Head-to-head · Eye Tracking Software
EyeWorks vs RealEye
EyeWorks leads on 0 checks, RealEye on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEyeWorks · 8.8/10
- Free trialonly RealEye
EyeWorks scores higher on our rubric for eye tracking software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
EyeWorks is the better fit for mature live studies with rich analysis. RealEye is the better fit for browser research with surveys and facial coding.
- EyeWorks fits best
Mature live studies with rich analysis
- RealEye fits best
Browser research with surveys and facial coding
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Side by side
| Feature | EyeWorks 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | RealEye 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #4 in Eye Tracking Software | #6 in Eye Tracking Software |
| Best for | Mature live studies with rich analysis | Browser research with surveys and facial coding |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | $325/mo |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Support | Email, Phone | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Specs | ||
| Input method | Hardware | Not checked yet |
| Study mode | Live | Not checked yet |
| Participant limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Gaze visualizations | Heatmaps, GazeTraces, GazeClusters, GazeStats, GazeClips, BeeSwarms, Dynamic Heatmaps | Not checked yet |
| Export formats | CSV; standard statistical analysis packages | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | iOS, Android, Windows Phone devices via the Scene Camera Module | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | EyeWorks is research software for designing live eye-tracking studies, presenting test materials, collecting gaze and behavioral data, analyzing viewing patterns, and reporting results. It is suited to researchers working with displays,… Read the review → |
RealEye is a web-based research platform for universities, research teams, agencies, enterprises, and digital product teams. It uses webcam-based eye tracking in the browser to study attention and behavior across images, videos, live… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EyeWorks — where it wins
- Supports scripting across images, web pages, videos, and external interfaces
- Combines gaze, behavioral, scene-camera, and multi-display recording
- Offers ROI, dynamic-ROI, visualization, reporting, and CSV export
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting the vendor
- Hardware is required for the eye-tracking workflow
- Mobile-device support depends on the Scene Camera Module
RealEye — where it wins
- Tests images, videos, websites, mockups, and social-media-style feeds
- Combines eye tracking, facial coding, surveys, and interaction tracking
- Offers heatmaps, fixation analysis, exports, APIs, and participant recruitment
Where it doesn't
- No free plan, with Basic starting at $325 per month on annual billing
- Basic studies are limited to 3 minutes and 20 own participants monthly
- Advertising workflows test mockups or HTML copies, not live third-party platforms
- EyeWorks8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A mature live-study suite for researchers needing detailed gaze analysis and reporting.
Visit EyeWorksFull verdict → - RealEye8.5/10 · 7-day trial
A broad browser research platform combining eye tracking, surveys, and facial coding.
Visit RealEyeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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