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Promine vs Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA logo

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

Software

Comprehensive mining and geoscience platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Promine requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership; 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: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Promine and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA actually diverge.

Attributes where Promine and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA differ
AttributePromineDassault Systemes GEOVIA
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Web
Founded19931981

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 Promine

  • AutoCAD integration
  • Drill hole management
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Surpac

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.

Promine

  • Mine designnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Geological modelingnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Underground planningnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA
  • Ventilation analysisnot Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

  • Complete mine lifecycle managementnot Promine
  • Strategic planningnot Promine
  • Operational optimizationnot Promine
  • Digital transformationnot Promine
  • Integrated reportingnot Promine

Where each one falls short

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

Promine

  • Requires AutoCAD or BricsCAD license for use, adding to total cost of ownership
  • Limited standalone capability compared to all-in-one mining software

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

Promine

On request
  • Promine Standard$3500/year
    • Drill hole management
    • Block modeling
    • Geological modeling
  • Promine Professional$6000/year
    • All Standard features
    • Underground planning
    • Ventilation analysis
  • Enterprise$15000/year
    • All modules included
    • Unlimited users
    • Priority support

Dassault Systemes GEOVIA

On request
  • GEOVIA Suite$35000/year
    • All GEOVIA products
    • Integrated platform
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine review

Choose Dassault Systemes GEOVIA if

  • You need integrated mining platform.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want geological modeling.
Dassault Systemes GEOVIA review

Questions people ask

Is Promine or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA better?
Neither clearly leads. Promine 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, Promine or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA?
Promine starts at On request and Dassault Systemes GEOVIA at On request.
Does Promine or Dassault Systemes GEOVIA run on more platforms?
Promine runs on Windows. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA runs on Windows, Web.
What is Promine best used for?
Promine is most often used for mine design, geological modeling, underground planning, ventilation analysis. Of those, mine design and geological modeling are not what Dassault Systemes GEOVIA is typically brought in for.
What can Promine do that Dassault Systemes GEOVIA cannot?
Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Dassault Systemes GEOVIA covers Integrated mining platform, Geological modeling, Mine planning, Production scheduling. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Promine: What CAD platforms does Promine support?

Promine is available as a plugin for AutoCAD and BricsCAD. It is supported on AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil3D, and BricsCAD versions 2014 through the newest released versions.

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Promine: What file formats can Promine import?

Promine is compatible with files in .dxf, .dm, .txt and .csv formats, allowing integration with drawings from other mining software.

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