Software · head to head
UDEC vs EQuIS Enterprise
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UDEC
Software
Universal distinct element code for mining analysis
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
EQuIS Enterprise
Software
Environmental data management and compliance 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; EQuIS Enterprise no price, licence type or term is published on the product or hosting pages; the site directs buyers to a demo request or a phone call
- They diverge on capability: UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which UDEC and EQuIS Enterprise actually diverge.
| Attribute | UDEC | EQuIS Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Web |
| Founded | 1981 | 1988 |
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 EQuIS Enterprise
- Environmental data management
- Compliance tracking
- Water quality monitoring
- Air quality data
- Regulatory reporting
- ArcGIS
- LIMS systems
- SAP
Both cover
- Windows support
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 EQuIS Enterprise
- Assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavationsnot EQuIS Enterprise
- Simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnellingnot EQuIS Enterprise
EQuIS Enterprise
- Managing environmental and analytical laboratory data for mining and industrial sitesnot UDEC
- Automating data workflows and validation on import with Enterprise EDPnot UDEC
- Publishing dashboards and widgets to stakeholders and streaming sensor data through EQuIS Livenot UDEC
- Integrating environmental data with other systems through a REST APInot 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
EQuIS Enterprise
- No price, licence type or term is published on the product or hosting pages; the site directs buyers to a demo request or a phone call
- On premises deployment requires Microsoft SQL Server, which is licensed separately
- Viewer access for non licensees and subcontractors requires a separate third party agreement
- Sandbox environment access under software maintenance is subject to additional fees
- Upgrade pricing is discounted only for customers holding software maintenance
Pricing, plan by plan
UDEC
On request- UDEC Professional$19000/year
- Distinct element analysis
- Joint modeling
- Block interaction
EQuIS Enterprise
On request- EQuIS Professional$15000/year
- Data management
- Compliance tracking
- Reporting tools
- EQuIS Enterprise$35000/year
- Web-based access
- Multi-site management
- Advanced analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose UDEC if
- You need distinct element modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want joint network modeling.
Choose EQuIS Enterprise if
- You need environmental data management.
- You work on Windows, Web.
- You also want compliance tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is UDEC or EQuIS Enterprise better?
- Neither clearly leads. UDEC starts at On request and EQuIS Enterprise at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, UDEC or EQuIS Enterprise?
- UDEC starts at On request and EQuIS Enterprise at On request.
- Does UDEC or EQuIS Enterprise run on more platforms?
- UDEC runs on Windows, Linux. EQuIS Enterprise runs on Windows, Web.
- 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 EQuIS Enterprise is typically brought in for.
- What can UDEC do that EQuIS Enterprise cannot?
- UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. EQuIS Enterprise covers Environmental data management, Compliance tracking, Water quality monitoring, Air quality data. Both handle Windows support.