Mining · head to head
Cority EHS vs Vulcan

Vulcan
Mining
Industry-standard 3D mine planning and modeling software
- From
- On request
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Cority EHS no pricing published: customers cannot evaluate cost-to-value before demo or sales engagement; Vulcan neither the Vulcan product page nor the Maptek store page shows a price, a licence term or a subscription length
- They diverge on capability: Cority EHS covers Incident management, Vulcan covers Geological modeling.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Cority EHS and Vulcan actually diverge.
| Attribute | Cority EHS | Vulcan |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Windows |
| Founded | 2014 | 1981 |
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 Cority EHS
- Incident management
- Risk assessment
- Compliance management
- Health and safety tracking
- Analytics and reporting
- Salesforce
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
Only in Vulcan
- Geological modeling
- Block modeling
- Mine design
- Resource estimation
- Production scheduling
- Surpac
- Leapfrog
- I-Site
Both cover
- SAP
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Cority EHS
- Enterprise environmental, health, and safety compliance platformnot Vulcan
- Incident reporting and analyticsnot Vulcan
- Regulatory document managementnot Vulcan
Vulcan
- Geological modelling, block modelling and resource estimationnot Cority EHS
- Open pit and underground mine design and schedulingnot Cority EHS
- Grade control and geotechnical analysis at operating minesnot Cority EHS
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Cority EHS
- No pricing published: customers cannot evaluate cost-to-value before demo or sales engagement
- CorityOne platform depth hidden: modules (Reporting & Analytics, Cortex AI, Learning Management, myCority Mobile, Document Control) lack feature-to-price mapping
- Sales-gated access: must contact sales or request demo to learn if platform fits budget
- Multi-module complexity: unclear which EHS+ capabilities are included per tier or if all modules cost extra
Vulcan
- Neither the Vulcan product page nor the Maptek store page shows a price, a licence term or a subscription length
- Vulcan is a base product extended by nine paid add on modules covering geology and estimation, open pit design, underground design, scheduling, grade control and geotechnics, so the entry licence does not cover a full workflow
- Buying requires going through the Maptek store or contacting Maptek directly for a quote
Pricing, plan by plan
Cority EHS
On request- Cority Platform$20000/year
- Incident management
- Compliance tracking
- Risk assessment
Vulcan
On request- Vulcan Standard$8000/year
- 3D modeling
- Mine design
- Block modeling
- Vulcan Professional$15000/year
- Advanced geostatistics
- Resource estimation
- Pit optimization
- Vulcan Enterprise$25000/year
- All modules
- Custom solutions
- Priority support
Which should you pick?
Choose Cority EHS if
- You need incident management.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want risk assessment.
Choose Vulcan if
- You need geological modeling.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want block modeling.
Questions people ask
- Is Cority EHS or Vulcan better?
- Neither clearly leads. Cority EHS starts at On request and Vulcan at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Cority EHS or Vulcan?
- Cority EHS starts at On request and Vulcan at On request.
- Does Cority EHS or Vulcan run on more platforms?
- Cority EHS runs on Web, Ios, Android. Vulcan runs on Windows.
- What is Cority EHS best used for?
- Cority EHS is most often used for enterprise environmental, health, and safety compliance platform, incident reporting and analytics, regulatory document management. Of those, enterprise environmental, health, and safety compliance platform and incident reporting and analytics are not what Vulcan is typically brought in for.
- What can Cority EHS do that Vulcan cannot?
- Cority EHS covers Incident management, Risk assessment, Compliance management, Health and safety tracking. Vulcan covers Geological modeling, Block modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation. Both handle SAP.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Cority EHS: Does Cority publish pricing for their EHS+ platform?
No. Cority does not disclose pricing tiers, fees, or subscription costs on their website. Customers must contact sales or request a demo to discuss pricing.
SourceVulcan: How do I purchase Vulcan software?
Vulcan can be purchased through Maptek's online store at store.maptek.com, or by contacting Maptek directly through their website contact form for assistance with licensing options.
SourceCority EHS: What modules are included in Cority's CorityOne platform?
Cority offers modules including Reporting & Analytics, Cortex AI, Learning Management, myCority Mobile, and Document Control, but whether these are included in base pricing or cost separately is not disclosed.
SourceVulcan: What support resources are available for Vulcan users?
Maptek provides comprehensive support through their Help portal at help.maptek.com/vulcan/, customer support contact options, and a Maptek Account system for managing licenses and downloads.
SourceCority EHS: How do I get pricing for Cority?
Contact Cority's sales team via their 'Contact Us' link on the website or request a demo consultation to receive pricing information.
SourceVulcan: Can I work offline with Vulcan licenses?
Yes, Maptek Account includes "secure borrowing and fail-safe modes" that "support working from anywhere, including offline."
SourceVulcan: What add-ons are available for Vulcan, and how do they expand functionality?
Vulcan offers specialized add-ons for geology, open pit/underground design, optimization, scheduling, grade control, geotechnical analysis, and drillhole optimization to support specific mining roles and operational tasks.
SourceVulcan: Is training available for Vulcan users?
Maptek offers comprehensive training programs through multiple regional centers including Australia, North America, Europe, and Southern Africa, with both online and in-person options available.
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