Qualitative Data Analysis Software Options

NVivo: U of T currently subscribes to the latest few versions of NVivo. Use our NVivo software license request form to get a license key. Consult our getting started guide for NVivo for tutorials, resources, and workshop recordings to help you get started using the software.

New in 2026 - MAXQDA: We also now provide a license for MAXQDA and have a getting started guide for MAXQDA.

However, there are a number of other alternatives you can also consider; however you will need to purchase your own copy (except for LibreQDA, QualCoder, and Taguette, which are all free):

• ATLAS.ti [Note: Lumivero, who makes NVivo, has recently acquired ATLAS.ti]
• Dedoose [Note: You can take Dedoose Workshops at a cost, offered by OISE]
• Delve
• LibreQDA (free, open source) [Note: This is the Canadian version of Taguette with some additional features]
• QDA Miner
• QualCoder (free, open source) [Some QualCoder learning resources offered by Temple University Libraries]
• Quirkos
• Taguette (free, open source)

See some helpful comparison charts:

• Penn Libraries Guide: Qualitative Data Analysis Tools and Resources
• NYU Libraries: Guide Qualitative Data Analysis: Choosing QDA Software
• George Mason University’s Library Guide: Qualitative Research & Tools

Technique: Qualitative Data Analysis | Tools: NVivo, MAXQDA