Mining & Resources · head to head
RPMGlobal XPAC vs FLAC3D
RPMGlobal XPAC
Mining & Resources
Production scheduling and planning optimization
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
F
FLAC3D
Mining & Resources
3D finite difference software for geotechnical engineering
- 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; FLAC3D the FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
- They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal XPAC and FLAC3D actually diverge.
| Attribute | RPMGlobal XPAC | FLAC3D |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Windows, Linux |
| Founded | 1995 | 1981 |
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 RPMGlobal XPAC
- Production scheduling
- Resource allocation
- Constraint optimization
- Multi-scenario planning
- Real-time updates
- Vulcan
- MineSched
- Whittle
Only in FLAC3D
- 3D finite difference modeling
- Stress-strain analysis
- Dynamic analysis
- Coupled flow analysis
- Mining-specific features
- GeoStudio
- AutoCAD
- Leapfrog
Both cover
- Windows 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 FLAC3D
- Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot FLAC3D
- Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot FLAC3D
FLAC3D
- Three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviournot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Analysing underground excavation and mine stability including cavingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Coupled thermal, dynamic and creep analysis of geotechnical structuresnot 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
FLAC3D
- The FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
- Advanced capabilities including Dynamics, Thermal, Creep and IMASS are optional modules sold separately from the base licence
- Licence portability depends on a physical USB key or a web licence managed centrally, rather than a simple sign in
- One licence permits only two simultaneous instances on the same computer
Pricing, plan by plan
RPMGlobal XPAC
On request- XPAC Standard$21000/year
- Production scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Constraint management
FLAC3D
On request- FLAC3D Professional$22000/year
- 3D finite difference analysis
- Slope stability
- Mine design
Which should you pick?
Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want resource allocation.
Choose FLAC3D if
- You need 3d finite difference modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want stress-strain analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is RPMGlobal XPAC or FLAC3D better?
- Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RPMGlobal XPAC or FLAC3D?
- RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request.
- Does RPMGlobal XPAC or FLAC3D run on more platforms?
- RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. FLAC3D runs on Windows, Linux.
- 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 FLAC3D is typically brought in for.
- What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that FLAC3D cannot?
- RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Stress-strain analysis, Dynamic analysis, Coupled flow analysis. Both handle Windows support.