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PLAXIS vs Trimble Mining

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PLAXIS

Mining & Resources

Finite element software for geotechnical analysis

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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Trimble Mining

Mining & Resources

Complete mining operation management solution

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Trimble Mining trimble's mining technology page (trimble.com/construction/mining) publishes no pricing for any of its named mining products; every product and solution link on the page routes through a Contact Us action rather than a figure.
  • They diverge on capability: PLAXIS covers 2D & 3D finite element analysis, Trimble Mining covers Fleet management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PLAXIS and Trimble Mining actually diverge.

Attributes where PLAXIS and Trimble Mining differ
AttributePLAXISTrimble Mining
PlatformsWindows, LinuxWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
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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 PLAXIS

  • 2D & 3D finite element analysis
  • Advanced soil modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Excavation design
  • Support design
  • AutoCAD
  • GeoStudio
  • ArcGIS

Only in Trimble Mining

  • Fleet management
  • GNSS positioning
  • Real-time tracking
  • Operations analytics
  • Equipment optimization
  • CAT MineStar
  • Komatsu KOMTRAX
  • GPS systems

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 Trimble Mining
  • Designing excavations, tunnels, embankments and foundationsnot Trimble Mining
  • Modelling groundwater flow, consolidation and seismic response in geotechnical worksnot Trimble Mining

Trimble Mining

  • Fleet managementnot PLAXIS
  • Equipment trackingnot PLAXIS
  • Production monitoringnot PLAXIS
  • Safety managementnot PLAXIS
  • Operations optimizationnot 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

Trimble Mining

  • Trimble's mining technology page (trimble.com/construction/mining) publishes no pricing for any of its named mining products; every product and solution link on the page routes through a Contact Us action rather than a figure.

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

Trimble Mining

On request
  • Trimble Mining Suite$50000/year
    • Fleet management
    • Positioning systems
    • Operations analytics

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.
PLAXIS review

Choose Trimble Mining if

  • You need fleet management.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
  • You also want gnss positioning.
Trimble Mining review

Questions people ask

Is PLAXIS or Trimble Mining better?
Neither clearly leads. PLAXIS starts at On request and Trimble Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PLAXIS or Trimble Mining?
PLAXIS starts at On request and Trimble Mining at On request.
Does PLAXIS or Trimble Mining run on more platforms?
PLAXIS runs on Windows, Linux. Trimble Mining runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows.
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 Trimble Mining is typically brought in for.
What can PLAXIS do that Trimble Mining cannot?
PLAXIS covers 2D & 3D finite element analysis, Advanced soil modeling, Slope stability assessment, Excavation design. Trimble Mining covers Fleet management, GNSS positioning, Real-time tracking, Operations analytics. Both handle Windows support.
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