Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) is more easily performed with the aid of software. There are a few options to choose from. The University of St. Thomas Libraries currently supports a few QDA software platforms including NVivo, Taguette, and Dedoose. Feel free to use any QDA software that meets your needs
QDA software supports qualitative and mixed methods analysis of textual and audiovisual data sources. You can use it to:
Most University of St. Thomas researchers choose to use NVivo or Taguette. Use comparison charts in this guide to discover which of the many available options are right for you and your research.
Compare Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA) software programs to see which works best for your project needs:
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| NVivo | ATLAS.ti | Dedoose | MAXQDA | Taguette | |
| Company | Lumivero | ATLAS.ti | Dedoose | MAXQDA | Open Source |
| Academic Pricing | $700 PC | $600 Mac | $60/per month | $17.95/active month | $520 | Free |
| Student Pricing | $118 PC | $118 Mac for 12-months | $12/per month | $12.95/active month | $95 for 24-months | $47 for 1 semester | Free |
| Trial Info | 14 days | No expiration date, but limited size of project. Click for details | 1st month free | 14 days | Step by Step "Getting Started" instructions |
| Notes | Web-based | Web-based |
Qualtrics is a cloud-based platform for creating and distributing web-based surveys. It can be used on any internet-connected computer.
The University of St. Thomas maintains a site-wide license for Qualtrics. All St. Thomas faculty, staff, and students can access Qualtrics by navigating to stthomas.qualtrics.com and logging in with their St. Thomas username and password.
Yes! Qualtrics offers Text IQ™ and Driver IQ™ make analyzing subjective and categorical data easy and simple. Choose to highlight key findings based on topic, sentiment, or frequency. Learn more about these tools and qualitative research here.