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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
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)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$599.00 1 License Per Year
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Star Rating
(25)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about gPROMSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that "Surfer" excels in data visualization, achieving a score of 9.0, while "gPROMS" falls short with a lower emphasis on this feature, leading to a less intuitive user experience for visual data representation.
- Reviewers mention that "Surfer" offers superior ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it more accessible for small businesses, whereas "gPROMS" does not provide the same level of straightforward onboarding, which can be a barrier for new users.
- G2 users highlight that "Surfer" has a higher quality of support, rated at 9.2, compared to "gPROMS" at 7.2, indicating that users of "Surfer" feel more supported and valued when seeking assistance.
- Users on G2 say that "Surfer" shines in map creation features, particularly in publishing, which scored 8.6, while "gPROMS" lacks comparable functionality, making it less effective for users needing robust mapping capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that "Surfer" has a better overall user experience, with an ease of use score of 8.7, compared to "gPROMS" at 7.6, suggesting that "Surfer" is more user-friendly and intuitive for everyday tasks.
- Users report that "Surfer" has a more positive product direction score of 8.4, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement, while "gPROMS" at 6.5 suggests potential stagnation, which may concern users looking for long-term viability.
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
gPROMS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Surfer
Free Trial is available
gPROMS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
102
8.3
14
Ease of Use
8.7
106
7.6
14
Ease of Setup
9.1
48
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
47
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
90
7.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
45
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
107
6.5
10
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 gPROMS are categorized as Oil and Gas Simulation and Modeling
Unique Categories
gPROMS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Surfer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
gPROMS
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
43.5%
Research
21.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.7%
Higher Education
8.7%
Program Development
4.3%
Other
13.0%
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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
gPROMS has no discussions with answers
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