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RPMGlobal XPAC vs Surpac

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RPMGlobal XPAC

Software

Production scheduling and planning optimization

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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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: RPMGlobal XPAC rPMGlobal publishes no price, no licence model and no purchase route for XPAC; the software pages carry no cost information at all; 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: RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Surpac covers Geological database.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RPMGlobal XPAC and Surpac actually diverge.

Attributes where RPMGlobal XPAC and Surpac differ
AttributeRPMGlobal XPACSurpac
PlatformsWindows, WebWindows
Founded19951981

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
  • ERP systems
  • Web support

Only in Surpac

  • Geological database
  • Block modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Workflow automation
  • PCBC
  • GEMS
  • 3DEXPERIENCE

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 Surpac
  • Building life of mine schedules from geological and mine design datanot Surpac
  • Comparing scheduling scenarios for open cut and underground operationsnot Surpac

Surpac

  • Geological modelingnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Mine planningnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Resource estimationnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Grade controlnot RPMGlobal XPAC
  • Production trackingnot 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

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

RPMGlobal XPAC

On request
  • XPAC Standard$21000/year
    • Production scheduling
    • Resource optimization
    • Constraint management

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 RPMGlobal XPAC if

  • You need production scheduling.
  • You work on Windows, Web.
  • You also want resource allocation.
RPMGlobal XPAC review

Choose Surpac if

  • You need geological database.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want block modeling.
Surpac review

Questions people ask

Is RPMGlobal XPAC or Surpac better?
Neither clearly leads. RPMGlobal XPAC 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, RPMGlobal XPAC or Surpac?
RPMGlobal XPAC starts at On request and Surpac at On request.
Does RPMGlobal XPAC or Surpac run on more platforms?
RPMGlobal XPAC runs on Windows, Web. Surpac 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 Surpac is typically brought in for.
What can RPMGlobal XPAC do that Surpac cannot?
RPMGlobal XPAC covers Production scheduling, Resource allocation, Constraint optimization, Multi-scenario planning. Surpac covers Geological database, Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation. Both handle MineSched, Whittle, Windows support.
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