Top 10 Best Drilling Software of 2026

WellPlan by Halliburton is a leading-edge drilling software suite designed for comprehensive well planning, real-time optimization, and post-well analysis in the oil and gas industry. It integrates advanced modules for trajectory design, hydraulics simulation, torque and drag analysis, casing design, and pore pressure prediction to minimize risks and NPT. Widely trusted by major operators, it supports complex environments like HPHT wells, extended-reach drilling, and offshore operations, enabling data-driven decisions throughout the drilling lifecycle.

Drillbench, developed by SLB (Schlumberger), is a comprehensive drilling simulation software that models the entire drilling process from planning to real-time operations. It excels in simulating transient hydraulics, torque and drag, dynamic pressure control, and managed pressure drilling (MPD) for safer and more efficient well construction. Widely used in the oil and gas industry, it integrates physics-based models with real-time data for optimized decision-making.

StressCheck by Halliburton is a specialized geomechanics software for drilling operations, focusing on 3D wellbore stability analysis, stress profiling, and prediction of risks like borehole collapse, fracturing, and sand production. It uses advanced finite element modeling to simulate poroelastic stress changes around the wellbore, helping optimize mud weights, casing designs, and drilling trajectories. Integrated within Halliburton's Landmark suite, it supports pre-drill planning and real-time monitoring to minimize non-productive time (NPT).

ForeSite by Weatherford is a real-time drilling intelligence platform designed to optimize drilling operations through advanced analytics, hydraulic modeling, and automated advisory tools. It integrates rig sensor data with cloud-based AI and machine learning to provide actionable insights, reducing non-productive time and improving rate of penetration. The software supports torque and drag analysis, vibration monitoring, and real-time decision support for drilling engineers.

DrillWorks by Halliburton is a comprehensive suite of drilling software designed for well planning, real-time operations monitoring, and post-well analysis in the oil and gas industry. Key modules include WellPlan for torque, drag, and hydraulics simulations; DrillScan for pore pressure and fracture gradient prediction; and DrillWorks Advisor for real-time decision support. It leverages Halliburton's domain expertise to optimize drilling efficiency, mitigate risks, and reduce non-productive time across complex environments.

GENESIS from PVI Design (pvidesign.com) is a high-fidelity drilling simulation software tailored for the oil and gas industry. It excels in modeling complex drilling operations, including hydraulics, torque and drag, managed pressure drilling (MPD), and well control scenarios. Primarily used for driller training, well planning, and real-time operational support, it integrates physics-based simulations with customizable rig models for realistic scenario replication.

Petrel, developed by SLB (slb.com), is a comprehensive subsurface platform with dedicated drilling modules for well path planning, trajectory optimization, anti-collision analysis, and real-time data integration. It enables geoscientists and drilling engineers to design wells informed by seismic, reservoir models, and geological uncertainties, optimizing for reservoir drainage and risk mitigation. While not a standalone drilling tool, its strength lies in bridging subsurface characterization with drilling operations for holistic decision-making.

StabView from drillstring.net is a specialized drilling software focused on drillstring stability analysis, enabling engineers to model and predict vibrations such as whirl, stick-slip, and bit walk in bottom hole assemblies (BHAs). It supports BHA design optimization by simulating dynamic responses under various drilling conditions, helping to minimize non-productive time and equipment failures. The tool provides detailed visualizations and reports for proactive decision-making in oil and gas drilling operations.

WellView from Core Lab is a comprehensive well lifecycle management software with robust capabilities for drilling operations, including real-time data monitoring, well planning, and performance analysis. It centralizes well data from drilling through completions and production in a relational database, enabling advanced visualization, reporting, and decision-making tools. Widely used in the oil and gas industry, it supports multi-well environments and customizable workflows for optimizing drilling efficiency.

Enverus Drilling, part of the Enverus platform, delivers data-driven analytics and intelligence for oil and gas drilling operations, including real-time rig tracking, well performance benchmarking, and economic forecasting. It leverages one of the industry's largest databases of historical and current drilling data to help operators optimize rig schedules, evaluate performance, and reduce costs. The software integrates seamlessly with broader Enverus tools for upstream planning and decision-making.