Software · head to head
RPMGlobal XPAC vs Envirosuite
RPMGlobal XPAC
Software
Production scheduling and planning optimization
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Envirosuite
Software
Environmental monitoring and management platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all; Envirosuite envirosuite publishes no price; the site shows no rate, no per site fee and no minimum, and routes buyers to sales or a demo
- They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Envirosuite covers Real-time monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal XPAC and Envirosuite actually diverge.
| Attribute | RPMGlobal XPAC | Envirosuite |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1995 | 2014 |
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 RPMGlobal XPAC
- Production scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Constraint optimization
- Multi-scenario planning
- Real-time updates
- Vulcan
- MineSched
- Whittle
Only in Envirosuite
- Real-time monitoring
- Air quality tracking
- Dust monitoring
- Noise management
- Predictive modeling
- SCADA systems
- Weather stations
- IoT sensors
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
RPMGlobal XPAC
- Midterm and strategic mine production schedulingnot Envirosuite
- Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Envirosuite
- Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot Envirosuite
Envirosuite
- Real time monitoring of air quality, dust, odour, noise and vibration around industrial sitesnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Predicting and mitigating environmental impacts on nearby communitiesnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Evidencing environmental compliance to regulators and handling community complaintsnot RPMGlobal XPAC
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
RPMGlobal XPAC
- RPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all
- XPAC is one of roughly 40 separate RPMGlobal products, so scheduling, simulation and asset management are separate purchases
- Obtaining any pricing requires contacting the vendor through a contact or support form
Envirosuite
- Envirosuite publishes no price; the site shows no rate, no per site fee and no minimum, and routes buyers to sales or a demo
- The offering combines software with physical monitoring hardware, so a deployment requires buying or installing sensor equipment for air, dust, odour, noise, vibration or water
- Coverage is per monitored parameter, so adding noise or water monitoring to an air quality deployment is a further purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
RPMGlobal XPAC
On request- XPAC Standard$21000/year
- Production scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Constraint management
Envirosuite
On request- EVS Core$25000/year
- Real-time monitoring
- Data visualization
- Alert management
- EVS Enterprise$60000/year
- Predictive analytics
- Dispersion modeling
- Compliance automation
Which should you pick?
Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want resource allocation.
Choose Envirosuite if
- You need real-time monitoring.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want air quality tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is RPMGlobal XPAC or Envirosuite better?
- Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and Envirosuite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RPMGlobal XPAC or Envirosuite?
- RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and Envirosuite at On request.
- Does RPMGlobal XPAC or Envirosuite run on more platforms?
- RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. Envirosuite runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is RPMGlobal XPAC best used for?
- RPMGlobal XPAC is most often used for midterm and strategic mine production scheduling, building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data, comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operations. Of those, midterm and strategic mine production scheduling and building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design data are not what Envirosuite is typically brought in for.
- What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that Envirosuite cannot?
- RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Envirosuite covers Real-time monitoring, Air quality tracking, Dust monitoring, Noise management. Both handle Web support.