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Qualitative analysis

NVivo

Long-standing software for coding and analysing qualitative data such as interviews and focus groups.

★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5

CategoryQualitative analysis
Workflow stageData management & analysis
PricingPaid (licence) · always check the current price before buying
PlatformsWindows, Mac
PrivacyDesktop-first, so data can stay local.

Pricing

Paid (licence) See the vendor's page for current pricing.

Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.

What it is

Long-standing software for coding and analysing qualitative data such as interviews and focus groups.

What it's good for

Pros

  • Trusted in academia
  • Strong audit trail
  • Desktop and private

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Dated feel
  • Newer AI-assist is limited

Our verdict

A dependable, private choice for rigorous qualitative work, if you can justify the licence.

Alternatives: Dovetail, Dedoose.

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