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Minviro vs Whittle

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Minviro

Mining

Environmental impact management for mining

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Whittle logo

Whittle

Mining

Strategic open pit mine optimization software

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; Whittle the Internet Archive's capture of Dassault Systemes' GEOVIA Whittle page on 20 January 2021 named it as one of seven distinct GEOVIA mining products (alongside Surpac, GEMS, Minex, MineSched, PCBC, InSite), sold via a 'How to buy' contact process with no price figure published.
  • They diverge on capability: Minviro covers Environmental assessment, Whittle covers Pit optimization.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Minviro and Whittle actually diverge.

Attributes where Minviro and Whittle differ
AttributeMinviroWhittle
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 Whittle

  • Pit optimization
  • NPV maximization
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • Pushback design
  • Economic modeling
  • Surpac
  • MineSched
  • PCBC

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 Whittle
  • Producing ISO compliant LCA reports for regulatory market accessnot Whittle
  • Comparing decarbonisation scenarios and benchmarking products against peersnot Whittle

Whittle

  • Pit optimizationnot Minviro
  • Strategic planningnot Minviro
  • Feasibility studiesnot Minviro
  • Economic analysisnot Minviro
  • Scenario comparisonnot 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

Whittle

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Dassault Systemes' GEOVIA Whittle page on 20 January 2021 named it as one of seven distinct GEOVIA mining products (alongside Surpac, GEMS, Minex, MineSched, PCBC, InSite), sold via a 'How to buy' contact process with no price figure published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Minviro

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

Whittle

On request
  • Whittle Standard$15000/year
    • Pit optimization
    • Economic analysis
    • Multiple scenarios
  • Whittle Enterprise$25000/year
    • Advanced optimization
    • Scheduling integration
    • NPV maximization

Which should you pick?

Choose Minviro if

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

Choose Whittle if

  • You need pit optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want npv maximization.
Whittle review

Questions people ask

Is Minviro or Whittle better?
Neither clearly leads. Minviro starts at On request and Whittle at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Minviro or Whittle?
Minviro starts at On request and Whittle at On request.
Does Minviro or Whittle run on more platforms?
Minviro runs on Web, Windows. Whittle 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 Whittle is typically brought in for.
What can Minviro do that Whittle cannot?
Minviro covers Environmental assessment, Impact modeling, Risk evaluation, Compliance tracking. Whittle covers Pit optimization, NPV maximization, Cutoff grade analysis, Pushback design. 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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Whittle: Where can I find pricing for GEOVIA Whittle?

Whittle is an advanced strategic mine planning product. Pricing information is not available on the public product page and requires contacting Dassault Systèmes directly through their contact form.

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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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Minviro: What services does Minviro offer?

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

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