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Maxwell Datacloud vs UDEC

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Maxwell Datacloud

Mining

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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UDEC

Mining

Universal distinct element code for mining analysis

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, UDEC covers Distinct element modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Maxwell Datacloud and UDEC differ
AttributeMaxwell DatacloudUDEC
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Ios, AndroidWindows, Linux
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 UDEC

  • Distinct element modeling
  • Joint network modeling
  • Block interaction analysis
  • Support interaction
  • Dynamic analysis
  • FLAC3D
  • 3DEC
  • Leapfrog

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 UDEC
  • Team collaborationnot UDEC
  • Data analyticsnot UDEC
  • Project managementnot UDEC

UDEC

  • Geotechnical engineering simulationsnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Discrete element modeling and analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Mining and tunneling software 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.

UDEC

  • The UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • Fluid Flow, Barton-Bandis joint analysis, Creep, Thermal and User Defined Models are optional add ons charged on top of the base licence
  • Writing custom constitutive models requires the separately licensed UDM option and C++ programming
  • Purchases through the Buy Now route are prepaid annual subscriptions rather than a permanent licence

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

UDEC

On request
  • UDEC Professional$19000/year
    • Distinct element analysis
    • Joint modeling
    • Block interaction

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 UDEC if

  • You need distinct element modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want joint network modeling.
UDEC review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UDEC: How much does UDEC cost?

UDEC pricing is not published on the product page. The vendor directs inquiries through an 'Ask an Expert' contact option at [email protected] or a 'Request a Quote' option through the itascasoftware.com store.

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UDEC: What is UDEC's pricing model?

UDEC is available through a subscription model rather than one-time licensing. Prepaid annual subscriptions are available through the software store, and pricing is customized based on quote requests.

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