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Minviro vs Surpac

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Minviro

Mining

Environmental impact management for mining

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Surpac logo

Surpac

Mining

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Minviro no price, plan or licensing term is published anywhere on the site, and there is no pricing link in the navigation; the only routes are a demo booking form and a contact form; Surpac 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Minviro covers Environmental assessment, Surpac covers Geological database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minviro and Surpac actually diverge.

Attributes where Minviro and Surpac differ
AttributeMinviroSurpac
PlatformsWeb, WindowsWindows
Founded20151981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), 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 Minviro

  • Environmental assessment
  • Impact modeling
  • Risk evaluation
  • Compliance tracking
  • Regulatory reporting
  • GIS systems
  • EQuIS
  • ArcGIS

Only in Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Minviro

  • Life cycle assessment of mining and battery raw material supply chainsnot Surpac
  • Producing ISO compliant LCA reports for regulatory market accessnot Surpac
  • Comparing decarbonisation scenarios and benchmarking products against peersnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot Minviro
  • Mine planningnot Minviro
  • Resource estimationnot Minviro
  • Grade controlnot Minviro
  • Production trackingnot Minviro

Where each one falls short

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

Minviro

  • No price, plan or licensing term is published anywhere on the site, and there is no pricing link in the navigation; the only routes are a demo booking form and a contact form
  • The XYCLE software is sold alongside consultancy and custom data provision rather than as a self service product
  • No system requirements or usage limits are stated

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

Pricing, plan by plan

Minviro

On request
  • Minviro Standard$18000/year
    • Environmental assessment
    • Impact modeling
    • Compliance tracking

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Minviro if

  • You need environmental assessment.
  • You work on Web, Windows.
  • You also want impact modeling.
Minviro review

Choose Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is Minviro or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. Minviro starts at On request and Surpac at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minviro or Surpac?
Minviro starts at On request and Surpac at On request.
Does Minviro or Surpac run on more platforms?
Minviro runs on Web, Windows. Surpac runs on Windows.
What is Minviro best used for?
Minviro is most often used for life cycle assessment of mining and battery raw material supply chains, producing iso compliant lca reports for regulatory market access, comparing decarbonisation scenarios and benchmarking products against peers. Of those, life cycle assessment of mining and battery raw material supply chains and producing iso compliant lca reports for regulatory market access are not what Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can Minviro do that Surpac cannot?
Minviro covers Environmental assessment, Impact modeling, Risk evaluation, Compliance tracking. Surpac covers Geological database, Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Minviro: Does Minviro publish pricing online?

No. Minviro's homepage does not display pricing tiers, costs, or billing details. Customers must contact Minviro directly to receive pricing information.

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Surpac: What is the pricing for GEOVIA Surpac?

GEOVIA Surpac does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing must be obtained by contacting Dassault Systèmes directly through their sales process.

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Minviro: How can I get pricing information from Minviro?

Interested customers can use Minviro's contact page or schedule a demo to discuss pricing with their sales team.

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Surpac: Is a trial version available without contacting sales?

The product page does not mention a self-service trial. To access a trial or demo, you need to contact the sales team through the website's contact form.

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Minviro: What services does Minviro offer?

Minviro offers three main service areas: XYCLE software, consultancy, and data services.

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Surpac: Are there different editions or licensing options for Surpac?

The product page does not specify different editions or licensing options. Details about licensing variations are available only through direct contact with Dassault Systèmes.

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Surpac: How do I get started with GEOVIA Surpac?

To get started, you can join the GEOVIA user community or contact Dassault Systèmes directly using the contact link on the product page.

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