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PCBC vs Whittle

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PCBC

Mining

Pit optimisation and scheduling software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Whittle

Mining

Strategic open pit mine optimization software

From
On request
Rated
-
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; 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: PCBC covers Pushback scheduling, Whittle covers Pushback design.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PCBC and Whittle actually diverge.

Attributes where PCBC and Whittle differ
AttributePCBCWhittle

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 PCBC

  • Pushback scheduling
  • Sensitivity analysis
  • Whittle

Only in Whittle

  • Pushback design
  • Economic modeling
  • PCBC
  • Datamine

Both cover

  • Pit optimization
  • Cutoff grade analysis
  • NPV maximization
  • Surpac
  • MineSched
  • Vulcan
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

PCBC

  • Pit optimization
  • Pushback designnot Whittle
  • Cutoff optimizationnot Whittle
  • Economic analysis

Whittle

  • Pit optimization
  • Strategic planningnot PCBC
  • Feasibility studiesnot PCBC
  • Economic analysis
  • Scenario comparisonnot PCBC

Both are used for pit optimization, economic analysis, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

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

PCBC

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

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 PCBC if

  • You need pushback scheduling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want sensitivity analysis.
PCBC review

Choose Whittle if

  • You need pushback design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want economic modeling.
Whittle review

Questions people ask

Is PCBC or Whittle better?
Neither clearly leads. PCBC 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, PCBC or Whittle?
PCBC starts at On request and Whittle at On request.
Does PCBC or Whittle run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is PCBC best used for?
PCBC is most often used for pit optimization, pushback design, cutoff optimization, economic analysis. Of those, pushback design and cutoff optimization are not what Whittle is typically brought in for.
What can PCBC do that Whittle cannot?
PCBC covers Pushback scheduling, Sensitivity analysis, Whittle. Whittle covers Pushback design, Economic modeling, PCBC, Datamine. Both handle Pit optimization, Cutoff grade analysis, NPV maximization, Surpac.

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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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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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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