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Head-to-head · Survey Analysis Software

Qualtrics vs Q Research Software

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Qualtrics #2 in Survey Analysis Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Qualtrics
Q Research Software #5 in Survey Analysis Software 7.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Displayr

Qualtrics leads on 1 check, Q Research Software on 0, and 0 are 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 scoreQualtrics · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Qualtrics
  • Free trialboth

Qualtrics scores higher on our rubric for survey analysis software: 9.0 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Qualtrics offers free plan; Q Research Software doesn't.

Qualtrics is the better fit for research teams needing end-to-end survey analysis. Q Research Software is the better fit for analysts focused on statistical tables and conjoint.

  • Qualtrics fits best

    Research teams needing end-to-end survey analysis

  • Q Research Software fits best

    Analysts focused on statistical tables and conjoint

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Side by side

Feature Qualtrics 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Q Research Software 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 7.5
Ranking #2 in Survey Analysis Software #5 in Survey Analysis Software
Best for Research teams needing end-to-end survey analysis Analysts focused on statistical tables and conjoint
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $420/mo —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 30 days 14 days
Free trial length 30 days 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud Desktop
Platforms Web Windows
Support Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Docs
Integrations 17 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Qualtrics 0/4 · Q Research Software 0/4
Data cleaning tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cross-tabulation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Significance testing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Response weighting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Report export formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Response limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines response cleaning, statistical analysis, crosstabs, weighting, and media analysis
  • Distributes surveys through email, web, social, QR code, anonymous links, and SMS
  • Connects with research, analytics, CRM, and work tools, plus a REST API
  • Build crosstabs, banner tables, and batch tables with multiple statistics
  • Analyze conjoint, MaxDiff, and choice models including mixed logit
  • Refresh reports with new data and export to Office and other formats
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 3 active surveys, 30 questions each, and 500 responses
  • Strategic Research starts at $420 per month with annual billing
  • Custom branding is limited on the free account, which retains Qualtrics branding
  • Windows desktop only, limiting fit for Mac-first teams
  • Paid licenses and no free plan
  • License options differ on multi-computer and Terminal Services use
Our verdict

Research teams can use Qualtrics to create, distribute, and analyze surveys across customer, employee, product, brand, and market research programs. Its scope extends beyond collecting answers: teams can filter, classify, merge, and clean…

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Q Research Software is a Windows desktop application for analyzing market research survey data. It is aimed at researchers and analysts who need statistical tables, segmentation, choice analysis, and repeatable reporting rather than a…

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  1. QualtricsSurvey Analysis Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. Q Research SoftwareSurvey Analysis Software 7.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Qualtrics — where it wins

    • Combines response cleaning, statistical analysis, crosstabs, weighting, and media analysis
    • Distributes surveys through email, web, social, QR code, anonymous links, and SMS
    • Connects with research, analytics, CRM, and work tools, plus a REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 3 active surveys, 30 questions each, and 500 responses
    • Strategic Research starts at $420 per month with annual billing
    • Custom branding is limited on the free account, which retains Qualtrics branding

  • Q Research Software — where it wins

    • Build crosstabs, banner tables, and batch tables with multiple statistics
    • Analyze conjoint, MaxDiff, and choice models including mixed logit
    • Refresh reports with new data and export to Office and other formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop only, limiting fit for Mac-first teams
    • Paid licenses and no free plan
    • License options differ on multi-computer and Terminal Services use

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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