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2D and 3D mapping and modelling tool

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Surfer - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Surfer overview

What is Surfer?

Surfer is a 2D and 3D mapping and modelling tool, which helps display data while maintaining accuracy and precision. Users can communicate information related to geology, environmental, hydrology, construction and more. Its 3D viewer lets professionals monitor point data and surfaces and analyze data patterns.

Starting price

599per user /
per year

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Surfer’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Surfer reviews

Overall rating

4.6

/5

27

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8.81/10
Rating distribution

5

4

3

2

1

16

11

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Pros
“Customer support is fantastic. Basic features are relatively easy to use and advanced features have interesting applications that I look forward to learning and utilizing.”
SM

Stephen M.

Staff Scientist

“I truly recommend surfer to anyone who would like a much more streamlined GIS software that produces beautiful maps and it's cheaper than other top notch GIS programs.”
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Manuel G.

Geólogo

“Beautiful maps and representations with nice contouring and excellent interpolation methods.”
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EYLENTH P.

Analista de Ambiente

Cons
“Fairly large learning curve, earlier versions missed some key functions.”
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Corey H.

Archaeologist

“It can be difficult for a beginner to navigate surfer.”
WN

Wilfred N.

Freelancer

“As many of the GIS softwares it can be difficult at first, but once you get the hang of it you shouldn't have any issues, just beware that there are not that many tutorials online.”
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Manuel G.

Geólogo

Who uses Surfer?

Based on 27 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Environmental Services
Civil Engineering
Education Management
Higher Education
Others

Use cases

Mining
GIS
Location Intelligence

Surfer's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Surfer users:

Data import/export
Reporting & statistics
Cross section creation
GPS
Geographic maps
3D imaging

All Surfer features

Features rating:

Data mapping
Data visualization
Geolocation
Map creation
Reporting/Analytics
Data analysis tools
Spatial analysis

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Surfer pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

599

/user

Per year

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Surfer price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Surfer's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“Customer support is fantastic. Basic features are relatively easy to use and advanced features have interesting applications that I look forward to learning and utilizing.”
SM

Stephen M.

Staff Scientist

“I truly recommend surfer to anyone who would like a much more streamlined GIS software that produces beautiful maps and it's cheaper than other top notch GIS programs.”
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Manuel G.

Geólogo

Surfer integrations (2)

Top integrations

Surfer support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support

Training options

Documentation
Live Online
Webinars
Videos

Surfer FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Surfer offer?

Surfer has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $599.00/year
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of Surfer?

Surfer has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does Surfer support?

Surfer supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Surfer offer an API?

No, Surfer does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does Surfer offer?

Surfer offers the following support options:
Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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