Best UX Research Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Maze is ranked #1 of 29 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of QuestionPunk and Optimal Workshop. The best-ranked option with a free plan is QuestionPunk. The lowest first paid tier on this page is UXArmy at $29/mo.
Research teams can compare software for planning studies, involving participants and organizing findings. Look at study types alongside moderated and unmoderated research, then consider participant recruitment and participant limits for the studies you run. Transcription and research repository features relate to managing results, while free plans and paid-from prices add cost context. Maze, QuestionPunk and Optimal Workshop are the first entries in the ranking, with HeyMarvin and Rally also near the top. The order gives you a starting sequence for comparison; weigh the criteria against your research methods and the way your team handles study evidence.
29 UX research software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Participant recruitment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maze | 8.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 2 |  QuestionPunk | 8.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $50/mo | Yes | 50 /mo | Yes | View |
| 3 | Optimal Workshop | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $199/mo | No | 199 /mo | Yes | View |
| 4 | HeyMarvin | 8.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | Rally | 7.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 6 | Lyssna | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $166/mo | Yes | 165 /mo | Yes | View |
| 7 | UXArmy | 7.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $29/mo | Yes | 25 /mo | Yes | View |
| 8 | Trymata | 7.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $300/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 9 | Dscout | 6.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | — | — | Yes | View |
| 10 | UXtweak | 6.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 11 | Userfeel | 6.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $250/mo | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 12 | Great Question | 6.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 13 | UserTesting | 6.1 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 14 | PlaybookUX | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 15 | Askable | 5.7 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 16 | Userlytics | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $699/mo | No | 699 /mo | Yes | View |
| 17 |  Outset | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 18 | Sprig | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Glean.ly | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 |  Looppanel | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $49/mo | No | 49 /mo | Yes | View |
| 21 |  FromUsers | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 22 | Lookback | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | — | Yes | View |
| 23 | Notably | 5.3 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  MUiQ | 5.2 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4998.33/mo | No | — | Yes | View |
| 25 | Aurelius | 5.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | No | 49 /mo | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which UX research software is ranked first on Inferse?
Maze is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 8.9. QuestionPunk is second and Optimal Workshop third.
How many of these have a free plan?
7 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, UXArmy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $29/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.