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1Q vs Q Research Software
Both stand on marketing research software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
1Q combines respondent access, targeted question setup, live analysis, and downloadable results. Its listed privacy and verification practices support anonymous customer research, with usage priced from $1 per response.
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Free trial Windows
Q combines survey analysis, automation, R integration, and broad export options in a Windows application. Its paid model includes a 14-day trial, while licensing and dashboard hosting have separate terms.
Visit Q Research SoftwareThe facts
| 1Q | Q Research Software | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Standard License: €2,819 per user a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | site.1q.com | qresearchsoftware.com |
| On marketing research software | #24 of 58 | #28 of 58 |
1Q: what it does well
- Panel has over 1 million members
- Real-time response dashboard
- Excel and PowerPoint exports
- Detailed demographic and location targeting
- Mobile app and SMS responses
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plan starts at $1 per response
- Platform is for research customers
Q Research Software: what it does well
- Automates tests and multiple-testing corrections
- Supports conjoint, regression, cluster, and TURF methods
- Runs R code within the application
- Updates reports when new data arrives
- Offers a 14-day trial without a credit card
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Online dashboard hosting costs separately
- Requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11
- Mac use requires Windows emulation
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