# Vulcan Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Vulcan Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Mining products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/135411/Vulcan/alternatives --- # Vulcan Software Review 2026: Features, Reviews, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on August 24, 2025 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Vulcan ## What is Vulcan? Vulcan is a mine planning and modeling software. Maptek's Vulcan provides the mining industry with advanced 3D geological modeling, mine design, and production planning solutions. Vulcan has tools to help operations of all resource types and mining techniques improve productivity. Vulcan applications range from exploration through geological modeling, mine design and planning, to rehabilitation. Over 19,000 Vulcan licenses are in use globally. ## What is Vulcan used for? [Mining](https://www.capterra.com/mining-software/) Overall rating Based on 5 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for Vulcan?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=http://www.maptek.com&name=Vulcan) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### Vulcan 4.8 (5) VS. [### GEOVIA Surpac](https://www.capterra.com/p/184084/GEOVIA-SURPAC/) [4.7 (3)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184084/GEOVIA-SURPAC/#reviews) Starting Price Contact vendor Starting Price Contact vendor Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.4 (5) Ease Of Use 4.3 (3) Value For Money 4.8 (5) Value For Money 5.0 (3) Customer Service 4.8 (4) Customer Service 4.0 (3) ## Vulcan alternatives [Promine](https://www.capterra.com/p/142422/Promine/) [3.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142422/Promine/#reviews) Starting price $1500.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/142422/Promine/) Highest Rated [CorePlan](https://www.capterra.com/p/219019/Coreplan/) [5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/219019/Coreplan/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/219019/Coreplan/) [HxGN MinePlan](https://www.capterra.com/p/182134/MinePlan-Enterprise/) [5.0 (1)](https://www.capterra.com/p/182134/MinePlan-Enterprise/#reviews) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/182134/MinePlan-Enterprise/) [SierraSoft Land](https://www.capterra.com/p/167697/SierraSoft-Land/) [0.0](https://www.capterra.com/p/167697/SierraSoft-Land/#reviews) Starting price $690.00 Per User, Per Month [Learn More](https://www.capterra.com/p/167697/SierraSoft-Land/) ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. 3D Imaging Representation of any object in 3D Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Cross Section Creation In geological modeling, this is used to create, inspect, and view cross-sections of landscapes and subsurfaces Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Equipment Tracking Track the location of specific equipment at all times Vulcan 15 features Representation of any object in 3D Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier In geological modeling, this is used to create, inspect, and view cross-sections of landscapes and subsurfaces Import and export data to and from software applications Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Track the location of specific equipment at all times Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins Software designed specifically for open pit/cut or underground mining professionals Perform various mathematical calculations using the data Visualize locations on a map System to support the positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) measurements of an object or individual Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Features 4.8 (5) 4.8 Based on 5 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.8 (5) ### Starting price Contact vendor for pricing Free trial not available Value for money 4.8 (5) 4.8 Based on 5 reviews ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.8 (4) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.8 (4) 4.8 Based on 4 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.8 Based on 5 reviews Filter by rating 5(4) 4(1) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent PP Pedro Pablo V. Student Research ### "Geology" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 6/10 April 9, 2021 it is a powerful tool for geology Pros it is really good for geology. It is easy to load drill holes and made a block model Cons The other modules are a little difficult to learn. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. AU Anonymous User Engineer in Training II Government Administration ### "Great value and powerful, with some features you won't find in AutoCAD" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 0.0 0.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 April 5, 2019 Great for modeling different mine related purposes. Used to model boreholes and assess ore deposits. Also good for calculating cut/fill areas on mine sites. Pros Easy to use, very powerful. It has a simpler interface than AutoCAD. Useful tools for mining. Cons UI seems a little dated compared to other modeling software Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Leonardo A C. Gerente de área ### "is one of the most complete software in the geological-mining area, with a great data processing cap" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 July 19, 2018 Pros It allows to carry out analyzes and designs in each one of the components of the mining, either the quantification of resources and reserves or for the drilling and blasting, also it is possible to realize designs of advances of mine both in the open and underground Cons has quite complex components which require an extensive course for the use of it, also because it is such a complete program requires a computer with some technical characteristics quite demanding Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Ana Gabriela F. Especialista ### "The perfect solution for mining problems" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 April 30, 2018 Precise and efficient underground and open pit mining plans Pros This software is mainly based on being a stable and integrated platform, that involves working in a 3D environment, wich achieves rapid results without losing the accuracy of geometric elements, managing to participate in all stages of a project from the download of topographic information and mining desing. Cons It requires a powerful computer to work with high processing speed, and a high space on the hard drive. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DW David W. ### "Simply the most complete solution" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 0/10 November 4, 2016 We have found the power and usability of Maptek software systems to stand above the crowd in this space. The software offered is very complete and feature rich, enabling a mining organisation to undertake a wide variety of core technical tasks inside one piece of software. The software is backed up by a top notch technical support network and a comprehensive online presence . Although typically coming in at a higher price point, we have found that Maptek covers such a wide range of capabilities is saves on us needing to purchase other software, meaning that value for money is actually really good. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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