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Qualitative analysis

NVivo

Long-standing software for coding and analysing qualitative data such as interviews and focus groups.

★★★★☆ 4.2 out of 5

What it is

Long-standing software for coding and analysing qualitative data such as interviews and focus groups.

What it's good for

  • Academic qualitative research
  • Large transcript sets
  • Rigorous coding

Pros

  • Trusted in academia
  • Strong audit trail
  • Desktop and private

Cons

  • Expensive
  • Dated feel
  • Newer AI-assist is limited

Pricing

Paid (licence) See the vendor's page for current pricing.

Indicative prices, which change often. Always confirm on the vendor's own page before buying.

Our verdict

A dependable, private choice for rigorous qualitative work, if you can justify the licence.

Alternatives: Dovetail, Dedoose.

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