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Cloud Vs Desktop

Your Desktop Simulation Tool Is Holding Your Team Back

RODSTAR, SROD, and XRod defined rod pump engineering for decades. But desktop tools built for single users on Windows machines cannot keep up with how distributed engineering teams operate today. PetroBench is the cloud-native alternative.

250+ wells per portfolio
5 simultaneous comparisons
20 languages supported
0 desktop installs
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Feature Comparison

Cloud vs Desktop, Side by Side

A direct comparison of what changes when your simulation software moves from a local install to the cloud.

Capability
PetroBench
Desktop tools
RODSTAR, SROD, XRod, etc.
Access & Deployment
Browser-based (any device)
No installation or IT tickets
Works from field, office, or home
Office desktop only
Automatic updates
IT-managed patches
No license dongles or version conflicts
Collaboration
Multi-user team access
Single-user
Shared equipment libraries
Files on local disk
Version history on every simulation
Email to share
Multi-org structure (HQ / division / region)
Data & Integration
REST API
Snowflake / Databricks integration
Public well data (WellSync)
Import SROD & RODSTAR files
Drag-and-drop
Native format only
Bulk well import (CSV/Excel)
Manual data entry
Scale & Efficiency
Side-by-side design comparison
Up to 5 simultaneously
One at a time
Bulk simulation (250+ wells)
One well at a time
Automated PDF reports
Manual Excel exports
Security & IT
SSO (Azure AD, Okta, SAML)
SCIM provisioning
Data encryption (at rest + in transit)
Local files only
Automatic backups + audit trail
Data on one machine
Compliance logging
Starting at
$200 /mo
$300-500 /mo

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Design Comparison

Compare 5 Designs at Once

Desktop tools evaluate one rod string design at a time. You run a simulation, export results to Excel, then repeat. PetroBench runs up to five configurations side-by-side with a unified results summary, so you spot the optimal taper in seconds.

  • Duplicate and tweak any design with one click
  • Collapsed results view for quick comparison across all runs
  • No more toggling between files or assembling spreadsheets
PetroBench RodSim comparing five rod pump designs simultaneously
Importing desktop simulation files into PetroBench cloud platform
File Import

Import Files From Any Desktop Tool

PetroBench reads SROD and RODSTAR files with drag-and-drop import. Wells populate automatically with original configurations, rod strings, and equipment data. No manual re-entry, no format conversion.

  • Drag-and-drop SROD and RODSTAR simulation files
  • Directional survey import from Excel with auto-detection
  • Bulk import for migrating entire well portfolios at once
Portfolio Scale

Scale Beyond Single-Well Design

Desktop tools process one well at a time. PetroBench handles entire portfolios with CSV and Excel bulk import, automated data mapping, and well management dashboards that give your team visibility across every basin.

  • CSV/Excel bulk import with smart column mapping
  • Centralized well dashboard with search and filtering
  • Run bulk simulations across 250+ wells in one batch
PetroBench bulk import data mapping for well portfolios
PetroBench interactive 3D wellbore visualization in browser
Visualization

See the Wellbore in 3D

Desktop tools rely on 2D cross-sections or separate CAD programs for wellbore visualization. PetroBench renders the entire wellbore path in 3D directly in your browser. Rotate, zoom, and inspect any depth with directional survey data overlaid.

  • Full 3D wellbore from directional survey data
  • Interactive rotation and depth inspection
  • Included in PDF reports automatically
Reporting

Generate Reports, Not Spreadsheets

Desktop tools force you to export data to Excel, then manually assemble reports. PetroBench generates branded PDF reports with rod string charts, design evaluations, 3D wellbore visualizations, and calculated results in one click.

  • One-click PDF generation from any simulation
  • Rod string charts, gearbox dynamometer, and 3D wellbore included
  • Comparison reports across multiple design scenarios
PetroBench professional PDF report with design evaluation
Migration

How Teams Typically Switch

Most teams run both tools in parallel for 2-4 weeks before fully transitioning.

1
Day 1

Import Your Existing Files

Drag-and-drop your SROD and RODSTAR files. Well data, directional surveys, equipment configurations, and rod string designs transfer automatically. No re-entry.

2
Week 1-2

Validate Results Side by Side

Run the same wells in your desktop tool and PetroBench. Compare simulation results. Validate accuracy on your own data before committing to the switch.

3
Week 3-4

Move Your Team to the Cloud

Set up SSO, invite your team, configure shared equipment libraries. Version history, collaboration, and bulk processing available from day one.

FAQ

Common Questions

What engineers ask before switching.

More secure. Desktop files sit on one machine with no backup, no encryption at rest, and no access controls. PetroBench encrypts data at rest and in transit, maintains automatic backups, provides role-based access control, and logs every action for compliance audits. SSO integration with Azure AD, Okta, and SAML ensures your identity policies apply to simulation data the same way they apply everywhere else.
PetroBench requires an internet connection to run simulations. In practice, field engineers access the platform from any device with a browser and cellular or satellite connectivity. All simulation data is saved server-side, so there is no risk of losing work if a connection drops mid-session. The simulation picks up where it left off once reconnected.
PetroBench is a cloud application and requires connectivity to run simulations. However, PDF reports can be downloaded and reviewed offline, and simulation results remain accessible once loaded. For teams in remote locations, the platform works on any connection fast enough to load a standard web page.
You do. Your simulation data, well configurations, equipment libraries, and reports belong to your organization. You can export any data at any time. PetroBench does not use customer data for model training, benchmarking, or any purpose beyond delivering the service to your team.

Ready to Move Rod Pump Design to the Cloud?

Book a 20-minute walkthrough. We will import your files and show you how PetroBench handles your wells.

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