Qualitative Data Analysis (QDA)

Atlas.ti

Dedoose

MAXQDA

Nvivo

Delivery

Application for Windows, macOS

Web-based, or application for Windows, macOS, Linux

Application for Windows, macOS

Application for Windows, macOS

Data Types

doc; .docx; .rtf ; .odt ; .htm; .html ; .txt ; .ooxml
bmp, gif, jpeg, jpg, png, tif and tiff.
aac, m4a, mp3, mp4, wav.
3g2, 3gp, 3gp2, 3gpp, asf, avi, m4v, mov, mp4, wmv, mp3, mp4

rtf, txt, doc, docx, xlm, xls, xlsx, htm, html, mp3, wav, m4a, wma, mp4

rtf, txt, doc, docx, pdf, xls, xlsx, mp4, mov, 3gp, 3ggp, m4v, avchd, mp3, wav, aac, m4a, qdpx,

rtf, txt, doc, docx, pdf, xls, mp3, m4a, wma, wav, mpg, mpeg, mpe, mp4, avi, wmv, mov, qt, 3gp, mts, m2ts

Functions

Coding, Aggregation, Query, Visualization

Coding, Query, Visualization, Statistical Tools

Coding, Aggregation, Query, Visualization, Statistical Tools

Coding, Aggregation, Query, Visualization

Pros and Cons

Auto-coding options. Interface is complex. Fewer visualizations. Data stored locally, so make your own backups.

Good for teamwork. Lots of visualization options. Somewhat complicated interface. Data can be stored and/or backed up in the cloud. HIPPA compliant.

Supports mixed-methods analysis. Collaboration is difficult. Data stored locally, so make your own backups.

Easier to learn than many proprietary QDA tools. Must purchase server space for real-time collaboration. Data stored locally, so make your own backups.

User Supports

Atlas.ti Support

Video Tutorials

Atlas.ti AI Lab

DeDoose Support

Tutorials & Guides

MAXQDA Support

Tutorials

See our Nvivo @ UT Guide