Qualitative Analysis Software

NVivo

NVivo software is designed to help researchers organize, code, and analyze qualitative and mixed methods research data. NVivo, versions 12, 13, 14, and 15 are under site license at the University of Toronto and are available to current faculty, staff, and students at no cost. 

How To Get NVivo 14 or 15: 

Click here to access the automated NVivo request webform, requires UTORid login.

All Versions Available: 

Operating Systems Supported: Windows, Mac

License Period: May 25, 2024 - May 24, 2027

New to NVivo? 

For NVivo 14/15: Please see our NVivo 14/15 installation instructions for Windows or Mac, consult our Introduction to NVivo 14/15 (Windows) and Introduction to NVivo 14/15 (Mac) tutorials, or check out our one-stop guide to getting started with NVivo.

Have NVivo, but need to update your key? If you already have NVivo installed, on Windows go to File -> Help -> Manage License -> Replace License Key and then copy and paste in the new license key. On Mac, it is slightly different, go to NVivo 14 (or 15 or 12) -> Licensing -> Replace License.

MAXQDA

MAXQDA software is designed to help researchers organize, code, and analyze qualitative and mixed methods research data. NEW: We now have a site license at the University of Toronto, and MAXQDA, including its Premium AI-Assist feature, is available to current faculty, staff, and students at no cost.  

Operating Systems Supported: Windows, Mac

License Period: June 26, 2026 – July 15, 2027

How to get MAXQDA:

Consult our information page on how to install and license MAXQDA.

New to MAXQDA?

Consult our Introduction to Using MAXQDA for Qualitative Data Analysis tutorial, or check out our one-stop guide to getting started with MAXQDA.

Wondering about alternatives? Check out this guide to other qualitative data analysis software options.