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PCBC vs Seequent Central

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PCBC

Mining

Pit optimisation and scheduling software

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Seequent Central

Mining

Collaborative platform for subsurface data management

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: PCBC dassault Systemes GEOVIA PCBC has no published commercial pricing and is sold via direct contact, with a separate Academic License Program as the only named alternative tier; Seequent Central cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • They diverge on capability: PCBC covers Pit optimization, Seequent Central covers Version control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PCBC and Seequent Central actually diverge.

Attributes where PCBC and Seequent Central differ
AttributePCBCSeequent Central
PlatformsWindowsCloud, Windows
Founded19812004

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 PCBC

  • Pit optimization
  • Pushback scheduling
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • NPV maximization
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Surpac
  • Whittle
  • MineSched

Only in Seequent Central

  • Version control
  • Model publishing
  • Data management
  • Audit trails
  • Secure sharing
  • Leapfrog Geo
  • Leapfrog Works
  • Oasis montaj

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

PCBC

  • Pit optimizationnot Seequent Central
  • Pushback designnot Seequent Central
  • Cutoff optimizationnot Seequent Central
  • Economic analysisnot Seequent Central

Seequent Central

  • Centralised version control and audit trails for geological modelsnot PCBC
  • Shared 3D visualisation of Leapfrog and Oasis montaj models across distributed teamsnot PCBC
  • Project branching for scenario modellingnot PCBC
  • Mining exploration and geothermal project coordinationnot PCBC
  • Civil engineering and environmental projects needing a single model of recordnot PCBC

Where each one falls short

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

PCBC

  • Dassault Systemes GEOVIA PCBC has no published commercial pricing and is sold via direct contact, with a separate Academic License Program as the only named alternative tier

Seequent Central

  • Cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • Hosting instances start at a minimum 500GB of storage, with more sold as an add-on
  • Billing splits into three separate lines: cloud hosting per organisation, user subscriptions per person and Leapfrog Connector licences per modeller
  • Publishing models from Leapfrog into Central requires a separate Leapfrog Connector licence
  • Value depends on already owning other Seequent tools such as Leapfrog, GeoStudio, PLAXIS or Oasis montaj

Pricing, plan by plan

PCBC

On request
  • PCBC Standard$12000/year
    • Pit optimization
    • Pushback design
    • Economic analysis

Seequent Central

On request
  • Central Team$5000/year
    • Version control
    • 5 users included
    • 100GB storage
  • Central Professional$12000/year
    • All Team features
    • 25 users included
    • 500GB storage
  • Central EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited storage
    • SSO integration

Which should you pick?

Choose PCBC if

  • You need pit optimization.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want pushback scheduling.
PCBC review

Choose Seequent Central if

  • You need version control.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows.
  • You also want model publishing.
Seequent Central review

Questions people ask

Is PCBC or Seequent Central better?
Neither clearly leads. PCBC starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PCBC or Seequent Central?
PCBC starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request.
Does PCBC or Seequent Central run on more platforms?
PCBC runs on Windows. Seequent Central runs on Cloud, Windows.
What is PCBC best used for?
PCBC is most often used for pit optimization, pushback design, cutoff optimization, economic analysis. Of those, pit optimization and pushback design are not what Seequent Central is typically brought in for.
What can PCBC do that Seequent Central cannot?
PCBC covers Pit optimization, Pushback scheduling, Cutoff grade analysis, NPV maximization. Seequent Central covers Version control, Model publishing, Data management, Audit trails. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PCBC: Where can I find GEOVIA PCBC pricing?

GEOVIA does not publish pricing on the product page. Interested buyers should contact GEOVIA directly via their contact link or visit the full GEOVIA website to request pricing information.

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Seequent Central: How much does Seequent Central cost?

Pricing is not published on the Seequent website. For information about Central pricing and purchase, customers must contact Seequent's sales team directly.

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PCBC: How can I learn more about PCBC before purchasing?

GEOVIA provides a user community resource where real-world users share experiences. You can also contact their sales team directly for product information and trial inquiries.

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Seequent Central: What is the subscription model for Seequent Central?

Seequent Central uses a tiered subscription approach requiring one cloud hosting instance per organization (minimum 500GB storage on Microsoft Azure), one user subscription per person accessing Central, and one Leapfrog Connector per user modeling in Leapfrog.

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Seequent Central: Are there add-on options for Seequent Central?

Yes, an Advanced Bundle add-on is available for active Central subscribers, which includes web portal, data collection, and data entry tools.

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