Settle3
Geology and seismic software
Oil and gas software
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What is Settle3
Settle3 is a geotechnical and geological modeling application used to evaluate ground settlement and deformation from surface loads and excavations. It is typically used by geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists to assess settlement impacts on foundations, embankments, and nearby infrastructure. The product focuses on settlement analysis workflows and reporting rather than full subsurface interpretation or seismic processing.
Purpose-built settlement workflows
Settle3 centers on settlement and deformation assessment, which fits projects where load-induced ground response is the primary question. It supports scenario-based modeling for common civil and geotechnical cases such as foundations and embankments. This specialization can reduce setup time compared with broader geoscience platforms that prioritize interpretation or reservoir workflows.
Engineering-oriented outputs
The software is oriented toward producing engineering deliverables such as settlement profiles and related plots for design review. It is typically used to document assumptions, inputs, and results in a form suitable for project reporting. This makes it practical for design teams that need traceable calculations rather than exploratory geologic interpretation.
Fits geotech project scope
Settle3 aligns with geotechnical analysis tasks that sit adjacent to, but are distinct from, seismic interpretation and E&P subsurface platforms. It can be used alongside broader GIS or geoscience tools when settlement risk needs to be evaluated for facilities and infrastructure. This separation of scope can simplify licensing and training for teams that only need settlement analysis.
Not a seismic interpretation tool
Settle3 is not designed for seismic data loading, processing, or interpretation workflows. Teams looking for horizon/attribute interpretation, well correlation, or reservoir model building will need separate geoscience software. This limits its use as a standalone platform in upstream subsurface interpretation programs.
Limited GIS and geostatistics
Compared with dedicated GIS and geostatistical analysis products, Settle3 is not primarily built for spatial statistics, advanced interpolation, or enterprise geodata management. If a project requires extensive map-based analysis, multi-layer geospatial data handling, or geostatistical modeling, additional tools are typically required. This can add integration and data-transfer steps.
Narrower multiphysics coverage
Relative to broader numerical geomechanics and multiphysics simulators, Settle3 is more focused on settlement-specific analyses. Projects requiring coupled hydro-mechanical behavior, complex constitutive modeling, or large 3D finite-element workflows may exceed its intended scope. In those cases, teams often adopt specialized multiphysics solvers.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Lease | $1,349 per year (1-year lease) | One seat; one user device; cloud-hosted licensing; managed in RocPortal. (Listed in Rocscience Price List.) |
| Flexible+ Lease | $3,199 per year (1-year lease) | Multiple seats; unlimited user devices per seat; cloud-hosted licensing; managed in RocPortal. (Listed in Rocscience Price List.) |
| Personal | $1,349 (listed) | Price shown in second table under 'Personal' on Rocscience Price List. The page lists this value but does not explicitly label the second table rows as 'Perpetual' or 'one-time' on the same table. |
| Flexible | $2,149 (listed) | Price shown in second table under 'Flexible' on Rocscience Price List. |
Notes:
- All prices are listed in USD on Rocscience's official Price List. Lease license prices are explicitly stated to be for a 1-year lease period. (See Rocscience Price List.)
- Rocscience offers a 15-day free trial for their programs (link on their pricing page / product pages). (See Rocscience site.)
- Maintenance+ renewal fees for Settle3 are listed as $599 (Personal) and $919 (Flexible) per year on Rocscience's Maintenance+ page.
Seller details
Rocscience Inc.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1996
Private
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