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Minemax Planner vs MineSched

Minemax Planner logo

Minemax Planner

Mining

Strategic mine planning and optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MineSched logo

MineSched

Mining

Production scheduling software for mining operations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Minemax Planner minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com and no product named Planner is listed on the Datamine planning solutions page; MineSched 3ds.com's MineSched page describes the product's scheduling features in detail but publishes no pricing, no named edition or tier, and no figure of any kind
  • They diverge on capability: Minemax Planner covers Schedule optimization, MineSched covers Production scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minemax Planner and MineSched actually diverge.

Attributes where Minemax Planner and MineSched differ
AttributeMinemax PlannerMineSched
Founded19971981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Minemax Planner

  • Schedule optimization
  • NPV maximization
  • Cutoff grade optimization
  • Pushback scheduling
  • Multi-scenario analysis
  • Deswik
  • Excel

Only in MineSched

  • Production scheduling
  • Activity sequencing
  • Resource planning
  • Constraint handling
  • Scenario analysis
  • PCBC
  • SAP

Both cover

  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • Whittle
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Minemax Planner

  • Mine production scheduling and plan trackingnot MineSched
  • Comparing life of mine scenarios against a base plannot MineSched

MineSched

  • Production planningnot Minemax Planner
  • Resource schedulingnot Minemax Planner
  • Equipment allocationnot Minemax Planner
  • Capacity planningnot Minemax Planner
  • Performance trackingnot Minemax Planner

Where each one falls short

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

Minemax Planner

  • minemax.com/products returns a 301 redirect to dataminesoftware.com and no product named Planner is listed on the Datamine planning solutions page
  • No pricing is published; licences require contacting the Datamine sales team
  • Planning capability is sold in role based bundles rather than as a single named planner licence

MineSched

  • 3ds.com's MineSched page describes the product's scheduling features in detail but publishes no pricing, no named edition or tier, and no figure of any kind

Pricing, plan by plan

Minemax Planner

On request
  • Minemax Planner$20000/year
    • Schedule optimization
    • NPV maximization
    • Cutoff grade analysis
  • Minemax Enterprise$40000/year
    • Multi-mine planning
    • Advanced optimization
    • Integration APIs

MineSched

On request
  • MineSched Standard$12000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Gantt charts
    • Resource allocation
  • MineSched Advanced$20000/year
    • Multi-scenario planning
    • Optimization tools
    • Advanced constraints

Which should you pick?

Choose Minemax Planner if

  • You need schedule optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want npv maximization.
Minemax Planner review

Choose MineSched if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want activity sequencing.
MineSched review

Questions people ask

Is Minemax Planner or MineSched better?
Neither clearly leads. Minemax Planner starts at On request and MineSched at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minemax Planner or MineSched?
Minemax Planner starts at On request and MineSched at On request.
Does Minemax Planner or MineSched run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Minemax Planner best used for?
Minemax Planner is most often used for mine production scheduling and plan tracking, comparing life of mine scenarios against a base plan. Of those, mine production scheduling and plan tracking and comparing life of mine scenarios against a base plan are not what MineSched is typically brought in for.
What can Minemax Planner do that MineSched cannot?
Minemax Planner covers Schedule optimization, NPV maximization, Cutoff grade optimization, Pushback scheduling. MineSched covers Production scheduling, Activity sequencing, Resource planning, Constraint handling. Both handle Vulcan, Surpac, Whittle, Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Minemax Planner: What discount do planning bundles offer compared to standalone Minemax licenses?

Minemax planning bundles save up to 33% versus purchasing standalone licenses.

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MineSched: Does GEOVIA MineSched publish pricing online?

No pricing information is available on the product page. Interested customers must contact Dassault Systèmes directly through their contact form or sales team to request pricing details.

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Minemax Planner: What are the three Minemax planning subscription tiers?

Strategic Mine Planner, Operations Planner, and Surveyor/Technician bundles.

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Minemax Planner: How do I find pricing for Minemax Planner?

Specific pricing is not published on Minemax's website. You must contact the sales team directly via their contact form or book a consultation to discuss tailored solutions.

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