bioRxiv
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MAXQDA
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | bioRxiv | MAXQDA |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 1989 |
| Purpose | bioRxiv is a free online archive and distribution service for unpublished preprints in the life sciences. | MAXQDA is qualitative data analysis software for qualitative and mixed methods research, including literature reviews, content analysis, interviews, questionnaires, and focus groups. |
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Pick bioRxiv if…
It suits life sciences researchers who want to share data-containing research manuscripts before journal submission and invite reader feedback. Readers looking for preprints can access articles without charge, while keeping in mind they have not been peer-reviewed.
Pick MAXQDA if…
MAXQDA suits researchers working with documents, interviews, questionnaires, or focus groups. Teams needing shared project storage or statistical analysis can consider TeamCloud or Analytics Pro.