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Qualitative Data Analysis Software
Qualitative data analysis software helps you organize, code, and interpret text, audio, video, and other research material; compare the analysis features you need with supported platforms.
This board uses a signal score out of 10 and marks for a public API, open-source code, and a free tier. It also compares pricing, coding tools, transcription, and team features.
- 20 platforms
- 9 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 CCATMAcatma.de
Free, open-source text markup tool for annotating, analyzing and visualizing shared corpora.
- 2 AAvidemuxavidemux.sourceforge.net
Free, open-source desktop software for editing video files and automating tasks.
- 3 QQualCoderqualcoder.org
Free, open-source research software for organizing coded data and creating exportable reports.
- 4 CCollatticegithub.com
Free, open-source self-hosted kanban board with agent access and live updates.
- 5 TTaguettetaguette.org
Free, open-source tool for highlighting, tagging and exporting research documents.
- 6 MMAXQDAmaxqda.com
Research software for reviewing literature, interviews, questionnaires and focus groups.
- 7 QQualitatiqualitati.com
Web platform for qualitative research with AI-led participant conversations and surveys.
- 8 HHyperTRANSCRIBEresearchware.com
Paid transcription tool for Windows and macOS with timestamps but no speaker identification.
- 9 QQuirkosquirkos.com
Qualitative text analysis software that imports Word, PDF, Excel and pasted web content.
- 10 D
Dedoosededoose.comCloud app for examining interviews, surveys, documents and other research materials.
- 11 WwebQDAwebqda.net
Web-based qualitative analysis for coding and querying text, media, tables and YouTube videos.
- 12 TTransanatransana.com
Research software for examining recordings, documents and survey responses with coding and reports.
- 13 AT
ATLAS.tiatlasti.comResearch software for organizing, examining and visualizing data in several formats.
- 14 D
Delvedelvetool.comWeb app for coding interview and focus-group data, with transcript imports and AI help.
- 15 OOpenQDAopenqda.org
Free qualitative data analysis software with coding tools for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 16 ZzotQDAzotqda.org
Free qualitative data analysis software with coding tools for Windows, macOS and Linux.
- 17 QQDAcityqdacity.com
Web-based qualitative analysis tool with coding, audio/video review and team collaboration.
- 18 NT
NVivo Transcriptionlumivero.com - 19 QMQDA Minerprovalisresearch.com
Research software with tools to detect sentiment and identify entities in text.
- 20 HHyperRESEARCHresearchware.com
Paid qualitative analysis software for coding and audio or video research on Windows or macOS.
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How to choose
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a tool that works on the devices your team uses. The comparison includes Windows, macOS, web, Linux, self-hosted, and iOS support.
For example, HyperRESEARCH lists Windows and macOS support. Check the individual tool details before choosing if you need a particular platform.
Does it have a free plan or trial?
Check whether a tool offers a free plan, a trial, or a paid subscription, and confirm the price and terms that fit your budget.
Listed examples include a 20-day trial for ATLAS.ti, a 30-day trial and plans from $12.95 per month for Dedoose, and a free plan with paid options from €12 per month for QDAcity.
What kinds of material can it analyze?
Compare the analysis features against your research materials. The board covers mixed-methods analysis, audio and video analysis, and whether transcription is included.
A tool focused on transcription may suit a different workflow from one with coding tools or mixed-methods analysis, so check those fields in the comparison.
Does it support your team's workflow?
Check team collaboration if several people need to work with the same project. Also compare coding tools and the transcription options against the tasks your team handles.
If you need to inspect or change a tool's code, check its open-source status and licence rather than assuming a free plan means open source.
Questions
What is qualitative data analysis software used for?
It helps researchers organize, code, and interpret qualitative material. Compare analysis features such as coding, mixed-methods analysis, and audio or video support.
Which qualitative data analysis software has a free plan?
The board marks whether a tool has a free plan. CATMA, Avidemux, Collattice, OpenQDA, and QDAcity are listed with free plans.
Can I try qualitative data analysis software before paying?
Some tools offer trials or free plans. Examples include ATLAS.ti with a 20-day trial and MAXQDA with a 14-day trial; check a tool's pricing details for current terms.
What platforms should I compare for QDA software?
Compare Windows, macOS, web, Linux, self-hosted, and iOS support with the devices and setup your team uses.
How do I choose QDA software for audio or video?
Compare audio/video analysis and whether transcription is included. Also check supported platforms and whether the tool's other analysis features fit your work.
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