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Compare ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst and Surfer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$599.00 1 License Per Year
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ArcGIS Geostatistical AnalystSurfer
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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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Surfer excels in data visualization, with a strong rating of 9.0, allowing for detailed and visually appealing map outputs, while ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst, although competent, has a lower emphasis on visualization features.
- Reviewers mention that Surfer's ease of setup is rated at 9.1, making it a user-friendly option for small businesses, whereas ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst lacks specific ratings in this area, which may indicate a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight Surfer's quality of support with a score of 9.2, indicating that users feel well-supported, while ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst's support is rated lower at 8.6, suggesting potential gaps in user assistance.
- Users on G2 note that Surfer has a strong focus on map creation features, particularly in publishing, which is rated at 8.6, while ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst's publishing capabilities are not as prominently mentioned, indicating a possible limitation in this area.
- Reviewers say that Surfer's data manipulation capabilities are rated lower at 6.7, which may be a drawback for users needing advanced data handling, while ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst's specific features in data management are not highlighted, leaving some uncertainty about its performance in this area.
- Users report that both products have similar ratings for spatial analysis, with Surfer at 8.5 and ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst slightly higher, but the specific analytical tools and functionalities offered by ArcGIS are often praised for their depth and versatility.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
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
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
No trial information availableSurfer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
12
8.6
102
Ease of Use
8.8
12
8.7
106
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
47
Quality of Support
8.6
12
9.2
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
45
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
12
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
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst and Surfer are categorized as Geology and Seismic
Unique Categories
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst 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
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
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
Telecommunications
14.3%
Oil & Energy
14.3%
Computer & Network Security
14.3%
Consulting
7.1%
Research
7.1%
Other
42.9%
Environmental Services
29.0%
Oil & Energy
15.3%
Research
12.9%
Mining & Metals
11.3%
Civil Engineering
9.7%
Other
21.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Research
I use the interpolation tool to fill in missing values, It works pretty well and is easy to use. The extract values to table tool is also pretty useful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Pranav P.
Verified User in Research
Its hard to run iterating calculations using point and click interface of the analyst. Coding through python API is essential. Finding correct tool in the spatial analyst is difficult too.
Surfer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hugo J.
Verified User in Environmental Services
Naturally Surfer's contouring abilities are at the core of the package functionality
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Administration
cost is a concern with decreasing budgets.
Verified User in Research
I use the interpolation tool to fill in missing values, It works pretty well and is easy to use. The extract values to table tool is also pretty useful
Hugo J.
Verified User in Environmental Services
Naturally Surfer's contouring abilities are at the core of the package functionality
Pranav P.
Verified User in Research
Its hard to run iterating calculations using point and click interface of the analyst. Coding through python API is essential. Finding correct tool in the spatial analyst is difficult too.
Verified User in Government Administration
cost is a concern with decreasing budgets.
Alternatives
Discussions
ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst 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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