REDCap vs Qualtrics - Similarities GUI interface for survey-based data collection. Branching logic Anonymous Responses Export to outside statistical software Some ability to share and collaborate w/other users View simple data visualization, graphs/charts Pre-built forms to use as starting templates Both platforms secure

REDCap Unique Features Primarily for use as data input target for researchers themselves. Multiple forms per subject, tracked by unique ID Many sophisticated data entry and manipulation features Calendar/Scheduling CSV Data Import/Export Record Locking Data Comparison Tools Data Quality Checks API Access Double Data Entry Full logging of all actions taken in each project File Repository for storage of study-related documents

Qualtrics Unique Features "Panels”, a “focus group” of users for repeated polling with different More built-in social media sharing functions. Survey-building GUI is a little more robust, most notably having several question types not available in REDCap. Accessibility checker verifies that responses can be entered with assistive technologies.

When should I use… If you’re doing solely survey collection (user feedback on your website, course, etc), Qualtrics is your likely winner If you’re doing any type of research (basic science, clinical, or otherwise), REDCap has many more research-focused features.