Mining & Resources · head to head
Promine vs Infomine Mining Intelligence
Promine
Mining & Resources
Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Infomine Mining Intelligence
Mining & Resources
Mining data intelligence and market research platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Promine and Infomine Mining Intelligence actually diverge.
| Attribute | Promine | Infomine Mining Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows | Web, Windows |
| Founded | 1993 | 1860 |
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 Promine
- AutoCAD integration
- Drill hole management
- Block modeling
- Underground planning
- Ventilation design
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
- Surpac
Only in Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Mining property database
- Company intelligence
- Commodity analysis
- Project tracking
- Market research
- Bloomberg
- Reuters
- Power BI
Both cover
- Excel
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Promine
- Mine designnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Geological modelingnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Underground planningnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Ventilation analysisnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Market researchnot Promine
- Due diligencenot Promine
- Investment analysisnot Promine
- Competitive intelligencenot Promine
- Project evaluationnot 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
Infomine Mining Intelligence
Nothing recorded yet. See the Infomine Mining Intelligence review.
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
Infomine Mining Intelligence
On request- Basic Intelligence$20000/year
- Property database
- Company profiles
- Basic analytics
- Premium Intelligence$50000/year
- Full database access
- Advanced analytics
- Market forecasts
Which should you pick?
Choose Promine if
- You need autocad integration.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want drill hole management.
Choose Infomine Mining Intelligence if
- You need mining property database.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want company intelligence.
Questions people ask
- Is Promine or Infomine Mining Intelligence better?
- Neither clearly leads. Promine starts at On request and Infomine Mining Intelligence at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Promine or Infomine Mining Intelligence?
- Promine starts at On request and Infomine Mining Intelligence at On request.
- Does Promine or Infomine Mining Intelligence run on more platforms?
- Promine runs on Windows. Infomine Mining Intelligence runs on Web, Windows.
- 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 Infomine Mining Intelligence is typically brought in for.
- What can Promine do that Infomine Mining Intelligence cannot?
- Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database, Company intelligence, Commodity analysis, Project tracking. Both handle 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.
SourcePromine: 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.
Source