Research Studio
Research Studio: A web-based research workspace for analyzing files, generating insights and transcribing media. Ranked #17 of 24 in User Research Repositories Software by our editors (7.2/10); pricing: 3-day trial; best for freelancers analyzing uploaded research files.
At a glance
- Editor score7.2 / 10
- Pricing3-day trial
- Best forFreelancers analyzing uploaded research files
- Paid from$12/mo
- TranscriptionYes
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Accepts research files across spreadsheets, documents, presentations and PDFs
- Generates summaries, sentiment analysis, personas and competitor findings
- Transcribes audio and video in 99+ languages on paid plans
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $12 per month with annual billing
- Business pricing is per user, and monthly billing costs more
- Notion is the only listed integration
Our verdict on Research Studio
Research Studio is a web application for UX designers, user researchers and agencies who need to organize and analyze research materials. Users can upload spreadsheets, documents, presentations and PDFs, as well as audio and video. Its features center on turning those materials into summaries, insights and sentiment analysis, with additional views for personas, competitors and data diagrams. That makes it a fit for freelancers or small teams working from uploaded research files, rather than buyers seeking a broad research-tool ecosystem.
Pricing is available for individuals and businesses, with monthly and annual billing. The Individual (Freelancer) plan is $12 per month with annual billing or $24 per month with monthly billing. Business costs $15 per user per month annually or $30 per user per month monthly. Paid plans include unlimited transcription hours; the product also advertises a three-day free trial without a card requirement and a seven-day refund policy. Annual prices are presented as “Pay for 9 months, get 12,” while the subscription refund policy describes subscriptions as monthly, so buyers should review the billing terms before choosing a cadence.
The main appeal is breadth within file-based analysis: context-bound AI chat lets users ask questions about uploaded research, while sentiment detail, personas, competitor findings and diagrams provide several ways to explore it. Audio and video transcription in 99+ languages extends the workflow beyond written files, and Notion export offers a route to move research knowledge elsewhere. The listed integration is narrow, and support is via email and documentation. Choose Research Studio if your work is centered on analyzing uploaded materials and you value transcription; consider alternatives if integrations beyond Notion or a wider research ecosystem are central to your workflow.
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Research Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $12/mo |
| Transcription | Yes |
| Recording storage | Not verified |
| Participant management | Not verified |
| Research integrations | Notion |
| AI analysis | Yes |
| Access controls | Not verified |
| Free trial | 3 days · no card needed |
| Money-back guarantee | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Notion |
| Pricing | 3-day trial (source) |
| Website | researchstudio.ai |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Research Studio integrations
Research Studio lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Notion
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