Lookback
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User research platform for remote moderated and unmoderated studies
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Features
41 features across 20 categories
AI Features(5)
Automatically identify and flag key moments and insights from research footage.
Generate automated research reports with AI-extracted key findings and themes.
Automatically generate executive summaries from complete research sessions.
Automatically transcribe interviews and sessions with speaker identification.
AI-powered analysis of participant emotions and sentiment throughout sessions.
Analysis(5)
Add notes, highlights, and timestamps to video and transcript content.
Side-by-side comparison of multiple participant sessions and responses.
Visual heatmaps showing where participants clicked, scrolled, and focused attention.
Full-text search across transcripts to find specific discussion points.
Organize and categorize research data with custom tags for easy retrieval.
Analytics(1)
Track study metrics including completion rates, session duration, and participant feedback.
Collaboration(2)
Create and share video clips with timestamps and annotations for stakeholder review.
Real-time collaboration tools for multiple team members to review and comment on research.
Compliance(2)
Generate audit trails and compliance documentation for regulatory requirements.
Automated GDPR-compliant consent collection and documentation.
Core(2)
Record participant screens to capture application interactions and digital workflows.
Capture high-quality video and audio from remote participants with automatic device permission handling.
Customization(1)
White-label research studies with custom branding and participant experience.
Data Management(1)
Download raw video files, transcripts, and reports in multiple formats.
Integration(2)
REST API for programmatic access to research data and study management.
Real-time webhooks for integrating study events with external systems.
Localization(1)
Research studies in multiple languages with automatic translation of transcripts.
Moderation(1)
Real-time chat, screen annotation, and participant guidance during sessions.
Platform(1)
iOS and Android native apps for participant recruitment and study access.
Post-Production(1)
Trim, cut, and edit recorded sessions directly within the platform.
Recruiting(3)
Built-in payment processing for participant incentives with multiple payment methods.
Self-service portal for participants to access study instructions and submit recordings.
Access a vetted pool of research participants matching specific demographics and criteria.
Security(2)
Granular permission settings for team member access to projects and recordings.
Redact sensitive information and control data retention policies.
Storage(1)
Secure cloud storage for all research recordings with automatic backup.
Study Design(2)
Embed surveys and questionnaires within research studies to collect quantitative data.
Create and assign specific tasks for participants to complete during studies.
Study Types(4)
Create unmoderated studies where participants complete tasks asynchronously.
Multi-participant group discussion sessions with speaker identification.
Dedicated interface for conducting one-on-one interviews with built-in note-taking.
Conduct live interviews and usability tests with real-time participant interaction.
Templates(1)
Access pre-built study templates for common research methodologies.
Testing(3)
Compare participant reactions between different design variations.
Test mobile applications and websites with native app and mobile browser support.
Test interactive prototypes and wireframes with built-in design tool integration.
Pricing
Starter
- ✓DIY studies
- ✓video recording
- ✓basic analysis
Professional
Popular- ✓All Starter + moderated sessions
- ✓transcription
- ✓sentiment analysis
Business
- ✓All Professional + AI insights
- ✓recruitment
- ✓focus groups
Enterprise
- ✓All features + white-label
- ✓SSO
- ✓custom SLA
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Integrations
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