Compare AVEVA Engineering and Surfer 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$599.00 1 License Per Year
AVEVA Engineering
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AVEVA EngineeringSurfer
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 AVEVA Engineering excels in data visualization, with a score of 9.0, allowing for clear and effective representation of complex engineering data, while Surfer, although strong, has a slightly lower focus on this area.
- Reviewers mention that Surfer shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.1, making it a preferred choice for users who prioritize a quick and straightforward installation process, whereas AVEVA Engineering does not provide a specific score for this criterion.
- G2 users highlight that Surfer offers superior quality of support with a score of 9.2, indicating that users feel well-supported and valued, while AVEVA Engineering's support quality is rated at 8.3, suggesting room for improvement.
- Users on G2 note that AVEVA Engineering has a strong product direction with a positive rating of 8.9, indicating a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, while Surfer's product direction is rated at 8.4, which is still good but slightly less favorable.
- Reviewers mention that Surfer is particularly effective in data manipulation, scoring 6.7, which some users find limiting compared to AVEVA Engineering's capabilities, although specific scores for data manipulation were not provided for AVEVA Engineering.
- Users say that both products cater well to small businesses, with Surfer having a larger market segment representation at 53.2% compared to AVEVA Engineering's 36.4%, indicating a broader acceptance and usage among smaller enterprises.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AVEVA Engineering
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
AVEVA Engineering
No trial information availableSurfer
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
11
8.6
102
Ease of Use
7.9
11
8.7
106
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.1
48
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.9
47
Quality of Support
8.3
10
9.2
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.3
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
11
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AVEVA Engineering and Surfer are categorized as Oil and Gas Engineering
Unique Categories
AVEVA Engineering has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AVEVA Engineering
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
Oil & Energy
45.5%
Civil Engineering
27.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.1%
Maritime
9.1%
Airlines/Aviation
9.1%
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%
Most Helpful Reviews
AVEVA Engineering
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Antonina A.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Very flexible and allows for multiple location as well as improved work efficiency around the globe able to implement changes so fast and schedules programmes more effectively and through great intergration.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Surfer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gilvan H.
Verified User in Research
It is very easy to use, export and import many types of files, gridding operations are easy to understand and to perform, automation is easy to implement
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Government Administration
cost is a concern with decreasing budgets.
Antonina A.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Very flexible and allows for multiple location as well as improved work efficiency around the globe able to implement changes so fast and schedules programmes more effectively and through great intergration.
Gilvan H.
Verified User in Research
It is very easy to use, export and import many types of files, gridding operations are easy to understand and to perform, automation is easy to implement
Verified User in Government Administration
cost is a concern with decreasing budgets.
Alternatives
Discussions
AVEVA Engineering 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
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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