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Micromine vs Seequent Central

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Micromine

Mining

Exploration and mine design software solution

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Seequent Central logo

Seequent Central

Mining

Collaborative platform for subsurface data management

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Micromine no pricing information published on website; Seequent Central cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • They diverge on capability: Micromine covers Geological modeling, Seequent Central covers Version control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Micromine and Seequent Central actually diverge.

Attributes where Micromine and Seequent Central differ
AttributeMicromineSeequent Central
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWebCloud, Windows
Founded19862004

Identical on both: starting price (On request), 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 Micromine

  • Geological modeling
  • Resource estimation
  • Mine design
  • Scheduling
  • Leapfrog
  • Vulcan
  • AutoCAD
  • ArcGIS

Only in Seequent Central

  • Version control
  • Model publishing
  • Audit trails
  • Secure sharing
  • Leapfrog Geo
  • Leapfrog Works
  • Oasis montaj
  • Target

Both cover

  • Data management
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Micromine

  • Geological exploration and modellingnot Seequent Central
  • Resource estimation and geostatisticsnot Seequent Central
  • Mine design and surveyingnot Seequent Central
  • Mine planning and schedulingnot Seequent Central
  • Fleet management and mine operationsnot Seequent Central

Seequent Central

  • Centralised version control and audit trails for geological modelsnot Micromine
  • Shared 3D visualisation of Leapfrog and Oasis montaj models across distributed teamsnot Micromine
  • Project branching for scenario modellingnot Micromine
  • Mining exploration and geothermal project coordinationnot Micromine
  • Civil engineering and environmental projects needing a single model of recordnot Micromine

Where each one falls short

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

Micromine

  • No pricing information published on website
  • Customers must schedule demos to learn pricing
  • Pricing requires direct sales contact

Seequent Central

  • Cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • Hosting instances start at a minimum 500GB of storage, with more sold as an add-on
  • Billing splits into three separate lines: cloud hosting per organisation, user subscriptions per person and Leapfrog Connector licences per modeller
  • Publishing models from Leapfrog into Central requires a separate Leapfrog Connector licence
  • Value depends on already owning other Seequent tools such as Leapfrog, GeoStudio, PLAXIS or Oasis montaj

Pricing, plan by plan

Micromine

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Micromine review.

Seequent Central

On request
  • Central Team$5000/year
    • Version control
    • 5 users included
    • 100GB storage
  • Central Professional$12000/year
    • All Team features
    • 25 users included
    • 500GB storage
  • Central EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited storage
    • SSO integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Micromine if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You also want resource estimation.
Micromine review

Choose Seequent Central if

  • You need version control.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows.
  • You also want model publishing.
Seequent Central review

Questions people ask

Is Micromine or Seequent Central better?
Neither clearly leads. Micromine starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Micromine or Seequent Central?
Micromine starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request.
Does Micromine or Seequent Central run on more platforms?
Micromine runs on Web. Seequent Central runs on Cloud, Windows.
What is Micromine best used for?
Micromine is most often used for geological exploration and modelling, resource estimation and geostatistics, mine design and surveying, mine planning and scheduling. Of those, geological exploration and modelling and resource estimation and geostatistics are not what Seequent Central is typically brought in for.
What can Micromine do that Seequent Central cannot?
Micromine covers Geological modeling, Resource estimation, Mine design, Scheduling. Seequent Central covers Version control, Model publishing, Audit trails, Secure sharing. Both handle Data management, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Micromine: How much does Micromine software cost?

Micromine does not publish pricing on their website. Customers are directed to schedule a demo with a specialist or contact the sales team to obtain pricing information for Micromine mining software.

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Seequent Central: How much does Seequent Central cost?

Pricing is not published on the Seequent website. For information about Central pricing and purchase, customers must contact Seequent's sales team directly.

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Micromine: What is Micromine's business model for pricing?

Micromine uses a custom pricing model that requires direct engagement with their sales team. The company emphasizes consultation with specialists and custom demonstrations rather than transparent online pricing.

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Seequent Central: What is the subscription model for Seequent Central?

Seequent Central uses a tiered subscription approach requiring one cloud hosting instance per organization (minimum 500GB storage on Microsoft Azure), one user subscription per person accessing Central, and one Leapfrog Connector per user modeling in Leapfrog.

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Micromine: Does Micromine offer free trials or consultations?

Micromine's website emphasizes connecting with representatives for demos, consultations, and training support. Specific trial availability and terms are discussed directly with their sales team.

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Seequent Central: Are there add-on options for Seequent Central?

Yes, an Advanced Bundle add-on is available for active Central subscribers, which includes web portal, data collection, and data entry tools.

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