Community
Try out the core features on personal projects. For personal, NON-COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
Indie
For freelancers, independent artists, and hobbyists. Includes a permanent commercial license with online validation, 12 months of free updates, optional renewal at 50% off ($34.50/yr), and a $129.99 upgrade path to Pro.
Pro
For professional studios, architectural firms, and agencies. Includes a permanent commercial license with offline activation, 12 months of free updates, and optional renewal at 50% off ($99.50/yr).
| PLAN | COMMUNITY | INDIE | PRO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Use | |||
| Perspective Cropping | |||
| PBR Map Generation | |||
| Seamless Tiling Engine | |||
| Real-Time 3D Preview | |||
| Height (Material) Blending | |||
| Filter Stack | |||
| AI Upscaling | |||
| Maximum Export Resolution | 1024px (2048px Atlas) | UNLIMITED | UNLIMITED |
| Simultaneous Devices | 1 DEVICE | 2 DEVICES | 5 DEVICES |
| Updates Included | N/A | 12 Months | 12 Months |
| Updates Renewal | N/A | $34.50/yr (50% off) | $99.50/yr (50% off) |
| License Upgrade | N/A | Upgrade to Pro for $129.99 | N/A |
| Offline Activation |
Differences between Community, Indie, Steam, and Pro plans?
- COMMUNITY (WEB): FREE for personal, non-commercial use on 1 device. Includes standard map generation, perspective cropping, and exports up to 1024PX. Requires an internet connection.
- INDIE (WEB): COMMERCIAL LICENSE ($69.00 ONE-TIME) FOR UP TO 2 DEVICES. Includes unlimited export resolution, height blending, filter stack, and AI upscaling. Includes 12 months of free updates and requires a periodic internet connection.
- STEAM: Same features as Indie (Web), purchased and launched through Steam. Includes lifetime updates (no renewals required) and runs directly through the Steam client without requiring a GRIEFS login. Requires a periodic internet connection.
- PRO (WEB): COMMERCIAL STUDIO LICENSE ($199.00 ONE-TIME) FOR UP TO 5 devices. Includes all features from the Indie license, plus offline activation and operation. When connected to the internet, the app utilizes your connection to retrieve updates, changelogs, and core feeds.
Is an internet connection required?
Yes. The Steam and Web (Community & Indie) editions require a continuous or periodic internet connection to authenticate, run, and validate the license.
The PRO Web edition can be activated and used entirely offline. When the host device is connected to the internet, the application uses the connection to retrieve updates, changelogs, and core news feeds, keeping your workspace up to date.
What is a perpetual license? How do updates work?
A perpetual license means you pay once and receive permanent access to the versions of SURFACE released during your active updates period. There are no recurring subscription fees; once purchased, you can continue using your licensed version indefinitely.
Each license includes 12 months of free updates. After this period, you can optionally renew updates at a 50% discount ($34.50/year for Indie, $99.50/year for Pro) to access newer features, or stay on your last eligible build indefinitely at no additional cost.
Can I use one license for both Steam and Web version?
No. Licenses purchased through our website are only valid for the web application, and Steam licenses are only valid for the Steam application. If you would like to use both, you will need to purchase a separate license for each platform.
Can I use one license for both Windows and Linux?
Yes. Licenses purchased through our website and Steam are valid for both Windows and Linux. If your purchased plan supports at least 2 simultanously registerded devices, you can use your license on both Windows and Linux and switch between them as often as you like. Steam version always supports 1 running instance no matter the platform.