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IHS Markit Petra vs Maxwell Datacloud

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IHS Markit Petra

Software

Geological interpretation and mapping software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Maxwell Datacloud

Software

Cloud-based mining data management platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IHS Markit Petra and Maxwell Datacloud actually diverge.

Attributes where IHS Markit Petra and Maxwell Datacloud differ
AttributeIHS Markit PetraMaxwell Datacloud
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Windows, Ios, Android
Founded19592016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log analysis
  • Cross-section creation
  • Contour mapping
  • Formation tops
  • Volumetric calculations
  • Kingdom
  • ArcGIS
  • Petrel

Only in Maxwell Datacloud

  • Cloud data storage
  • Data management
  • Collaboration tools
  • Analytics
  • API access
  • GIS systems
  • Mining software
  • Web services

Both cover

  • Excel
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IHS Markit Petra

  • Well log interpretationnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Geological mappingnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Exploration analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Formation evaluationnot Maxwell Datacloud
  • Resource assessmentnot Maxwell Datacloud

Maxwell Datacloud

  • Data storage and sharingnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Team collaborationnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Data analyticsnot IHS Markit Petra
  • Project managementnot IHS Markit Petra

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

IHS Markit Petra

  • IHS Markit Petra's product page (ihsmarkit.com/products/petra.html) now redirects live to spglobal.com, confirming IHS Markit's merger into S&P Global means the Petra product line is sold under S&P Global rather than as an independent IHS Markit product (redirect observed 19 August 2026).

Maxwell Datacloud

Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.

Pricing, plan by plan

IHS Markit Petra

On request
  • Petra Standard$8000/year
    • Well log analysis
    • Cross-sections
    • Contour mapping
  • Petra Professional$15000/year
    • 3D visualization
    • Advanced mapping
    • Volumetric analysis

Maxwell Datacloud

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Basic cloud storage
    • Data sharing
    • Limited users
  • Professional$4000/year
    • Advanced analytics
    • Unlimited users
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose IHS Markit Petra if

  • You need well log analysis.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want cross-section creation.
IHS Markit Petra review

Choose Maxwell Datacloud if

  • You need cloud data storage.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want data management.
Maxwell Datacloud review

Questions people ask

Is IHS Markit Petra or Maxwell Datacloud better?
Neither clearly leads. IHS Markit Petra starts at On request and Maxwell Datacloud at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IHS Markit Petra or Maxwell Datacloud?
Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for IHS Markit Petra and Free for Maxwell Datacloud.
Does IHS Markit Petra or Maxwell Datacloud run on more platforms?
IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows. Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use Maxwell Datacloud for free?
Yes. Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. IHS Markit Petra starts at On request.
What is IHS Markit Petra best used for?
IHS Markit Petra is most often used for well log interpretation, geological mapping, exploration analysis, formation evaluation. Of those, well log interpretation and geological mapping are not what Maxwell Datacloud is typically brought in for.
What can IHS Markit Petra do that Maxwell Datacloud cannot?
IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. Both handle Excel, Windows support.
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