Software · head to head
UDEC vs Envirosuite
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UDEC
Software
Universal distinct element code for mining analysis
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Envirosuite
Software
Environmental monitoring and management platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: UDEC the UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store; Envirosuite envirosuite publishes no price; the site shows no rate, no per site fee and no minimum, and routes buyers to sales or a demo
- They diverge on capability: UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Envirosuite covers Real-time monitoring.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which UDEC and Envirosuite actually diverge.
| Attribute | UDEC | Envirosuite |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 1981 | 2014 |
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 UDEC
- Distinct element modeling
- Joint network modeling
- Block interaction analysis
- Support interaction
- Dynamic analysis
- FLAC3D
- 3DEC
- Leapfrog
Only in Envirosuite
- Real-time monitoring
- Air quality tracking
- Dust monitoring
- Noise management
- Predictive modeling
- SCADA systems
- Weather stations
- IoT sensors
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
UDEC
- Two dimensional distinct element modelling of jointed and fractured rocknot Envirosuite
- Assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavationsnot Envirosuite
- Simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnellingnot Envirosuite
Envirosuite
- Real time monitoring of air quality, dust, odour, noise and vibration around industrial sitesnot UDEC
- Predicting and mitigating environmental impacts on nearby communitiesnot UDEC
- Evidencing environmental compliance to regulators and handling community complaintsnot UDEC
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
UDEC
- The UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store
- Fluid Flow, Barton-Bandis joint analysis, Creep, Thermal and User Defined Models are optional add ons charged on top of the base licence
- Writing custom constitutive models requires the separately licensed UDM option and C++ programming
- Purchases through the Buy Now route are prepaid annual subscriptions rather than a permanent licence
Envirosuite
- Envirosuite publishes no price; the site shows no rate, no per site fee and no minimum, and routes buyers to sales or a demo
- The offering combines software with physical monitoring hardware, so a deployment requires buying or installing sensor equipment for air, dust, odour, noise, vibration or water
- Coverage is per monitored parameter, so adding noise or water monitoring to an air quality deployment is a further purchase
Pricing, plan by plan
UDEC
On request- UDEC Professional$19000/year
- Distinct element analysis
- Joint modeling
- Block interaction
Envirosuite
On request- EVS Core$25000/year
- Real-time monitoring
- Data visualization
- Alert management
- EVS Enterprise$60000/year
- Predictive analytics
- Dispersion modeling
- Compliance automation
Which should you pick?
Choose UDEC if
- You need distinct element modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want joint network modeling.
Choose Envirosuite if
- You need real-time monitoring.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want air quality tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is UDEC or Envirosuite better?
- Neither clearly leads. UDEC starts at On request and Envirosuite at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, UDEC or Envirosuite?
- UDEC starts at On request and Envirosuite at On request.
- Does UDEC or Envirosuite run on more platforms?
- UDEC runs on Windows, Linux. Envirosuite runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What is UDEC best used for?
- UDEC is most often used for two dimensional distinct element modelling of jointed and fractured rock, assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavations, simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnelling. Of those, two dimensional distinct element modelling of jointed and fractured rock and assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavations are not what Envirosuite is typically brought in for.
- What can UDEC do that Envirosuite cannot?
- UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. Envirosuite covers Real-time monitoring, Air quality tracking, Dust monitoring, Noise management.