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Compare Google Earth Pro and Surfer 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$599.00 1 License Per Year
Google Earth Pro
Star Rating
(379)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Earth ProSurfer
Star Rating
(126)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 License Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansGoogle Earth Pro vs Surfer
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Earth Pro easier to use. However, Surfer is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Surfer overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Earth Pro meets the needs of their business better than Surfer.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Surfer is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Earth Pro over Surfer.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Earth Pro
No pricing availableSurfer
Surfer® single -user subscription
$599.00
1 License Per Year
Billed annually
- Access to the latest version of Surfer and Surfer Beta
- Free upgrades, updates, and fixes during the term of your subscription
- Access to Surfer on two personal devices
Free Trial
Google Earth Pro
No trial information availableSurfer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
315
8.6
102
Ease of Use
8.9
315
8.7
106
Ease of Setup
8.7
51
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
8.8
45
8.9
47
Quality of Support
8.2
229
9.2
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
35
9.3
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
313
8.4
107
Features by Category
Data Management
8.8
150
7.8
6
8.2
141
6.9
6
8.1
144
6.7
6
8.9
162
9.0
7
Map Creation
8.6
142
7.8
6
8.0
131
7.7
5
8.3
154
7.9
7
8.0
139
8.6
7
Analysis
8.4
145
8.5
8
8.4
142
Feature Not Available
8.2
130
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Geology and Seismic
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Oil and Gas Engineering
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Oil and Gas Simulation and Modeling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Earth Pro and Surfer are categorized as GIS
Unique Categories
Google Earth Pro has no unique categories
Surfer is categorized as Mining, Oil and Gas Engineering, Geology and Seismic, and Oil and Gas Simulation and Modeling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Earth Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Surfer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Civil Engineering
12.4%
Construction
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Architecture & Planning
5.2%
Environmental Services
4.4%
Other
65.1%
Environmental Services
29.0%
Oil & Energy
15.3%
Research
12.9%
Mining & Metals
11.3%
Civil Engineering
9.7%
Other
21.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
What software can I use as a complement to Google Earth?
2 Comments
TD
It really depends on what you want to do with Google Earth in relation to other software. I have found that Google Earth does not always work well on cell...Read more
Placemark icon - exact location, end of pin or crosshairs?
1 Comment
EB
I wish I had an answer for you! I'm searching for the same information. It's super pedantic, but c'mon, this seems like a huge oversight when it comes to...Read more
How can i download the satellite data ?
1 Comment
JN
If it is possible to download high resolution georeferenced images of Google Earth maps, Google Maps, Bing Maps, DigitalGlobe, Yandex, Yahoo! Maps,...Read more
How much does Surfer cost? Are there ongoing maintenance and support fees?
2 Comments
Official Response from Surfer
A full license of Surfer costs $849US. Licenses are perpetual and have no ongoing maintenance and support fees. All maintenance updates are provided free of...Read more
Do you offer a trial version of Surfer?
1 Comment
Official Response from Surfer
Yes - a free, 2 week Surfer trial is available: http://www.goldensoftware.com/products/surfer/trial
Read more
What license options are available?
1 Comment
Official Response from Surfer
A single-user license grants one user the right to use the software license. For each single user license you purchase, you will receive a unique product...Read more
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