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PLAXIS 2D vs. Petrel E&P Software Platform

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricPLAXIS 2D

by Bentley Systems

Petrel E&P Software Platform

by SLB

Overall rating4.54.7
Review count1217
Ease of use8.68.6
Ease of setup8.39.3
Quality of support8.48.7
Meets requirements8.49.5
NPS7588.235294
Small Business58.3%35.3%
Mid-Market25.0%35.3%
Enterprise16.7%29.4%
Total page views274214
Total LLM citations1,554938

PLAXIS 2D

PLAXIS 2D is a powerful and user-friendly finite-element package intended for 2D analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics. PLAXIS is used worldwide by top engineering companies and institutions in the civil and geotechnical engineering industry. Applications range from excavations, embankments, and foundations to tunneling, mining, and reservoir geomechanics. PLAXIS is equipped with a broad range of advanced features to model a diverse range of geotechnical problems, all from within a single integrated software package.

Pros

    Petrel E&P Software Platform

    The Petrel E&P software platform brings disciplines together with best-in-class applied science in an unparalleled productivity environment. This shared earth approach enables companies to standardize workflows from exploration to production—and make more informed decisions with a clear understanding of both opportunities and risks.

    Pros