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We've compiled a list of 9 free and paid alternatives to Surfer. The primary competitors include GRASS GIS, Spatial Feature Server. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Surfer and ArcGIS, what3words, Azimap GIS. Also you can look at other similar options here: Online Services.


GRASS GIS
Free Open Source

GRASS GIS (Geographic Resources Analysis Support System) is an open source, free software (FOSS)...

Spatial Feature Server by MapET is an ESRI Geoservices REST Implementation and works with all ESRI...

ArcGIS is geographic information system (GIS) software for visualizing, managing, creating, and...

Geocoding system for the simple communication of locations with a resolution of 3 m

Azimap is a web based GIS mapping software that provides customers with desktop capabilities on the...

GeoSheets is a free add-on for Google Spreadsheets that makes it simple to do lightweight GIS tasks...

Global Mapper is a GIS Data processing application that offers access to a variety of spatial...

OpenCPN
Free Open Source

OpenCPN is a free software (GPLv2) project to create a concise chart plotter and navigation...

Roadnav
Free Open Source

Roadnav is an open source street navigation solution capable of running on a variety of operating systems. It can obtain your position from a GPS unit, plot a map of your area, and provide directions to locations in the USA. It can also verbalize di…

Surfer is a full-function contouring, gridding, and 3D surface mapping software.

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Surfer Overview

Surfer’s sophisticated interpolation engine transforms your XYZ data into publication-quality maps. Surfer provides more gridding methods and more control over gridding parameters, including customized variograms, than any other software package on the market. You can also use grid files obtained from other sources, such as USGS DEM files or ESRI grid files. Display your grid as outstanding contour, 3D surface, 3D wireframe, watershed, vector, image, shaded relief, and post maps. Add base maps and combine map types to create the most informative display possible. Virtually all aspects of your maps can be customized to produce exactly the presentation you want. Generating publication quality maps has never been quicker or easier.

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