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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (54.5% 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
Browse all 3 pricing plansVulcan
Star Rating
(12)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VulcanSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Surfer excels in data visualization, achieving a score of 9.0, which reviewers mention makes it easier to interpret complex datasets through its intuitive interface and customizable charts.
- Reviewers mention that Vulcan shines in ease of setup, with a score of 9.1, indicating that users find it straightforward to implement and integrate into their existing workflows without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight that Surfer has a higher quality of support, scoring 9.2, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team when issues arise.
- Users on G2 report that Vulcan has a strong performance in meeting requirements, scoring 9.5, which suggests that it aligns well with the specific needs of mid-market businesses, as noted by its user base.
- Reviewers mention that Surfer's product direction is perceived positively at 8.4, with users appreciating the regular updates and new features that enhance functionality over time.
- Users say that while both products have strengths, Surfer's data manipulation capabilities scored lower at 6.7, indicating that some users find it less flexible compared to Vulcan in handling complex data tasks.
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
Vulcan
No pricing availableFree Trial
Surfer
Free Trial is available
Vulcan
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
102
9.5
10
Ease of Use
8.7
106
8.8
11
Ease of Setup
9.1
48
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
47
Not enough data
Quality of Support
9.2
90
8.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
45
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
107
5.6
8
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 Vulcan are categorized as Mining and Geology and Seismic
Unique Categories
Vulcan has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Surfer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vulcan
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%
Mining & Metals
54.5%
Design
18.2%
Consumer Goods
9.1%
Civil Engineering
9.1%
Apparel & Fashion
9.1%
Other
0.0%
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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
Vulcan has no discussions with answers
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