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RS2 vs Seequent Central

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RS2

Mining

2D finite element stress analysis for mining

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Seequent Central logo

Seequent Central

Mining

Collaborative platform for subsurface data management

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: RS2 the RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published; Seequent Central cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • They diverge on capability: RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Seequent Central covers Version control.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which RS2 and Seequent Central actually diverge.

Attributes where RS2 and Seequent Central differ
AttributeRS2Seequent Central
PlatformsWindowsCloud, Windows
Founded19892004

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining).

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 RS2

  • 2D finite element analysis
  • Stress-strain modeling
  • Slope stability assessment
  • Bolt design
  • Support sizing
  • AutoCAD
  • GeoStudio
  • RocData

Only in Seequent Central

  • Version control
  • Model publishing
  • Data management
  • Audit trails
  • Secure sharing
  • Leapfrog Geo
  • Leapfrog Works
  • Oasis montaj

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

RS2

  • Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnelsnot Seequent Central
  • Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designsnot Seequent Central
  • Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projectsnot Seequent Central

Seequent Central

  • Centralised version control and audit trails for geological modelsnot RS2
  • Shared 3D visualisation of Leapfrog and Oasis montaj models across distributed teamsnot RS2
  • Project branching for scenario modellingnot RS2
  • Mining exploration and geothermal project coordinationnot RS2
  • Civil engineering and environmental projects needing a single model of recordnot RS2

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

RS2

  • The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
  • RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
  • The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
  • Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor

Seequent Central

  • Cloud hosted on Microsoft Azure and requires an internet connection, with no offline or self-hosted option
  • Hosting instances start at a minimum 500GB of storage, with more sold as an add-on
  • Billing splits into three separate lines: cloud hosting per organisation, user subscriptions per person and Leapfrog Connector licences per modeller
  • Publishing models from Leapfrog into Central requires a separate Leapfrog Connector licence
  • Value depends on already owning other Seequent tools such as Leapfrog, GeoStudio, PLAXIS or Oasis montaj

Pricing, plan by plan

RS2

On request
  • RS2 Standard$11000/year
    • 2D finite element analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Excavation design

Seequent Central

On request
  • Central Team$5000/year
    • Version control
    • 5 users included
    • 100GB storage
  • Central Professional$12000/year
    • All Team features
    • 25 users included
    • 500GB storage
  • Central EnterpriseFree
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited storage
    • SSO integration

Which should you pick?

Choose RS2 if

  • You need 2d finite element analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want stress-strain modeling.
RS2 review

Choose Seequent Central if

  • You need version control.
  • You work on Cloud, Windows.
  • You also want model publishing.
Seequent Central review

Questions people ask

Is RS2 or Seequent Central better?
Neither clearly leads. RS2 starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, RS2 or Seequent Central?
RS2 starts at On request and Seequent Central at On request.
Does RS2 or Seequent Central run on more platforms?
RS2 runs on Windows. Seequent Central runs on Cloud, Windows.
What is RS2 best used for?
RS2 is most often used for two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnels, modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designs, assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projects. Of those, two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnels and modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designs are not what Seequent Central is typically brought in for.
What can RS2 do that Seequent Central cannot?
RS2 covers 2D finite element analysis, Stress-strain modeling, Slope stability assessment, Bolt design. Seequent Central covers Version control, Model publishing, Data management, Audit trails. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

RS2: How is RS2 priced?

RS2 uses an annual subscription licensing model with two options: Personal Lease for one seat and one user device, or Flexible+ Lease for multiple seats with unlimited user devices per seat. Specific pricing is not displayed on the website.

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Seequent Central: How much does Seequent Central cost?

Pricing is not published on the Seequent website. For information about Central pricing and purchase, customers must contact Seequent's sales team directly.

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RS2: Can RS2 be hosted locally?

RS2 uses cloud-hosted licensing managed through RocPortal, though local server hosting is available upon request by contacting the company.

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Seequent Central: What is the subscription model for Seequent Central?

Seequent Central uses a tiered subscription approach requiring one cloud hosting instance per organization (minimum 500GB storage on Microsoft Azure), one user subscription per person accessing Central, and one Leapfrog Connector per user modeling in Leapfrog.

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RS2: How can I find RS2 pricing details?

The website offers a Plans & Pricing FAQ section for additional details, or you can add licenses to your cart for purchase to see current pricing.

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Seequent Central: Are there add-on options for Seequent Central?

Yes, an Advanced Bundle add-on is available for active Central subscribers, which includes web portal, data collection, and data entry tools.

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