Upload documents, build your codebook, and start tagging as a team. AI reads your codes and suggests tags as you go. Built for research teams who need speed without sacrificing rigor.
From uploading documents to exporting coded datasets, CollabCoder handles the entire workflow.
Select a passage and AI suggests tags from your codebook with a brief rationale. You choose what to apply. The AI accelerates your work without overriding your judgment.
Invite team members by email. See who tagged what with color-coded initials. Code the same document simultaneously across time zones.
Create tags with colors, descriptions, and parent-child relationships. Import your codebook in bulk. Manage and reorganize codes as your analysis evolves.
Upload TXT, DOCX, PDF, RTF, CSV, Excel, Markdown, and HTML files. CollabCoder extracts and preserves document structure so coding can begin immediately.
Export coded data as CSV for use in SPSS, R, Excel, or any analysis tool. Every highlight includes user, tag, text excerpt, and offset data.
Browser-based with a native iOS app. No installation, no desktop license keys. Code on your phone, tablet, or laptop from anywhere.
Whether you're running a funded study or evaluating internal programs, CollabCoder fits the workflow.
Code interview transcripts and field notes with your research team. Build shared codebooks, track individual contributions, and export for inter-rater reliability analysis.
Analyze user interviews and usability tests faster. Tag patterns, share coded data across the design team, and build evidence-backed design decisions.
Code patient feedback, focus group transcripts, and program evaluation data. IRB-ready security documentation available for institutional review.
Analyze training feedback, employee surveys, and organizational culture data. Code qualitative responses at scale with your team instead of working in isolation.
When you select a passage, CollabCoder's AI reads it against your full codebook and suggests the most relevant tags. Each suggestion includes a brief rationale so you can evaluate it in seconds.
No installation, no configuration files, no IT department required.
Sign up free, name your project, and upload your documents in any format.
Add tags individually or bulk import your existing codebook with descriptions and hierarchy.
Add collaborators by email. Everyone sees the same documents, tags, and coded excerpts in real time.
Select text, apply tags with AI assistance, and export your coded dataset as CSV when you're done.
The features research teams actually need, without the price tag or the learning curve.
| CollabCoder | NVivo | Atlas.ti | Dedoose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI-assisted tagging | ✓ Built in | ✕ | Limited | ✕ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ Native | ✕ | Cloud only | ✓ |
| No install required | ✓ Browser | Desktop app | Both | ✓ |
| Mobile support | ✓ iOS + Web | ✕ | iPad only | ✓ |
| Free tier | ✓ Forever | ✕ | Trial only | Trial only |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $99/yr+ | $49/mo+ | $15/mo+ |
| Time to first code | ~3 minutes | Hours | 30+ min | 15+ min |
Start free. Upgrade when your research grows. No surprise fees.