What is Research Studio?
Research Studio is an AI-powered platform that speeds up UX research analysis by 10x. It processes various file formats in multiple languages, providing smart widgets for extracting personas, user journeys, and other insights without complex prompting.
Top Features:
- Multi-format support: handles PDFs, videos, audio, and documents in 99+ languages with unlimited transcription.
- Drag-and-drop widgets: easily create personas, user journeys, and competitor analyses without writing prompts.
- AI assistant: answers research questions with context-aware or broad knowledge options for deeper insights.
- One-click presentations: export findings to Notion or customize outputs to match your brand identity.
Use Cases:
- User interview analysis: quickly extract key insights from hours of interview recordings or transcripts.
- Persona development: generate detailed user personas based on research data in seconds.
- Competitive research: analyze competitor information and gain immediate operational understanding.
- Research question answering: get instant answers to specific questions about your research data.
Who Can Use Research Studio?
- Freelance UX designers: solo practitioners needing to maximize efficiency with limited resources.
- User researchers: professionals seeking faster analysis of qualitative research data.
- Design agencies: teams working on multiple client projects requiring streamlined research processes.
- Students and educators: academic users who can benefit from the 60% educational discount.
Pricing
Research Studio is completely free to use. There are no paid plans or subscriptions required to access its core features.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- No technical barriers: visual interface eliminates need for prompt engineering or AI expertise.
- Unlimited transcription: premium plans include unrestricted transcription hours across multiple languages.
- Flexible pricing: options for individuals and businesses with generous trial periods.
- Quick learning curve: intuitive design requires minimal training to start using effectively.
Cons:
- Monthly pricing: higher cost when paying monthly versus annual subscription plans.
- Limited free version: full functionality requires premium subscription payment.
- New platform: may not have as many integrations as more established research tools.
FAQs:
1) How does Research Studio handle different file formats?
It supports 8+ formats including PDF, video, audio, word and excel in 99+ languages with automatic transcription.
2) What happens to my data after uploading?
You retain full ownership of your data even after canceling your subscription.
3) Can I try Research Studio before purchasing?
Yes, individual plans offer a 3-day free trial without credit card, while business plans provide 7 days for up to 5 users.
4) Is Research Studio suitable for teams?
Absolutely, the Business plan is designed specifically for team collaboration with per-user pricing.
5) How does the educational discount work?
Students and teachers get 60% off by emailing proof (like student ID) to [email protected].