Comparison
A ZoneVu Alternative for Geosteering Teams
ZoneVu by Ubiterra is a cloud subsurface platform spanning drilling, geosteering and completions. GeoMaster is narrower and focused on geosteering, with public pricing and a free plan. Here is an honest comparison, using only what Ubiterra states publicly.
Everything in the ZoneVu column is taken from Ubiterra’s own public description of the product, checked on 1 September 2026: www.ubiterra.com/. Where Ubiterra does not state something, this page says “not stated” rather than “no”: a marketing page cannot prove a product lacks a feature. If anything here is out of date or wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
| Capability | GeoMaster | ZoneVu |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in a browser, no install | Yes | Yes (“100% cloud-based”, “no software installs”) |
| Model-based geosteering | Yes | Geosteering stated |
| Stratigraphic geosteering | Yes | Not stated in these terms |
| Completions planning | No | Yes (connects geology to completions) |
| Single system of record across disciplines | Geosteering scope only | Yes (stated) |
| Unlimited users | No (per-plan limits) | Yes (stated) |
| SOC 2 Type II | No | Yes (badge shown) |
| Dogleg severity, apparent-to-true dip, net pay | Yes | Not stated in these terms |
| Operational dashboard for the whole team | Yes (DrillTracker) | Real-time rig data stated |
| AI assistant over project data | Yes (GeoEngine) | Not stated |
| WITSML connection | Yes (1.4.1.1, on-demand pulls) | Not stated |
| Pricing published on the website | Yes (free to £1,999 / $2,999 per month, excl. VAT) | Not published |
| UK data residency | Yes (UK South) | Not stated |
When ZoneVu is the better choice
- →You need completions planning in the same system as geosteering.
- →You need SOC 2 Type II certification today; GeoMaster does not hold it.
- →You want unlimited users rather than per-plan seat and project limits.
- →You operate in North American shale plays, where Ubiterra states its operator base.
When GeoMaster is the better choice
- →You want published pricing and a free plan rather than a sales conversation to find out the cost.
- →You want UK or European data residency; GeoMaster stores data in the UK.
- →Geosteering is the job, and you would rather not buy a completions platform to get it.
- →You want the survey mathematics (dogleg severity, apparent-to-true dip, TVD, net pay) as standard.
Try it on a real well before you decide
The free plan covers one project with no card required, so you can put GeoMaster on your own data rather than take a comparison table’s word for it.