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Imago
Geological database and exploration management
As of 30 August 2026, Imago's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Imago is specialized geological database and exploration management software used by mining and exploration companies. Softwr lists it under Mining. Imago is made by Imago Software Inc., launched in 1998, available on Windows.
Overview
What Imago does
Imago is specialized geological database and exploration management software used by mining and exploration companies. It provides comprehensive tools for managing exploration data, sample information, and geological interpretation.
What people use it for
- Digitising and managing drill core photography
- Linking core imagery to geological logging data
- Streaming high-resolution core imagery into Leapfrog models
- Sharing geoscientific imagery across a distributed exploration team
- Capturing core images in the field with the mobile app
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Imago.
- No pricing amounts published on vendor website; specific tier costs must be obtained by contacting sales
- Tiers are designed for mining operations (each mine site requires separate subscription)
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Pricing
What Imago costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Imago Professional
$6,500 /yr
- Database management
- Drill hole tracking
- Sample management
- Reporting
Capabilities
Features
Geological database
Drill hole management
Sample tracking
Data validation
Reporting tools
Leapfrog
Integration with Leapfrog
Vulcan
Integration with Vulcan
Excel
Integration with Excel
GIS systems
Integration with GIS systems
Windows support
Available on windows
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Questions people ask
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What are the Imago subscription tiers?
Imago offers three subscription tiers: Standard (single workspace, unlimited users, 3TB storage), Enterprise (multiple workspaces, unlimited users, 6TB shared storage, SSO and user group management), and Junior (single workspace, unlimited users, 500GB storage, for non-producing companies or academic licensing only). All tiers are contracted on 12-month agreements.
SourceWhat add-on options are available for Imago?
Imago offers add-on subscriptions including Chip Shot (RC chip tray capture control), Mobile Capture X (smartphone field capture workflows), and Storage (additional capacity in 1TB increments). Each additional mine site requires a separate Imago subscription.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Imago
- Company
- Imago Software Inc.
- Based in
- Vancouver, Canada
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Integrated technology for mining fleet management