Mining & Resources · head to head
RPMGlobal XPAC vs GEOVIA GEMS
RPMGlobal XPAC
Mining & Resources
Production scheduling and planning optimization
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
GEOVIA GEMS
Mining & Resources
Comprehensive geology and mine planning solution
- 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; GEOVIA GEMS the GEOVIA portfolio page on 3ds.com lists Surpac, MineSched, Whittle and Services but does not name GEMS or any of its editions, and no page found for GEMS itself publishes a figure or a named tier
- They diverge on capability: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal XPAC and GEOVIA GEMS actually diverge.
| Attribute | RPMGlobal XPAC | GEOVIA GEMS |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Web | Windows |
| 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
- ERP systems
- Web support
Only in GEOVIA GEMS
- Geological modeling
- Multi-element analysis
- Resource estimation
- Mine planning
- Reserve reporting
- Surpac
- 3DEXPERIENCE
- SAP
Both cover
- MineSched
- Whittle
- 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 GEOVIA GEMS
- Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot GEOVIA GEMS
- Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot GEOVIA GEMS
GEOVIA GEMS
- Complex deposit modelingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Multi-element estimationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Strategic planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Reserve calculationsnot RPMGlobal XPAC
- Compliance reportingnot 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
GEOVIA GEMS
- The GEOVIA portfolio page on 3ds.com lists Surpac, MineSched, Whittle and Services but does not name GEMS or any of its editions, and no page found for GEMS itself publishes a figure or a named tier
Pricing, plan by plan
RPMGlobal XPAC
On request- XPAC Standard$21000/year
- Production scheduling
- Resource optimization
- Constraint management
GEOVIA GEMS
On request- GEMS Core$10000/year
- Geological modeling
- Data management
- 3D visualization
- GEMS Professional$18000/year
- Advanced geostatistics
- Mine design
- Multi-element modeling
Which should you pick?
Choose RPMGlobal XPAC if
- You need production scheduling.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want resource allocation.
Choose GEOVIA GEMS if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want multi-element analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is RPMGlobal XPAC or GEOVIA GEMS better?
- Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and GEOVIA GEMS at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, RPMGlobal XPAC or GEOVIA GEMS?
- RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and GEOVIA GEMS at On request.
- Does RPMGlobal XPAC or GEOVIA GEMS run on more platforms?
- RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. GEOVIA GEMS runs on Windows.
- 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 GEOVIA GEMS is typically brought in for.
- What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that GEOVIA GEMS cannot?
- RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. GEOVIA GEMS covers Geological modeling, Multi-element analysis, Resource estimation, Mine planning. Both handle MineSched, Whittle, Windows support.