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MineSched vs UDEC

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MineSched

Mining

Production scheduling software for mining operations

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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UDEC

Mining

Universal distinct element code for mining analysis

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; UDEC the UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • They diverge on capability: MineSched covers Production scheduling, UDEC covers Distinct element modeling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MineSched and UDEC actually diverge.

Attributes where MineSched and UDEC differ
AttributeMineSchedUDEC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining), founded (1981).

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 MineSched

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

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.

MineSched

  • Production planningnot UDEC
  • Resource schedulingnot UDEC
  • Equipment allocationnot UDEC
  • Capacity planningnot UDEC
  • Performance trackingnot UDEC

UDEC

  • Geotechnical engineering simulationsnot MineSched
  • Discrete element modeling and analysisnot MineSched
  • Mining and tunneling software analysisnot MineSched

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

MineSched

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

UDEC

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

Which should you pick?

Choose MineSched if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want activity sequencing.
MineSched 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 MineSched or UDEC better?
Neither clearly leads. MineSched starts at On request and UDEC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MineSched or UDEC?
MineSched starts at On request and UDEC at On request.
Does MineSched or UDEC run on more platforms?
MineSched runs on Windows. UDEC runs on Windows, Linux.
What is MineSched best used for?
MineSched is most often used for production planning, resource scheduling, equipment allocation, capacity planning. Of those, production planning and resource scheduling are not what UDEC is typically brought in for.
What can MineSched do that UDEC cannot?
MineSched covers Production scheduling, Activity sequencing, Resource planning, Constraint handling. UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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