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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Centercode

    Score7.1 out of 10
    N/ACentercode Connect is a hosted software platform that provides all of the tools needed to run a beta program: recruiting, NDA management, product distribution, surveys, bug reports, forums, reporting, and more.

    $500

    per month

    Optimal

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AOptimal Workshop, a company in New Zealand, offers their suite of user research tools on a subscription basis, including the Treejack information architecture tool, OptimalSort card sorting test, Chalkmark first-click testing, and other tools.

    $2,388

    per year

    Pricing
    CentercodeOptimal
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $2388
    per year
    Enterprise
    Custom
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    CentercodeOptimal
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    83%
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    89%
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
    60%
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    86%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Best Alternatives
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    Dovetail
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    UserTesting
    Score8.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    CentercodeOptimal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.1
    (7 ratings)
    9.0
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
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    Usability
    -
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    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    8.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    CentercodeOptimal
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Centercode
    It's not perfect but it definitely does its job and what its purpose for. The fact that we were able to access this globally and produce a great product after performing massive bera testing gave that "dev" feels eventhough we aren't. Seeing the cross comment add collaboration made it more intuitive because we were able to narrow down on the specifics of what we were actually testing
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    Optimal Workshop
    Optimal Workshop is great for UX testing for those with a budget to do so. This may be a little on the expensive side for smaller businesses, but definitely not anything crazy expensive. The insights that you get out of these tests are invaluable and can be the difference between launching a site and succeeding/failing.
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    Pros
    Centercode
    • One stop destination for managing all aspects of testing, including community, recruiting, feedback (bugs, suggestions, surveys).
    • Easy way to communicate with testers and collect their feedback
    • Customizability, I can customize the platform to address differences between products.
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    Optimal Workshop
    • Tree Testing - it is a very simple and easy to use system, that provides the data needed from a tree test
    • Card sorting - provides a system for users to participate in navigation menu layouts. We looked into several options, but this seemed very intuitive for users.
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    Cons
    Centercode
    • Tag and attribute searching for forms, messages, and surveys
    • Report graphics with large datasets
    • More of a focus on B2B beta testing and not solely business to customer
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    Optimal Workshop
    • The recruitment panelists are not professional, nor do they take the tasks seriously. You are going to get a lot of bad data.
    • They are HQ'd outside the US and must have a small team because the customer service is the absolute WORST I've experienced in their industry.
    • They pride themselves on documentation, but when they fail to document something they blame the customer for the mistake.
    • There are way too many limitations with the tool after you launch, limited integrations, and poor survey questionnaire options. The tool itself is far too basic for most sites, especially B2B.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Centercode
    Makes beta enjoyable.
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    Optimal Workshop
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    Usability
    Centercode
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    Optimal Workshop
    I would rate Optimal Workshop's overall usability 9 out of 10 due to several key factors. Firstly, the platform has a user-friendly interface makes navigation straightforward, even for first-time users. The tools and features are well-organized, ensuring users can quickly find what they need without unnecessary complexity. Secondly, the platform is highly intuitive, meaning users can easily understand how to perform tasks without extensive guidance. This is supported by clear and concise instructions throughout the application, reducing the learning curve significantly.
    Additionally, the learnability of Optimal Workshop is exceptional. New users can become proficient in a short amount of time, thanks to its well-thought-out design and helpful onboarding materials. Even more advanced features are presented in a way that feels approachable and manageable. Finally, the platform supports a seamless workflow, allowing users to focus on their research or tasks rather than struggling with the software. These qualities collectively make Optimal Workshop a reliable and efficient tool for many projects, justifying its high usability rating.
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    Support Rating
    Centercode
    Tony is amazing. I look forward to our interactions.
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    Optimal Workshop
    We’ve never had to use much of their support services since the platform is very easy to use, we have however needed to transfer ownership between team members due to people leaving or other circumstances. Under those situations, the support offered to us has been been very quick and efficient and we never had to nudge them much to get the job done.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Centercode
    Centercode is better than Google Forms and Sheets for our use case of a long ongoing beta with participants rotating in and out 10000x times better. However, it might be a little too complex for what we needed. We may have been better off with something in the middle--a little more lightweight and cheaper.
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    Optimal Workshop
    For the price as it is very convenient for first-time beginners, its intuitiveness both for the one who is designing the activities and for those who have to interact with them. The fact that it collects and gathers the data into insights of the overall responses collected by all users.
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    Return on Investment
    Centercode
    • A project and beta testing that could've taken > 6 months or even years was cut down to a month and few weeks only
    • Overall accessibility, ease of use, and security were right on the money
    • Collaboration tools and features allowing everyone to innovate and spark great ideas and share it
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    Optimal Workshop
    • Optimal Workshop has had a positive impact on investigating information architecture on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has helped investigated the labeling on several websites.
    • Optimal Workshop has also support in the investigation of UX in navigations.
    Incentivized
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    Centercode Screenshots

    Screenshot of Project Homepage: This dashboard shows the heartbeat of your project and gives you quick access to key areas of the tool. Centercode also has a similar dashboard for your entire program so you can see all of your projects at a glance.Screenshot of Powerful Dashboards and Reports: Leverage data across your organization that drives product improvements and enhances projects. Whether it's user profiles, participation rates, or product issues all of your data is available on one platform.