Mining & Resources · head to head
OptiMine vs Deswik Suite
OptiMine
Mining & Resources
Underground mining optimization and analytics
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Deswik Suite
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine planning and design software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: OptiMine modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution; Deswik Suite deswik publishes no price, no licence term and no cost driver for the suite; the only routes given are a demo request or contacting the company
- They diverge on capability: OptiMine covers Real-time tracking, Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which OptiMine and Deswik Suite actually diverge.
| Attribute | OptiMine | Deswik Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Windows |
| Founded | 2018 | 2007 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).
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 OptiMine
- Real-time tracking
- Production analytics
- Ventilation on demand
- Collision avoidance
- Maintenance optimization
- Epiroc equipment
- Third-party LHDs
- SCADA systems
Only in Deswik Suite
- 3D mine design
- Resource scheduling
- Geological modeling
- Pit optimization
- Underground planning
- Surpac
- Vulcan
- Datamine
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
OptiMine
- Fleet trackingnot Deswik Suite
- Production monitoringnot Deswik Suite
- Safety optimizationnot Deswik Suite
- Maintenance planningnot Deswik Suite
Deswik Suite
- Mine design and scheduling for open pit and underground operationsnot OptiMine
- Reserve reporting and life of mine planningnot OptiMine
- Connecting mine plans to production execution and material trackingnot OptiMine
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
OptiMine
- Modular architecture requires selective implementation and configuration knowledge to build a complete solution
- No pricing information publicly available; requires direct vendor contact for quotes
- Enterprise-only deployment without clear path for smaller mining operations
Deswik Suite
- Deswik publishes no price, no licence term and no cost driver for the suite; the only routes given are a demo request or contacting the company
- The suite is sold as separate modules grouped under Design and Reserving, Planning, Operations and Mine to Market, so a full workflow requires buying several products
- Software downloads and support are gated behind a client portal available to existing customers
- The product formerly sold as Deswik.CAD is now named Deswik Spatial, so older documentation and job listings refer to a name the vendor no longer uses
Pricing, plan by plan
OptiMine
On request- OptiMine Analytics$35000/year
- Equipment tracking
- Production analytics
- Basic dashboards
- OptiMine Full$75000/year
- All Analytics features
- Ventilation on demand
- Collision avoidance
- OptiMine EnterpriseFree
- Multi-site deployment
- Custom integrations
- Dedicated support
Deswik Suite
On request- Deswik.CAD$5000/year
- 3D mine design
- Geological modeling
- Drill hole analysis
- Deswik.Sched$8000/year
- Mine scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Gantt charts
- Enterprise Suite$25000/year
- Complete platform access
- All modules included
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose OptiMine if
- You need real-time tracking.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want production analytics.
Choose Deswik Suite if
- You need 3d mine design.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want resource scheduling.
Questions people ask
- Is OptiMine or Deswik Suite better?
- Neither clearly leads. OptiMine starts at On request and Deswik Suite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, OptiMine or Deswik Suite?
- OptiMine starts at On request and Deswik Suite at On request.
- Does OptiMine or Deswik Suite run on more platforms?
- OptiMine runs on Web, Cloud. Deswik Suite runs on Windows.
- What is OptiMine best used for?
- OptiMine is most often used for fleet tracking, production monitoring, safety optimization, maintenance planning. Of those, fleet tracking and production monitoring are not what Deswik Suite is typically brought in for.
- What can OptiMine do that Deswik Suite cannot?
- OptiMine covers Real-time tracking, Production analytics, Ventilation on demand, Collision avoidance. Deswik Suite covers 3D mine design, Resource scheduling, Geological modeling, Pit optimization. Both handle Windows support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
OptiMine: What is OptiMine used for?
OptiMine is a modular information management suite for underground mining that integrates data from all equipment and people into a single source, providing real-time descriptive and predictive insights for production optimization and decision-making.
SourceOptiMine: Does OptiMine work with non-Sandvik equipment?
Yes. OptiMine is OEM-agnostic and can integrate with any equipment system and technology, including non-Sandvik mining equipment and IoT devices like Newtrax systems.
SourceOptiMine: What geographies is OptiMine deployed in?
OptiMine is deployed in more than 60 mines worldwide, making it a globally used solution for underground hard rock mining operations.
SourceOptiMine: Does OptiMine offer an API for integrations?
OptiMine is designed as an open and scalable modular suite that can connect with any system and technology, but specific API documentation is not publicly available. Contact Sandvik directly for technical integration details.
SourceOptiMine: What are the typical implementation costs?
OptiMine has no publicly listed pricing. Enterprise customers must contact Sandvik's Mining and Rock Solutions division directly for custom quotes based on their specific implementation scope.
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