Maze
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User research platform for product teams
How to Replace MazeOverview
Features
44 features across 15 categories
Analysis(4)
Automatically identify key themes and patterns in qualitative responses using machine learning.
AI-powered transcription of moderated sessions and video interviews with timestamps.
Get AI-generated recommendations and action items based on research findings.
Automatically analyze sentiment of open-ended responses to understand user emotions and attitudes.
Analytics(8)
Segment and filter results by participant demographics, behaviors, and responses.
Compare your design performance against industry competitors and benchmarks.
Track drop-off points and analyze user behavior through multi-step prototype flows.
Visualize user behavior with click heatmaps and watch playback of individual user sessions.
View live test results and participant responses as they come in with interactive dashboards.
Automatically measure task completion and success rates for usability metrics.
Track how long participants spend on each task to identify friction points.
Automatically extract and organize key moments from session recordings.
Collaboration(3)
Mark up and annotate screenshots and recordings to highlight findings.
Share findings, annotate results, and collaborate with team members on insights and decisions.
Organize teams and projects with role-based access control across workspaces.
Customization(1)
White-label your tests and surveys with custom branding and domain settings.
Data(1)
Export all data in CSV, JSON, or PDF formats for further analysis.
Data Collection(1)
Create custom surveys with multiple question types to collect quantitative and qualitative data.
Data Management(1)
Store and organize past research studies and findings for reference and comparison.
Integration(3)
Access test data and participant information programmatically via REST API.
Import designs directly from Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch to test without exporting.
Receive real-time notifications and trigger automated workflows when tests complete.
Localization(1)
Launch tests and surveys in 50+ languages to reach global audiences.
Participants(4)
Target participants based on their behavior patterns and engagement history.
Access a global panel of verified participants for unmoderated user testing across demographics.
Offer rewards and incentives to participants via gift cards and payments.
Pre-qualify participants with screening questions before they enter your study.
Reporting(1)
Automatically generate and distribute research reports on a scheduled basis.
Security(2)
Control access to tests and data with granular role-based permission settings.
Enterprise single sign-on support with SAML 2.0 integration for security.
Surveys(3)
Measure Net Promoter Score and track customer satisfaction over time.
Collect star ratings and feedback on specific design elements and features.
Use standardized SUS questionnaire to measure overall usability of your product.
Templates(1)
Start with pre-built templates for common research methodologies and use cases.
Testing(10)
Compare two design variations to determine which performs better with users.
Identify accessibility issues and compliance gaps in your prototypes.
Understand information architecture preferences through open and closed card sorting studies.
Identify where users intuitively click to complete tasks in your design.
Test responsive designs and mobile-specific experiences on phones and tablets.
Conduct one-on-one interviews and moderated usability tests with video recording and screen sharing.
Show participants multiple designs and measure which they prefer and why.
Test interactive prototypes and wireframes to gather user feedback on design and functionality.
Validate website and app navigation structures with unmoderated tree testing.
Launch tests to your own participants or Maze's panel without requiring a moderator.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic surveys and prototype testing
Starter
- ✓Unlimited surveys
- ✓prototype testing
- ✓basic analytics
Growth
Popular- ✓All features
- ✓participant panel access
- ✓moderated testing
Scale
- ✓Advanced analytics
- ✓custom integrations
- ✓priority support
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Integrations
28 known integrations