FSTA
6.3#13 in academic research databasesWeb
VisitFSTA vs MAXQDA
MAXQDA
7.8#1 in qualitative data analysis softwareFrom $41 a monthFree planWebExtensionmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | FSTA | MAXQDA |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 | 1989 |
| Headquarters | Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom | Berlin, Germany |
| Integrations | FSTA is available through Web of Science, Ovid and EBSCOhost; FSTA with Full Text is available exclusively on EBSCO. | Documented integrations include EndNote, Mendeley, Citavi, Zotero, SurveyMonkey, SPSS, Excel, YouTube and REFI-QDA exchange files. |
| Purpose | FSTA is a literature-search database for food science and related fields, including food and health sciences. | MAXQDA is qualitative data analysis software for qualitative and mixed methods research, including literature reviews, content analysis, interviews, questionnaires, and focus groups. |
FSTA plans
- FSTA corporate pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- FSTA subscriptionPriced on request
MAXQDA plans
- MAXQDA Tailwind Free TrialFree
- AI Assist FreeFree
- MAXQDA Tailwind Pro$41 a month
- MAXQDAPriced on request
- MAXQDA Analytics ProPriced on request
- MAXQDA Tailwind EnterprisePriced on request
Pick FSTA if…
FSTA suits researchers, scientists, students, librarians, academic libraries, corporate research labs, and government agencies. It is intended for organizations needing multidisciplinary food and health science literature searching.
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.