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Project MUSE
7.5#5 in academic research databasesAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MAXQDA | Project MUSE |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | MAXQDA publishes an online manual, a 30-page getting-started guide, videos, specialized analysis chapters, trainer network and user forum. | Its resource center provides subject guides, search PDFs and videos, MyMUSE account instructions, citation guidance, and instructor materials. |
| Founded | 1989 | LinkedIn lists Project MUSE as founded in 1995. |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | LinkedIn lists Baltimore, Maryland as Project MUSE headquarters and identifies its Johns Hopkins University Press campus address. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include EndNote, Mendeley, Citavi, Zotero, SurveyMonkey, SPSS, Excel, YouTube and REFI-QDA exchange files. | Discovery and linking partners include EBSCO, Ex Libris/Clarivate, Google Scholar, OCLC WorldCat, WorldShare, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. |
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
Project MUSE plans
- MUSE Journal Collection trialFree
- Premium Journals Collection (school libraries)$2,095 a year
- 2027 PLUS+ Package$13,121.40 a year
- Individual articles and issues—
- Institutional journal collectionsPriced on request
- MUSE Journal Collection subscription—
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.
Pick Project MUSE if…
It suits students, researchers, libraries, and institutions seeking multidisciplinary scholarly books and journals. It is also useful for individuals who need selected online articles or issues.