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Best Eye Tracking Software in 2026

When you need to study or review where people look, eye tracking software can differ in how it collects gaze data and presents results. Compare input method, study mode, and participant limit to understand the setups described, then consider gaze visualizations and export formats for reviewing or using the outputs. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing offer further comparison points. GazePlotter, GazeRecorder, and Labvanced are among the named options, as are Hawkeye and OpenGazer. Consider which listed methods and outputs fit your study setup and the analysis workflow you have in mind.

27 apps
Research read 23 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

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GazePlotter

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

GazePlotter offers a broad set of gaze visualizations, imports, and export formats at no cost.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
2

GazeRecorder

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1

GazeRecorder offers remote eye-tracking studies and several visualizations across desktop and mobile workflows.

7.5 Free plan Visit site
3

Labvanced

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

Labvanced offers study-building tools alongside tracking, recruitment integrations and hardware connections.

7.4 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
4

iTrace

Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWeb

iTrace offers a broad set of gaze and pupil analysis methods, with optional capture and local interfaces. Its synthetic checks and relative pupil measure do not establish real-device accuracy.

7.2 Open source Visit site
5

Hawkeye

Free plan iPhoneWeb

Hawkeye provides gaze visualizations and participant-level data for several types of interface studies. Its mobile camera requirement and free-plan session limit are worth checking first.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
6

PyGaze

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

PyGaze combines experiment presentation and eye-tracker functions behind one Python interface, with gaze-contingent tools included.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
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OpenGazer

Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted

OpenGazer provides webcam-based gaze estimates and output methods that can feed other programs. Its Alpha status, listed age, and build dependencies are important considerations before adopting it.

7.0 Free plan Visit site
8

OGAMA

Free plan Windows

OGAMA combines direct recording, imported data, and several analysis tools in a free Windows package.

6.9 Free plan Visit site
9

Retra

Free plan Android

Retra combines GBA emulation, patching, library tools, and local save management in one Android app.

6.4 Free plan Visit site
10

Chiasm

Free trial APIWeb

Chiasm is aimed at research teams that need webcam-based gaze data integrated with online studies. Review its participant device requirements, data handling, and support scope before selecting a plan.

6.3 From €0.25 · 7-day trial Visit site
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WebGazer.js

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

Choose WebGazer.js if you need browser-based webcam gaze estimates and can integrate a JavaScript library into a website. Its client-side processing and replaceable models are useful for that work.

6.3 Free plan Visit site
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Feng-GUI

Free trial APIWeb

Feng-GUI combines predictive attention reports with exports and API access. Consider its plan costs, file-size limit and retention periods when deciding whether it fits your workflow.

6.2 From $67/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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GazeSense

Free trial APILinuxWindows

GazeSense combines gaze and head tracking with a prototyping app and SDK. Check the stated accuracy limits and sensor requirement against your project; pricing starts at $199/mo with a 7-day trial.

6.2 From $199/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
14

UXR Eye Tracking

Free plan Web

Choose UXR Eye Tracking if you need browser-based webcam and screen recording alongside gaze analysis and synchronized session review.

6.2 Free plan Visit site
15

Gazepoint Analysis UX Edition

Free trial Windows

Gazepoint Analysis UX Edition combines eye-tracking visualizations, study stimuli, and voice and webcam recording for UX and cognitive research.

6.0 From $1,595 Visit site
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RealEye

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Choose RealEye for online webcam research that combines gaze analysis, facial coding, and survey responses.

5.9 From $325/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
17

SR Research Data Viewer

Free trial LinuxMacWindows

Data Viewer offers detailed inspection, filtering, reporting, and export for EyeLink gaze data across major desktop platforms.

5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
18

EyeWorks

Paid AndroidiPhone

EyeWorks covers study creation, recording, and analysis for eye-tracking research, with several optional modules for specialized needs.

5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
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Pupil Core

Paid APILinuxMac+1

Pupil Core combines wearable tracking hardware with recording and analysis software, extensibility, and multiple export formats.

5.7 From €3,615 Visit site
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Dikablis D-Lab

Paid Windows

D-Lab is aimed at synchronized, multimodal eye-tracking studies, with visualization and export options for collected data.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
21

Fred

Paid Web

Fred combines research workflows with optional webcam-based gaze estimates for remote usability studies. The gaze data is directional, and plan prices are not displayed in the provided listing.

5.5 Visit site
22

Tobii Pro Lab

Free trial Windows

Tobii Pro Lab provides a broad eye-tracking workflow with multimodal support, detailed gaze analysis, and local data handling.

5.4 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
23

SR Research WebLink

Free trial ExtensionWindows

WebLink combines eye-movement recording, task authoring, event logging, and synchronized website or camera capture.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
24

ViewPoint EyeTracker

Paid APILinuxMac+1

Choose ViewPoint EyeTracker if your work needs live eye movement monitoring, multiple gaze displays and interfaces for analysis or application control.

5.3 From $5,998 Visit site
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Pupil Player

Paid LinuxMacWindows

Choose Pupil Player if you need free, open-source software for gaze visualizations and exports across Windows, macOS, or Linux.

5.2 Open source Visit site

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