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Compare PLAXIS 2D and Surfer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,681.00 1 License Per Year
$599.00 1 License Per Year
PLAXIS 2D
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,681.00 1 License Per Year
Learn more about PLAXIS 2DSurfer
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 plansPLAXIS 2D vs Surfer
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Surfer easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Surfer overall.
- Reviewers felt that Surfer meets the needs of their business better than PLAXIS 2D.
- 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 Surfer over PLAXIS 2D.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 2D 12-Month Subscription*
Starting at $3,681.00
1 License Per Year
Includes software, support and installation for one concurrent user. Local currency pricing available.
- PLAXIS 2D provides a comprehensive solution for design and analysis of soils, rocks, and associated structures.
Surfer
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
PLAXIS 2D
Free Trial is available
Surfer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
11
8.6
102
Ease of Use
8.3
11
8.7
106
Ease of Setup
8.1
6
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.9
47
Quality of Support
8.2
10
9.2
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
6
9.3
45
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
10
8.4
107
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Map Creation
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
PLAXIS 2D and Surfer are categorized as Geology and Seismic
Unique Categories
PLAXIS 2D has no unique categories
Surfer is categorized as Mining, Oil and Gas Engineering, GIS, and Oil and Gas Simulation and Modeling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PLAXIS 2D
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
83.3%
Oil & Energy
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
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Other
0.0%
Environmental Services
29.0%
Oil & Energy
15.3%
Research
12.9%
Mining & Metals
11.3%
Civil Engineering
9.7%
Other
21.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
PLAXIS 2D has no discussions with answers
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
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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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