# Top Free Mining Software Check out our list of free Mining Software. Products featured on this list are the ones that offer a free trial version. As with most free versions, there are limitations, typically time or features. If you'd like to see more products and to evaluate additional feature options, compare all [Mining Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mining) to ensure you get the right product. ## View Free Mining Software G2 takes pride in showing unbiased reviews on user satisfaction in our ratings and reports. We do not allow paid placements in any of our ratings, rankings, or reports. Learn about our [scoring methodologies](https://research.g2.com/g2-scoring-methodologies). **15** Mining Products Available View all [Mining Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mining) View all [Mining Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/mining) [ ### Surfer ](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews) [By Golden Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/golden-software-617368ba-9788-4952-a993-5ff6ea2becfd) [ (126)4.6 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews#reviews "Read Surfer Reviews") Product Description Surfer® is a full-function 2D and 3D mapping, modeling, and analysis software package for scientists and engineers. Surfer's sophisticated interpolation engine quickly transforms XYZ and XYZC data int **Industries:** Environmental Services, Oil & Energy · **Market Segment:** 53% Small-Business, 26% Mid-Market Surfer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 8.7 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Verified User in Environmental Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Environmental Services") CE I like that the program is both basic and easy to use, and capable at the same time. There are plenty of resources available online to help with...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews/surfer-review-1857615) ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") UH The software is very powerful and user-friendly. Most everything is intuitive. It is simple enough that I was able to pick it up as an undergrad...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/surfer/reviews/surfer-review-1869626) Year Founded 1983 HQ Location Golden, CO Company Website https://www.goldensoftware.com Twitter @GoldenSoftware1 LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2011794/ [ ### RocFall ](https://www.g2.com/products/rocfall/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (6)4.3 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rocfall/reviews#reviews "Read RocFall Reviews") Product Description RocFall2 is a 2D statistical analysis program designed to assist with assessment of slopes at risk for rockfalls. Energy, velocity and "bounce height" envelopes for the entire slope are determined by **Market Segment:** 50% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market RocFall features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 8.9 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![ANIMESH P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ANIMESH P.") AP It's ease of use and interactive animations[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rocfall/reviews/rocfall-review-6890193) VT can handle statistical analysis and barrier design. helpful library and plotting[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rocfall/reviews/rocfall-review-6914913) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [![G2 Advertising](/assets/my-g2-logo-41632af6f81a240a0a9886638f412b2ac9a29f4001534f8c83be89a58ef9d45d.svg "G2 Advertising")](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) Sponsored G2 Advertising Get 2x conversion than Google Ads with G2 Advertising! G2 Advertising places your product in premium positions on high-traffic pages and on targeted competitor pages to reach buyers at key comparison moments. [ Learn More ](https://sell.g2.com/case-studies/how-aisdr-uses-g2-ads-to-turn-g2-into-top-5-traffic-source) [ ### RocPlane ](https://www.g2.com/products/rocplane/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (6)4.2 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rocplane/reviews#reviews "Read RocPlane Reviews") Product Description RocPlane is an interactive software tool for performing planar rock slope stability analysis and design. RocPlane makes it easy to quickly create planar models, visualize them in both 2D and 3D, and e **Industries:** Civil Engineering · **Market Segment:** 83% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market RocPlane features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 8.3 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Paranjaya P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Paranjaya P.") PP The after visualization it provided was the most important for me. The after visualization is the one that I can rely upon which is good than other...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rocplane/reviews/rocplane-review-6886548) ![ANIMESH P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "ANIMESH P.") AP It provide results in few clicks and takes multiple variables into acount[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rocplane/reviews/rocplane-review-6890218) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### EX3 ](https://www.g2.com/products/ex3/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (4)4.1 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/ex3/reviews#reviews "Read EX3 Reviews") Product Description EX3 (formerly Examine3D) is the newly revamped stress analysis software for quickly analyzing large, complex 3D underground models. EX3 uses the Boundary Element Method (BEM) – an efficient approach t **Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business EX3 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 7.8 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Shishir P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shishir P.") SP The option of modelling with various material such as mohrcolumb,hoek brown is very useful,also the mesh generation is easy.All kind of drawing can...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/ex3/reviews/ex3-review-6877357) ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") CC It only requires meshing of the surface, resulting in simpler and more efficient discretization.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/ex3/reviews/ex3-review-6906040) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### RS3 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rs3/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (3)3.8 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rs3/reviews#reviews "Read RS3 Reviews") Product Description RS3 (formerly RS3) is designed for 3D analysis of geotechnical structures for civil and mining applications. Applicable for both rock and soil, RS3 is a general-purpose finite element analysis program **Market Segment:** 33% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market RS3 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 8.3 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Himanshu s.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Himanshu s.") HS User interface, very friendly to use. Its easy to simulate piperoof and its behaviour.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rs3/reviews/rs3-review-4875793) ![Verified User in Mining & Metals](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mining & Metals") UM IBM token ring network is sheltered from external access Extremely reliable Excellent analog signal handling, isolation, tunining, power supply[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rs3/reviews/rs3-review-4897473) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### CorePlan ](https://www.g2.com/products/coreplan/reviews) [By Springtech](https://www.g2.com/sellers/springtech) [ (5)4.7 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/coreplan/reviews#reviews "Read CorePlan Reviews") Product Description CorePlan is a digital operations platform built for Mining Exploration & Drilling. We are on a mission to help people in the mining industry to work better, together in the modern age. Using Cor **Industries:** Mining & Metals · **Market Segment:** 60% Small-Business, 40% Mid-Market CorePlan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 9.0 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Paul A.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Paul A.") PA Ease of navigation throughout the platform and app. Very easy to extract required data to quickly compile custom reports or view...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/coreplan/reviews/coreplan-review-5376226) Year Founded 2020 HQ Location Perth, AU Company Website https://www.coreplan.io/ Twitter @getcoreplan LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/coreplan/ [ ### K-MINE ](https://www.g2.com/products/k-mine/reviews) [By K-MINE Ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/k-mine-ltd) [ (1)4.5 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/k-mine/reviews#reviews "Read K-MINE Reviews") Product Description K-MINE is mine planning and geological modeling software for open-pit and underground operations. The platform combines geology, resource estimation, mine design, production scheduling, drill and blas **Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business K-MINE features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 6.7 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 KM The pit optimization module worked well for our copper exploration project. Easy to set up economic parameters, run multiple price scenarios, and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/k-mine/reviews/k-mine-review-12228497) Year Founded 1994 HQ Location London, GB Company Website https://k-mine.com LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/k-mine/ [ ### RS2 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rs2/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (1)4.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/rs2/reviews#reviews "Read RS2 Reviews") Product Description RS2 is a powerful 2D finite element program for soil and rock applications. RS2 can be used for a wide range of engineering projects including excavation design, slope stability, groundwater seepage, **Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business RS2 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 10.0 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Shishir P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Shishir P.") SP The interface is the best when compared to others,It has very specific tunnel item like contant and gravity field stress ,material model,stages...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/rs2/reviews/rs2-review-6877348) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### SWedge ](https://www.g2.com/products/swedge/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ (1)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/swedge/reviews#reviews "Read SWedge Reviews") Product Description SWedge is a quick, interactive and simple-to-use analysis tool for evaluating the geometry and stability of surface wedges in rock slopes. Wedges are defined by two intersecting discontinuity planes, **Market Segment:** 100% Enterprise SWedge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 10.0 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 ![Verified User in Civil Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Civil Engineering") CC It's capability to communicate with other Rocscience software[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/swedge/reviews/swedge-review-7104990) Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### Terrain Tools 3D ](https://www.g2.com/products/terrain-tools-3d/reviews) [By Softree Technical Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/softree-technical-systems) [ (1)5.0 out of 5 ](https://www.g2.com/products/terrain-tools-3d/reviews#reviews "Read Terrain Tools 3D Reviews") Product Description Ideal for 3D site design, handling survey data, stockpile volume calculations, mine surveying, quantity takeoffs, pad and pond design, geological mapping, surface contouring and visualization, and lan **Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business Terrain Tools 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 10.0 Ease of Use Average: 8.6 GM I use it for volumes, area, and slopes, all great features[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/terrain-tools-3d/reviews/terrain-tools-3d-review-8161342) Year Founded 1989 HQ Location North Vancouver, Canada Company Website https://www.softree.com LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/1017119/ [ ### groundHog ](https://www.g2.com/products/groundhog/reviews) [By Curtis Johnson](https://www.g2.com/sellers/curtis-johnson) [ 0 ratings ](https://www.g2.com/products/groundhog/reviews#reviews "Read groundHog Reviews") Product Description GroundHog is a state-of-the-art Mine Digitization Platform used by underground and open pit mines, and Quarries and aggregates to mine more tons, faster, cheaper and safer. The Short Interval Contro groundHog features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 0.0 No information available Year Founded 2010 HQ Location Milpitas, US Company Website https://www.rapidbizapps.com Twitter @rapidBizApps LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundhogapps/ [ ### LogPlot8 ](https://www.g2.com/products/logplot8/reviews) [By RockWare](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rockware) [ 0 ratings ](https://www.g2.com/products/logplot8/reviews#reviews "Read LogPlot8 Reviews") Product Description LogPlot software has been used by geoscientists since 1983 to display their geotechnical, environmental, geophysical, mud/gas, and mining data as a graphic boring log. Plot single-page logs for shall LogPlot8 features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 0.0 No information available Year Founded 1983 HQ Location Golden, US Company Website https://www.rockware.com Twitter @RockWareInc LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/rockware [ ### Mineoptic ](https://www.g2.com/products/mineoptic/reviews) [By Minematics Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/minematics-solutions) [ 0 ratings ](https://www.g2.com/products/mineoptic/reviews#reviews "Read Mineoptic Reviews") Product Description Mineoptic helps monitor the mining fleet beyond network range. Gain insights into your operations and optimize your fleet even in the most challenging terrains, unfavourable climatic conditions, and i Mineoptic features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 0.0 No information available Year Founded 2018 HQ Location Hyderabad, IN Company Website https://minematics.in LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/1277086/ [ ### RocTopple ](https://www.g2.com/products/roctopple/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ 0 ratings ](https://www.g2.com/products/roctopple/reviews#reviews "Read RocTopple Reviews") Product Description RocTopple is an interactive software tool for performing toppling analysis and support design of rock slopes. The analysis is based on the popular block toppling method of Goodman and Bray first publi RocTopple features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 0.0 No information available Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113 [ ### UnWedge ](https://www.g2.com/products/unwedge/reviews) [By Rocscience](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rocscience) [ 0 ratings ](https://www.g2.com/products/unwedge/reviews#reviews "Read UnWedge Reviews") Product Description UnWedge is a 3D stability analysis and visualization program for underground excavations in rock containing intersecting structural discontinuities. Safety factors are calculated for potentially unsta UnWedge features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction 0.0 No information available Year Founded 1996 HQ Location Toronto, ON Company Website https://www.rocscience.com/ Twitter @Rocscience LinkedIn® Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/2307113