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BORIS vs Datavyu
Both stand on video annotation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2
BORIS provides detailed media-coding, live-observation, and analysis tools at no cost. Users should account for the beta status of its Android app and the project's warning about backward compatibility.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+1
Datavyu combines time-linked coding across several data streams with Ruby analysis, exports, and API automation. Check the listed macOS release constraint before choosing it for a current Mac system.
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| BORIS | Datavyu | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | boris.unito.it | datavyu.org |
| On video annotation software | #3 of 34 | #1 of 34 |
BORIS: what it does well
- Free and open-source under GNU GPL v.3
- Synchronizes playback of up to eight media files
- Supports unlimited coding categories and variables
- Provides inter-rater reliability and time-budget analysis
- Exports data in numerous formats
What to know first
- Android app version is beta for testing only
- Backward compatibility of project files is not guaranteed
- Project files should be backed up regularly
Datavyu: what it does well
- Links five data-stream types to a coding spreadsheet
- Supports keyboard and script-based navigation
- Ruby scripting and API support automation and analysis
- Exports data for statistical analysis
- Software and technical support are free
What to know first
- Version 1.5.4 runs only on macOS 26 Tahoe
- Not yet compatible with macOS 27
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