Best UX Research Software in 2026
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In short: Lyssna is ranked #1 of 29 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of QuestionPunk and Trymata. The best-ranked option with a free plan is QuestionPunk. The lowest first paid tier on this page is UXArmy at $29/mo.
UX research software can support different study formats, participant arrangements, and ways to manage findings. Maze, Lyssna, and UXArmy begin the entries, followed by Trymata and QuestionPunk. Compare study types and moderated or unmoderated research support to see which approaches are represented. Participant recruitment and participant limits help frame how each option accommodates study participants; transcription and a research repository relate to organizing research outputs. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost and access details to consider. The entries follow a ranked best-of order, giving you a starting point for comparing the research activities and workflow needs most relevant to your work.
29 UX research software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Lyssna iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$166/mo Participant recruitment: Yes
- 2 QuestionPunk iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$50/mo Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 3 Trymata iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$300/mo Participant recruitment: Yes
- 4 Userfeel iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$250/mo Participant recruitment: Yes
- 5 UXArmy iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$29/mo Participant recruitment: Yes
- 6 Maze iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Participant recruitment: Yes
- 7 Dscout iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 8 Sprig iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: NoUnmoderated research: Yes
- 9 Userlytics iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1$699/mo Participant recruitment: Yes
- 10 MUiQ iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0$4998.33/mo Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 11 Strella iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: Yes
- 12 FromUsers iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Participant recruitment: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 13 UXtweak iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7Free Participant recruitment: Yes
- 14 Askable iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Participant recruitment: Yes
- 15 Lookback iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Participant recruitment: Yes
- 16 HeyMarvin No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4Free Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 17 UserTesting iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.4 Participant recruitment: Yes
- 18 Looppanel No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$49/mo Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 19 Optimal Workshop No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6$199/mo Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 20 Rally No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 21 Fable Engage No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3$3,750/mo
- 22 Glean.ly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3
- 23 Notably No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2
- 24 Outset No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
- 25 Preely No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.2 Participant recruitment: YesModerated research: YesUnmoderated research: Yes
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which UX research software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Lyssna is ranked #1 of 29 with a score of 7.9. QuestionPunk is second and Trymata third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, UXArmy has the lowest first paid tier we found: $29/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.