ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst vs. Surfer

ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst is an ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, and ArcGIS Enterprise extension. It is not always possible or practical to predict and model spatial phenomena through real-world observations. ArcGIS Geostatistical Analyst includes spatial interpolation methods that let you generate optimal surfaces from sample data and evaluate predictions for better decision-making. This solution is especially helpful for atmospheric data analysis, petroleum and mining exploration, environmental analysis, precision agriculture, and fish and wildlife studies.

Surfer® is a full-function 2D and 3D mapping, modeling, and analysis software package for scientists and engineers. Surfer's sophisticated interpolation engine quickly transforms XYZ and XYZC data into publication-quality maps. Virtually every aspect of the map is customizable. Enhance maps with profiles, legends, titles and labels, faults and breaklines, or external maps from any web mapping service. Surfer is used extensively by geologists, geophysicists, hydrologists, archaeologists, oceanographers, biologists, consultants, engineers, and many others across the globe.