What are the differences between MAXQDA and MAXQDA Analytics Pro?

MAXQDA is a powerful software tool that helps researchers and analysts to manage, analyze, and interpret large amounts of qualitative and mixed-methods data. However, there are different versions of MAXQDA available, and it can be challenging to understand the differences between them. In this article, we will explain the differences between MAXQDA and MAXQDA Analytics Pro.

Learn more about the differences between all available MAXQDA products in our product overview.

Whether you need MAXQDA or MAXQDA Analytics Pro depends on which methods you intend to use in your research work.

MAXQDA includes features for qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis, as well as quantitative text analysis. With MAXQDA, you can perform qualitative and mixed-methods data analysis. MAXQDA Standard includes features such as coding, memoing, and data visualization. Additionally, with the software, you can organize your data, create categories, and analyze text, audio, and video files. Furthermore, you can conduct quantitative text analyses. This means that with MAXQDA, you can perform statistical analyses of your qualitative data, such as frequency counts, word co-occurrence, and cluster analyses.

If you also want to perform statistical data analysis, then we recommend MAXQDA Analytics Pro. You will then have access to the "Stats" section in the software. This means that with MAXQDA Analytics Pro, you can perform advanced statistical tests, such as regression analysis, analysis of variance, and group comparisons. MAXQDA Analytics Pro also includes advanced visualization tools, such as network analysis and multidimensional scaling.

In our trial version, you have access to all the features of MAXQDA Analytics Pro. You can test all features for free for 14 days.

If you wish to upgrade from MAXQDA to MAXQDA Analytics Pro during the course of your research work, you can do so at any time through your account in the Subscription Manager.