Mining & Resources · head to head
Surpac vs Fusion Mining

Surpac
Mining & Resources
Geology and mine planning software for all mining methods
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -

Fusion Mining
Mining & Resources
Integrated mine development software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Surpac covers Geological database, Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Surpac and Fusion Mining actually diverge.
| Attribute | Surpac | Fusion Mining |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1981 | 2004 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Windows), 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 Surpac
- Geological database
- Block modeling
- Workflow automation
- MineSched
- PCBC
- Whittle
- GEMS
- 3DEXPERIENCE
Only in Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Database management
- 3D visualization
- Leapfrog
- Vulcan
- AutoCAD
- Excel
Both cover
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Surpac
- Geological modeling
- Mine planning
- Resource estimation
- Grade controlnot Fusion Mining
- Production trackingnot Fusion Mining
Fusion Mining
- Geological modeling
- Mine planning
- Resource estimation
- Exploration databasesnot Surpac
Both are used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Fusion Mining
Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion Mining review.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Fusion Mining
On request- Fusion Standard$8500/year
- Geological modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
Which should you pick?
Choose Surpac if
- You need geological database.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want block modeling.
Choose Fusion Mining if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want database management.
Questions people ask
- Is Surpac or Fusion Mining better?
- Neither clearly leads. Surpac starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Surpac or Fusion Mining?
- Surpac starts at On request and Fusion Mining at On request.
- Does Surpac or Fusion Mining run on more platforms?
- Both run on Windows, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Surpac best used for?
- Surpac is most often used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, grade control. Of those, grade control and production tracking are not what Fusion Mining is typically brought in for.
- What can Surpac do that Fusion Mining cannot?
- Surpac covers Geological database, Block modeling, Workflow automation, MineSched. Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Database management, 3D visualization, Leapfrog. Both handle Mine design, Resource estimation, Windows support.
Related pages
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