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MineRP vs FLAC3D

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MineRP

Software

Resource planning and mine optimization

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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FLAC3D

Software

3D finite difference software for geotechnical engineering

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: MineRP minerp.com 301 redirects to epiroc.com's mine planning product line, confirming MineRP was absorbed into Epiroc; the product is no longer sold as an independently branded platform and buyers must now evaluate it inside Epiroc's mining portfolio.; FLAC3D the FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • They diverge on capability: MineRP covers Resource planning, FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MineRP and FLAC3D actually diverge.

Attributes where MineRP and FLAC3D differ
AttributeMineRPFLAC3D
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows, Linux
Founded20031981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 MineRP

  • Resource planning
  • Production scheduling
  • Equipment management
  • Constraint optimization
  • Performance tracking
  • Vulcan
  • Surpac
  • ERP systems

Only in FLAC3D

  • 3D finite difference modeling
  • Stress-strain analysis
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Coupled flow analysis
  • Mining-specific features
  • GeoStudio
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

MineRP

  • Resource planningnot FLAC3D
  • Production schedulingnot FLAC3D
  • Equipment optimizationnot FLAC3D
  • Capacity planningnot FLAC3D
  • Operations managementnot FLAC3D

FLAC3D

  • Three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviournot MineRP
  • Analysing underground excavation and mine stability including cavingnot MineRP
  • Coupled thermal, dynamic and creep analysis of geotechnical structuresnot MineRP

Where each one falls short

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

MineRP

  • minerp.com 301 redirects to epiroc.com's mine planning product line, confirming MineRP was absorbed into Epiroc; the product is no longer sold as an independently branded platform and buyers must now evaluate it inside Epiroc's mining portfolio.

FLAC3D

  • The FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • Advanced capabilities including Dynamics, Thermal, Creep and IMASS are optional modules sold separately from the base licence
  • Licence portability depends on a physical USB key or a web licence managed centrally, rather than a simple sign in
  • One licence permits only two simultaneous instances on the same computer

Pricing, plan by plan

MineRP

On request
  • MineRP Professional$19000/year
    • Resource planning
    • Production scheduling
    • Constraint management

FLAC3D

On request
  • FLAC3D Professional$22000/year
    • 3D finite difference analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Mine design

Which should you pick?

Choose MineRP if

  • You need resource planning.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want production scheduling.
MineRP review

Choose FLAC3D if

  • You need 3d finite difference modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want stress-strain analysis.
FLAC3D review

Questions people ask

Is MineRP or FLAC3D better?
Neither clearly leads. MineRP starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MineRP or FLAC3D?
MineRP starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request.
Does MineRP or FLAC3D run on more platforms?
MineRP runs on Windows, Web. FLAC3D runs on Windows, Linux.
What is MineRP best used for?
MineRP is most often used for resource planning, production scheduling, equipment optimization, capacity planning. Of those, resource planning and production scheduling are not what FLAC3D is typically brought in for.
What can MineRP do that FLAC3D cannot?
MineRP covers Resource planning, Production scheduling, Equipment management, Constraint optimization. FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Stress-strain analysis, Dynamic analysis, Coupled flow analysis. Both handle Windows support.
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