Software · head to head
UDEC vs Infomine Mining Intelligence
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UDEC
Software
Universal distinct element code for mining analysis
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
Infomine Mining Intelligence
Software
Mining data intelligence and market research platform
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- They diverge on capability: UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which UDEC and Infomine Mining Intelligence actually diverge.
| Attribute | UDEC | Infomine Mining Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Web, Windows |
| Founded | 1981 | 1860 |
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 Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Mining property database
- Company intelligence
- Commodity analysis
- Project tracking
- Market research
- Excel
- Bloomberg
- Reuters
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 Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavationsnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnellingnot Infomine Mining Intelligence
Infomine Mining Intelligence
- Market researchnot UDEC
- Due diligencenot UDEC
- Investment analysisnot UDEC
- Competitive intelligencenot UDEC
- Project evaluationnot 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
Infomine Mining Intelligence
Nothing recorded yet. See the Infomine Mining Intelligence review.
Pricing, plan by plan
UDEC
On request- UDEC Professional$19000/year
- Distinct element analysis
- Joint modeling
- Block interaction
Infomine Mining Intelligence
On request- Basic Intelligence$20000/year
- Property database
- Company profiles
- Basic analytics
- Premium Intelligence$50000/year
- Full database access
- Advanced analytics
- Market forecasts
Which should you pick?
Choose UDEC if
- You need distinct element modeling.
- You work on Windows, Linux.
- You also want joint network modeling.
Choose Infomine Mining Intelligence if
- You need mining property database.
- You work on Web, Windows.
- You also want company intelligence.
Questions people ask
- Is UDEC or Infomine Mining Intelligence better?
- Neither clearly leads. UDEC starts at On request and Infomine Mining Intelligence at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, UDEC or Infomine Mining Intelligence?
- UDEC starts at On request and Infomine Mining Intelligence at On request.
- Does UDEC or Infomine Mining Intelligence run on more platforms?
- UDEC runs on Windows, Linux. Infomine Mining Intelligence runs on Web, Windows.
- 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 Infomine Mining Intelligence is typically brought in for.
- What can UDEC do that Infomine Mining Intelligence cannot?
- UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. Infomine Mining Intelligence covers Mining property database, Company intelligence, Commodity analysis, Project tracking. Both handle Windows support.