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Promine vs Surpac

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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Surpac logo

Surpac

Software

Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods

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; Surpac 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published
  • They diverge on capability: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Surpac covers Geological database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Promine and Surpac actually diverge.

Attributes where Promine and Surpac differ
AttributePromineSurpac
Founded19931981

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
  • Drill hole management
  • Underground planning
  • Ventilation design
  • AutoCAD
  • Leapfrog
  • Surpac
  • Excel

Only in Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • MineSched
  • PCBC
  • Whittle
  • GEMS

Both cover

  • Block modeling
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Promine

  • Mine designnot Surpac
  • Geological modeling
  • Underground planningnot Surpac
  • Ventilation analysisnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine planningnot Promine
  • Resource estimationnot Promine
  • Grade controlnot Promine
  • Production trackingnot Promine

Both are used for geological modeling, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Surpac

  • 3ds.com's Surpac page describes nine product modules in detail but every pricing action is a 'Speak with an expert' or 'Contact us' CTA, with no edition names or figures published

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

Surpac

On request
  • Surpac Core$6000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Geological database
    • Surface modeling
  • Surpac Advanced$12000/year
    • Block modeling
    • Resource estimation
    • Mine design
  • Surpac Complete$20000/year
    • All modules
    • Underground planning
    • Scheduling integration

Which should you pick?

Choose Promine if

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

Choose Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is Promine or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. Promine starts at On request and Surpac at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Promine or Surpac?
Promine starts at On request and Surpac at On request.
Does Promine or Surpac 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 underground planning are not what Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can Promine do that Surpac cannot?
Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Underground planning, Ventilation design. Surpac covers Geological database, Mine design, Resource estimation, Workflow automation. Both handle Block modeling, 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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