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Best UX Research & Usability Testing Tools

A hand-picked list of the best UX research and usability testing tools for user interviews, surveys and session recordings.

Top pickMazeUnmoderated prototype tests, surveys and card sorts with instant reports.Freemiummaze.coTop pickMicrosoft ClarityFree session recordings, heatmaps and rage-click detection with no traffic limits.Freeclarity.microsoft.comTop pickHotjarHeatmaps, recordings, feedback widgets and surveys in one place.Freemiumhotjar.comLyssnaFive-second tests, first-click tests, preference tests and a participant panel.Freemiumlyssna.comUserTestingVideo feedback from a large on-demand panel for enterprise teams.Paidusertesting.comOptimal WorkshopCard sorting, tree testing and first-click tests for information architecture.Freemiumoptimalworkshop.comUseberryUsability testing for Figma and other prototypes with heatmaps and paths.Freemiumuseberry.comLookbackModerated and self-guided sessions with live observer rooms.Paidlookback.comDovetailResearch repository with AI tagging, transcripts and insight reports.Freemiumdovetail.comCondensAnalyse interviews and build a searchable research repository.Paidcondens.ioPostHogOpen-source product analytics, recordings, feature flags and surveys.Freemiumposthog.comMixpanelEvent analytics, funnels and retention for product teams.Freemiummixpanel.comAmplitudeProduct analytics with journeys, experiments and session replay.Freemiumamplitude.comFullStoryEnterprise digital experience analytics and session replay.Paidfullstory.comTypeformConversational surveys and forms people actually finish.Freemiumtypeform.comTallyGenerous free form builder that feels like writing a doc.Freemiumtally.soUser InterviewsRecruit and manage research participants from a large panel.Paiduserinterviews.comRespondentRecruit professionals and B2B participants for paid studies.Paidrespondent.ioMiroWhiteboard for journey maps, affinity diagrams and workshops.Freemiummiro.comFigJamFigma's whiteboard for research synthesis, flows and team rituals.Freemiumfigma.com

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