

The product page does not specify different editions or licensing options. Details about licensing variations are available only through direct contact with Dassault Systèmes.

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Surpac: How do I get started with GEOVIA Surpac?

To get started, you can join the GEOVIA user community or contact Dassault Systèmes directly using the contact link on the product page.

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