MAXQDA

What do you like best?

MAXQDA is easy to navigate. I like the overall platform and presentation. Especially, I like that the main screen is easily customizable and can be easily modified depending on what I want to see and what I need. Furthermore, I like the ease with which I can retrieve specific quotes and segments from our dataset. This feature is particularly helpful when completing reports

In addition, MAXQDA rarely gets overwhelming. I also like the different levels of codes which facilitates the organization, especially with larger files and dataset.

What do you dislike?

I came across glitches sometimes that can be frustrating. Although MAXQDA saves projects automatically, there have been instances of the software freezing or slowing down, even on small datasets. I would also like if visuals could be a bit more user-friendly, there are sometimes hard to create. Lastly, I would like to see an automatic transcription option, instead of having the user type in interviews and focus groups.

I also wish tutorials and professional learning development would be more accessible. Although I came across beginner tutorials for MAXQDA, I would like to see more specific professional learning development with specific goals and targets. For instance, I would like to be able to use visuals more; however, it sometimes becomes overwhelming and difficult without guidance.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

I would strongly recommend MAXDQA to other users. Its price and its user-friendly interface make MAXQDA much more accessible than other similar software.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

Much easier to organize large qualitative datasets. It is also easy to retrieve quotes or segments. With regards to my job, MAXQDA offers me the possibility to better manage a variety of projects through its user-friendly interface.