How to Build Your Own Maze
Replace Maze with a custom build. User research platform for product teams
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 44 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 44 features
Testing(10 features)
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.
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Analytics(8 features)
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.
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Analysis(4 features)
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.
Participants(4 features)
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.
Collaboration(3 features)
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.
Integration(3 features)
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.
Surveys(3 features)
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.
Security(2 features)
Control access to tests and data with granular role-based permission settings.
Enterprise single sign-on support with SAML 2.0 integration for security.
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 44 features at very easy complexity.