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Built for how research teams actually buy

Pay per Project

Only pay for what you use with our flexible project-based pricing model.

Scalable Bundles

Standardized packages designed to fit projects of any size and complexity.

No Surprises

Upfront cost estimation ensures you stay within budget every single time.

Expert Support

Full access to our technical support team regardless of your plan tier.
THE RECOLLECTIVE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH AND INSIGHT COMMUNITY PLATFORM

Platform Pricing

Powering qualitative research of any scale. Choose the platform that grows with your insights.

Recollective pricing plans comparison showing features, pricing model, participant ranges and included capabilities for Live Only, Qual Live + Async and Connect.
Features
"Live" Only
Launch projects as IDIs and video focus groups. Great when async isn't required.
Qual Live + Async
Full suite of qual research capabilities in a custom branded Recollective site
Connect
Ongoing research and panel-building hub for large scale research engagement.
Feature Pricing Model "Live" Only Free! Pay only for video minutes at $2/min or less. Qual Live + Async Priced by the number of participants and open studies, with tiered discount rates for scale. Connect Fixed price annual plans for Micro, Entry, Standard or Large communities
Feature Min/Max Participants "Live" Only No minimum. Each Focus group is 25 participant max. Qual Live + Async From 10 to 10,000 participants Connect 1,000 up to 50,000+
Feature Concurrent projects/studies "Live" Only Unlimited Qual Live + Async 3+ Connect Not included
Feature Live Activities "Live" Only Included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Not included
Feature Video Mins Included "Live" Only 3,000+ Qual Live + Async 0 Connect 0
Feature Async Video Capture "Live" Only Not included Qual Live + Async Unlimited Connect Not included
Feature Async Activities "Live" Only Not included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Not included
Feature AI Conversation Task "Live" Only Not included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Not included
Feature Discussion Forums "Live" Only Not included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Included (Site level)
Feature Community Homepages "Live" Only Included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Included (Site level)
Feature AI Translation "Live" Only Included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Not included
Feature Ask AI Analysis "Live" Only Included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Included for Qual Projects built within site
Feature Panel Capacity "Live" Only Unlimited Qual Live + Async 2x license size Connect 1,000 up to 50,000+
Feature Segments & Custom Profiles "Live" Only Included Qual Live + Async Included Connect Included
Feature Admin Seats "Live" Only Unlimited Qual Live + Async Unlimited Connect 25 Standard, scaling to 200 for Large sites
Feature Annual Licenses Starting from* "Live" Only
$475 / month
Qual Live + Async
$750 / month
Connect
$1,250 / month

* Annual license starting prices shown for plan-level guidance. Final pricing may vary based on scope, scale and configuration.

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Real projects, flexible pricing

Explore common research scenarios to understand how our pricing translates to your specific study needs.

1-Week Diary Study

  • 15 Participants
  • 7 Days of activities
  • Mobile app access included
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Multi-Market Launch

  • 40 Participants (2 Markets)
  • 2 Weeks of fieldwork
  • Standard Analysis tools
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Concept Testing

  • 100 Participants
  • Image & Video markup
  • Heatmap generation
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Enterprise In-House Team

  • Unlimited annual projects
  • 5,000 Total participants
  • Dedicated Account Manager
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Whether you need help with study programming, full-service moderation, or custom reporting, our Customer Support team is here to scale your impact.

Frequently Asked Questions

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We focus on project-based pricing and annual licenses to provide the best value. Most researchers prefer the flexibility of paying only when a study is active.

What counts as a "participant"?

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A participant is any unique end-user invited to engage in your research. Admins, observers, and stakeholders do not count toward your participant limits.

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