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Promine vs Trimble Mining

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Promine

Software

Complete mining software suite built on AutoCAD

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Trimble Mining logo

Trimble Mining

Software

Complete mining operation management solution

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; 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: Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Trimble Mining covers Fleet management.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Promine and Trimble Mining differ
AttributePromineTrimble Mining
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Ios, Android, Windows
Founded19931978

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 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.

Promine

  • Mine designnot Trimble Mining
  • Geological modelingnot Trimble Mining
  • Underground planningnot Trimble Mining
  • Ventilation analysisnot Trimble Mining

Trimble Mining

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

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

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

Trimble Mining

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Promine if

  • You need autocad integration.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want drill hole management.
Promine 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 Promine or Trimble Mining better?
Neither clearly leads. Promine 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, Promine or Trimble Mining?
Promine starts at On request and Trimble Mining at On request.
Does Promine or Trimble Mining run on more platforms?
Promine runs on Windows. Trimble Mining runs on Web, Ios, Android, 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 Trimble Mining is typically brought in for.
What can Promine do that Trimble Mining cannot?
Promine covers AutoCAD integration, Drill hole management, Block modeling, Underground planning. Trimble Mining covers Fleet management, GNSS positioning, Real-time tracking, Operations analytics. 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.

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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