CATMA
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VisitCATMA vs webQDA
What both publish
| Fact | CATMA | webQDA |
|---|---|---|
| Collaboration | Projects support synchronized and latest-contributions viewing modes, roles, permissions and collaborative comments. | Researchers can work collaboratively and synchronously or asynchronously, and the product description says collaboration can take place online in real time. |
| Purpose | CATMA supports computer-assisted text markup and analysis, including annotation, analysis, interpretation, and visualization. | webQDA is web-based software for qualitative data analysis intended for researchers and professionals conducting qualitative research. |
| Support | The FAQ asks users who need help to contact the CATMA team, which says it will respond as soon as possible. | The maker offers a contextual user manual, email or contact-form support for error reports, and regular training sessions and webinars. |
CATMA plans
- CATMAFree
- Public CATMA instanceFree
webQDA plans
- Individual license — 90 days€52, paid once
- Individual license — 180 days€99, paid once
- Individual license — 360 days€189, paid once
- Individual license — 720 days€356, paid once
Pick CATMA if…
CATMA suits researchers and teams conducting qualitative text studies, especially literary studies, who need flexible annotation and visual analysis. It can also suit users who want locally hosted access or programmatic access to project data.
Pick webQDA if…
It suits academic researchers, postgraduate students and professionals analyzing qualitative or business data. Teams needing browser-based collaboration and mixed media support may find its workflow relevant.