Software · head to head
PLAXIS vs Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
PLAXIS
Software
Finite element software for geotechnical analysis
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
Software
Comprehensive mining and geoscience platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: PLAXIS bentley states the cost of PLAXIS 2D, 2D Advanced, 2D Ultimate and the 2D WorkSuite varies per region, and publishes no rate on the product page; Dassault Systemes GEOVIA 3ds.com's GEOVIA portfolio page names its product categories but every pricing action is a 'Contact us' link; no edition names, tiers or figures are published anywhere on the page
- They diverge on capability: PLAXIS covers 2D & 3D finite element analysis, Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which PLAXIS and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA actually diverge.
| Attribute | PLAXIS | Dassault Systemes GEOVIA |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Web |
| Founded | 1984 | 1981 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 PLAXIS
- 2D & 3D finite element analysis
- Advanced soil modeling
- Slope stability assessment
- Excavation design
- Support design
- AutoCAD
- GeoStudio
- ArcGIS
Only in Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
- Integrated mining platform
- Geological modeling
- Mine planning
- Production scheduling
- Operations management
- 3DEXPERIENCE platform
- SAP
- Oracle
Both cover
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
PLAXIS
- Finite element analysis of soil and rock deformation and stabilitynot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
- Designing excavations, tunnels, embankments and foundationsnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
- Modelling groundwater flow, consolidation and seismic response in geotechnical worksnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
- Complete mine lifecycle managementnot PLAXIS
- Strategic planningnot PLAXIS
- Operational optimizationnot PLAXIS
- Digital transformationnot PLAXIS
- Integrated reportingnot PLAXIS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
PLAXIS
- Bentley states the cost of PLAXIS 2D, 2D Advanced, 2D Ultimate and the 2D WorkSuite varies per region, and publishes no rate on the product page
- Consolidation, creep, groundwater flow and heat flow require the Advanced edition rather than the base PLAXIS 2D
- Dynamic, vibration and transient analysis require the Ultimate edition
- A perpetual licence only carries support and licence exchange rights while a paid annual SELECT subscription is maintained
- The Virtuoso subscription route is a 12 month lease, not an ongoing entitlement
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
- 3ds.com's GEOVIA portfolio page names its product categories but every pricing action is a 'Contact us' link; no edition names, tiers or figures are published anywhere on the page
Pricing, plan by plan
PLAXIS
On request- PLAXIS 2D$16000/year
- 2D finite element analysis
- Slope stability
- Mine design
- PLAXIS 3D$28000/year
- 3D finite element analysis
- Complex geometry modeling
- Advanced soil modeling
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
On request- GEOVIA Suite$35000/year
- All GEOVIA products
- Integrated platform
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose PLAXIS if
- You need 2d & 3d finite element analysis.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want advanced soil modeling.
Choose Dassault Systemes GEOVIA if
- You need integrated mining platform.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want geological modeling.
Questions people ask
- Is PLAXIS or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA better?
- Neither clearly leads. PLAXIS starts at On request and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, PLAXIS or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA?
- PLAXIS starts at On request and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA at On request.
- Does PLAXIS or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA run on more platforms?
- PLAXIS runs on Windows, Linux. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA runs on Windows, Web.
- What is PLAXIS best used for?
- PLAXIS is most often used for finite element analysis of soil and rock deformation and stability, designing excavations, tunnels, embankments and foundations, modelling groundwater flow, consolidation and seismic response in geotechnical works. Of those, finite element analysis of soil and rock deformation and stability and designing excavations, tunnels, embankments and foundations are not what Dassault Systemes GEOVIA is typically brought in for.
- What can PLAXIS do that Dassault Systemes GEOVIA cannot?
- PLAXIS covers 2D & 3D finite element analysis, Advanced soil modeling, Slope stability assessment, Excavation design. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, Geological modeling, Mine planning, Production scheduling. Both handle Windows support.