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BOSS811 vs Surfer: Which is a better fit?

Updated on December 22nd, 2024
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 2,525 reviews from GIS users.
% Fit
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Data Mapping
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Data Import/Export
4.5
Geographic Maps
4.7
Map Creation
5.0
Location Tracking
--
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Data Mapping
4.5
Data Import/Export
4.8
Geographic Maps
4.3
Map Creation
5.0
Location Tracking
NA
User satisfaction
4.8
User reviews51
Ease of use
4.8
Functionality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Customer support
4.8
4.6
User reviews27
Ease of use
4.1
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Customer support
4.4
Price starts from
/user
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
/user
Yearly subscription
Free version
Free trial
Best for

One Call Locate Ticket Management for 811 Call Before You Dig, excavating or locating services for Pipelines, Energy, Fiber, Telecom, municipalities, gas, water, electric & underground utilities.

Surfer primarily serves professionals involved in environmental services, engineering consulting, resource exploration and extraction, and education.

User reviews
pros & cons
1 / 4
View Reviews
1 / 4
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Video reviews
No video reviews yet
No video reviews yet
User interface
No videos provided by vendor
No videos provided by vendor
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5 screenshots
106531
5 screenshots
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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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3D Imaging
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

BOSS811

Top Features
23/30
  • Census Data Integration
  • Data Collection
  • Geotargeting
  • Monitoring
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Trend Analysis
  • 3D Imaging
  • Activity Dashboard
  • API
  • Color Codes/Icons
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Visualization
  • Geocoding
  • Geographic Maps
  • Geolocation
  • Image Management
  • Internet Mapping
  • Interoperability
  • Labeling
  • Location Tracking
  • Map Creation
  • Map Sharing
  • Multi-Location
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Route Optimization
  • Third-Party Integrations
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Surfer

10/30
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BOSS811

  • Best Value Oil and Gas
    Software (2023)
  • Best Value Oil and Gas
    Software (2022)

Surfer

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BOSS811
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Surfer
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
BOSS811
  • By BOSS Solutions
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1997
Surfer
  • By Golden Software
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1983
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