17.8
MAXQDA is desktop software for qualitative and mixed methods research, including literature reviews, content analysis, interviews, questionnaires, and focus groups.
Free planWebExtensionmacOS
Best Qualitative Data Analysis Software in 2026
Qualitative data analysis software helps organise and interpret coded material. Compare support for coding, mixed-methods analysis, audio or video work, transcription and team collaboration. Android is not among the platform options shown here. Check the product page for phone access, then compare web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS or self-hosted support, plus licensing and trial terms.
27.7
CATMA is a free application for computer-assisted text markup and analysis, designed for qualitative text studies with a particular focus on literary research.
Free planOpen sourceWebAPILinux
37.3
Free planOpen sourceWebLinuxmacOS
- 4
Quirkos
Quirkos is qualitative analysis software for exploring and interpreting text data.
AndroidiOSWebLinux7.2From $5 a month - 5
webQDA
webQDA is browser-based software for qualitative data analysis aimed at researchers and professionals.
AndroidiOSWeb7.1€52 one-time - 6
Qualitati
Qualitati is a web-based qualitative research platform designed for universities and research companies.
Free planWeb6.9From €9 a month - 7
Transana
Transana is qualitative analysis software for studying video, audio, image, text, PDF, and survey data on Windows and macOS.
Free planmacOSWindows6.9From $360 a year - 8
Dedoose
Dedoose is a cloud-based application for analyzing and visualizing qualitative and mixed methods data.
LinuxmacOSWindows6.6From $12.95 a month - 9
HyperTRANSCRIBE
macOSWindows6.6 - 10
Taguette
Taguette is a free, open-source tool for qualitative research that lets users organize and code material from documents.
Free planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted6.5Free plan - 11
Collattice
Collattice is a free, open-source kanban board for small teams where people and AI agents collaborate.
Free planWebAPILinuxmacOS6.4Free plan - 12
Delve
Web6.3From $200 a year - 13
ATLAS.ti
ATLAS.ti is qualitative data analysis software for organizing and examining research material, including text, PDFs, images, audio, video, and geographic data.
WebmacOSWindows6.2 - 14
QualCoder
QualCoder is free, open-source software for qualitative data analysis, available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows6.2Free plan - 15
5.5 - 16
QDA Miner
LinuxmacOSWindows5.0 - 17
OpenQDA
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 18
QDAcity
Web4.7 - 19
zotQDA
LinuxmacOSWindows4.7 - 20
HyperRESEARCH
macOSWindows4.6
Choosing well
Compare free and paid access
A free plan can help you start without a subscription. Compare what the free plan includes with the paid-from price shown for paid or freemium products.
Trial periods vary. ATLAS.ti lists a 20-day trial, while Dedoose lists a 30-day trial and Delve lists a 14-day trial.
Check where you can work
Platform support in this category includes Windows, macOS, web, Linux, self-hosted and iOS options. Match the software to the devices you plan to use.
HyperRESEARCH lists macOS and Windows support. Confirm the current platform list before choosing a desktop installation or browser-based workflow.
Match the analysis features
Use the comparison fields to check coding tools, audio or video analysis, mixed-methods analysis and transcription inclusion.
If transcription is important, verify whether it is included in the plan you want or handled through a separate product such as NVivo Transcription or HyperTRANSCRIBE.
Review teamwork and licensing
Team collaboration can matter when projects involve several people. Check how the software handles shared work before committing.
Open-source code is available in this category. Collattice is listed as open source, while other products use paid or free-plan models; review the licence before adapting code.
Questions people ask
Is there an Android app for these tools?
Android is not among the platform options shown here. Check the product page for phone access and confirm whether a web version works on your device.
Can I use a free plan?
Free plans are available in this category. Avidemux, CATMA, OpenQDA and QDAcity are listed with free-plan access.
Which products list a trial?
ATLAS.ti lists a 20-day trial, Dedoose a 30-day trial and Delve a 14-day trial. MAXQDA lists a 14-day trial.
Are any options open source?
Collattice is listed as open source. Review its licence and the project terms before changing or redistributing code.
Which platforms are covered?
The category includes Windows, macOS, web, Linux, self-hosted and iOS platform options. Check the individual product listing for its current support.
Is transcription included?
Transcription inclusion is a comparison field. Check the product listing and plan details; NVivo Transcription and HyperTRANSCRIBE are listed as separate products.