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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (58.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 License Per Year
No pricing available
Surfer
Star Rating
(126)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 License Per Year
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Star Rating
(18)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about aspenONE EngineeringSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that aspenONE Engineering excels in data visualization with a score of 9.0, allowing for comprehensive graphical representations of complex engineering data, while Surfer also performs well but is noted for its superior ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it more accessible for new users.
- Reviewers mention that aspenONE Engineering has a lower quality of support at 7.3, which can be a drawback for users needing immediate assistance, whereas Surfer's support is rated significantly higher at 9.2, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer service experience.
- G2 users highlight that aspenONE Engineering's data management capabilities, particularly in data capture (7.8) and data storage (6.9), are less robust compared to Surfer, which offers better data manipulation features, making it a preferred choice for users focused on detailed data analysis.
- Users on G2 note that Surfer shines in the area of map creation, particularly with its publishing feature rated at 8.6, which allows for easy sharing of maps, while aspenONE Engineering's geocoding and overlaying features are rated lower, indicating less effectiveness in these specific tasks.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong spatial analysis capabilities, aspenONE Engineering scores 8.5, indicating solid performance, Surfer's overall user experience is enhanced by its higher ease of use rating of 8.7, making it more user-friendly for everyday tasks.
- Users say that aspenONE Engineering's product direction is rated at 7.8, suggesting some concerns about future updates and features, while Surfer's higher score of 8.4 indicates a more positive outlook on its ongoing development and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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
aspenONE Engineering
No pricing availableFree Trial
Surfer
Free Trial is available
aspenONE Engineering
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
102
8.8
16
Ease of Use
8.7
106
8.2
16
Ease of Setup
9.1
48
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
47
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
90
7.3
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
45
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
107
7.8
16
Features by Category
Data Management
7.8
6
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Map Creation
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
Analysis
8.5
8
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Surfer and aspenONE Engineering are categorized as Oil and Gas Engineering
Unique Categories
aspenONE Engineering has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Surfer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
aspenONE Engineering
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
Environmental Services
29.0%
Oil & Energy
15.3%
Research
12.9%
Mining & Metals
11.3%
Civil Engineering
9.7%
Other
21.8%
Chemicals
35.3%
Oil & Energy
29.4%
Food Production
11.8%
Research
5.9%
Higher Education
5.9%
Other
11.8%
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Discussions
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
aspenONE Engineering has no discussions with answers
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