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Promine vs Imago

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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Imago

Software

Geological database and exploration management

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; Imago now a Seequent product rather than an independent one, so it sits inside that ecosystem and its own domain no longer resolves
  • They diverge on capability: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Imago covers Geological database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Promine and Imago actually diverge.

Attributes where Promine and Imago differ
AttributePromineImago
Founded19931998

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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
  • Block modeling
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Surpac
  • Database systems

Only in Imago

  • Geological database
  • Sample tracking
  • Data validation
  • Reporting tools
  • Vulcan
  • GIS systems

Both cover

  • Drill hole management
  • Leapfrog
  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Promine

  • Mine designnot Imago
  • Geological modelingnot Imago
  • Underground planningnot Imago
  • Ventilation analysisnot Imago

Imago

  • Digitising and managing drill core photographynot Promine
  • Linking core imagery to geological logging datanot Promine
  • Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog modelsnot Promine
  • Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration teamnot Promine
  • Capturing core images in the field with the mobile appnot 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

Imago

  • Now a Seequent product rather than an independent one, so it sits inside that ecosystem and its own domain no longer resolves
  • Capturing images at quality expects the Capture X software driving a camera rig, so it is not purely a software purchase

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

Imago

On request
  • Imago Professional$6500/year
    • Database management
    • Drill hole tracking
    • Sample management

Which should you pick?

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Promine review

Choose Imago if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want sample tracking.
Imago review

Questions people ask

Is Promine or Imago better?
Neither clearly leads. Promine starts at On request and Imago at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Promine or Imago?
Promine starts at On request and Imago at On request.
Does Promine or Imago run on more platforms?
Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Imago is typically brought in for.
What can Promine do that Imago cannot?
Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Block modeling, Underground planning, Ventilation design. Imago covers Geological database, Sample tracking, Data validation, Reporting tools. Both handle Drill hole management, Leapfrog, Excel, 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.

Source
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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