Mining & Resources · head to head
Maxwell Datacloud vs IHS Markit Petra
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Maxwell Datacloud
Mining & Resources
Cloud-based mining data management platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
IHS Markit Petra
Mining & Resources
Geological interpretation and mapping software
- From
- On request
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- They diverge on capability: Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Maxwell Datacloud and IHS Markit Petra actually diverge.
| Attribute | Maxwell Datacloud | IHS Markit Petra |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, Ios, Android | Windows |
| Founded | 2016 | 1959 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Mining & Resources).
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 Maxwell Datacloud
- Cloud data storage
- Data management
- Collaboration tools
- Analytics
- API access
- GIS systems
- Mining software
- Web services
Only in IHS Markit Petra
- Well log analysis
- Cross-section creation
- Contour mapping
- Formation tops
- Volumetric calculations
- Kingdom
- ArcGIS
- Petrel
Both cover
- Excel
- Windows support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Maxwell Datacloud
- Data storage and sharingnot IHS Markit Petra
- Team collaborationnot IHS Markit Petra
- Data analyticsnot IHS Markit Petra
- Project managementnot IHS Markit Petra
IHS Markit Petra
- Well log interpretationnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Geological mappingnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Exploration analysisnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Formation evaluationnot Maxwell Datacloud
- Resource assessmentnot Maxwell Datacloud
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Maxwell Datacloud
Nothing recorded yet. See the Maxwell Datacloud review.
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).
Pricing, plan by plan
Maxwell Datacloud
Free- Free TierFree
- Basic cloud storage
- Data sharing
- Limited users
- Professional$4000/year
- Advanced analytics
- Unlimited users
- Custom integrations
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
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose IHS Markit Petra if
- You need well log analysis.
- You work on Windows.
- You also want cross-section creation.
Questions people ask
- Is Maxwell Datacloud or IHS Markit Petra better?
- Neither clearly leads. Maxwell Datacloud starts at Free and IHS Markit Petra at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Maxwell Datacloud or IHS Markit Petra?
- Maxwell Datacloud has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Maxwell Datacloud and On request for IHS Markit Petra.
- Does Maxwell Datacloud or IHS Markit Petra run on more platforms?
- Maxwell Datacloud runs on Web, Windows, Ios, Android. IHS Markit Petra runs on Windows.
- 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 Maxwell Datacloud best used for?
- Maxwell Datacloud is most often used for data storage and sharing, team collaboration, data analytics, project management. Of those, data storage and sharing and team collaboration are not what IHS Markit Petra is typically brought in for.
- What can Maxwell Datacloud do that IHS Markit Petra cannot?
- Maxwell Datacloud covers Cloud data storage, Data management, Collaboration tools, Analytics. IHS Markit Petra covers Well log analysis, Cross-section creation, Contour mapping, Formation tops. Both handle Excel, Windows support.