MAXQDA
by VERBI Software
Qualitative + mixed-methods research with built-in transcription tooling.
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TL;DR
Best for researchers in Europe who prefer MAXQDA's UI and mixed-methods workflow for interview coding. Pricing: subscription.
Category
Desktop apps
License
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Pricing
subscription
Platforms
Windows, macOS
What it is
MAXQDA from VERBI Software is the qualitative analysis suite popular in European universities. It bundles a manual-transcription workbench with hotkeys and foot-pedal support; AI ASR is offered through a MAXQDA Transcription add-on.
Best for: Researchers in Europe who prefer MAXQDA's UI and mixed-methods workflow for interview coding.
Watch out for: Built-in transcription is manual-aided (foot-pedal, hotkeys); AI ASR requires an add-on plan.
Watch out for: Built-in transcription is manual-aided (foot-pedal, hotkeys); AI ASR requires an add-on plan.
Features
| Speaker diarization | No |
| Word-level timestamps | Yes |
| Streaming / real-time | No |
| Languages supported | None |
| HIPAA eligible | No |
MAXQDA vs Whipscribe
| Feature | MAXQDA | Whipscribe |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Desktop apps | Transcription APIs |
| Pricing | subscription | $4–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · $2 single unlock · 60 min free on signup |
| Speaker diarization | — | Yes |
| Word timestamps | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming | — | No |
| Languages | — | 99 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, API, MCP |
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