Maze vs. dscout
Maze is for testing. Dscout is for the entire product lifecycle–and then some.
Testing is critical. But so is building something users want. Something that stands out from the competition and meets a need or solves a pain. Something that evolves as expectations, use cases, and even users change. Dscout helps you start off right and iterate efficiently.
Why people choose Dscout over Maze
Participant quality
Our participants are so much more than testers. Scouts are real, vetted people ready to provide in-depth, authentic insights, leading to more impactful insights.
Flexible and diverse research methods
Dscout supports all your favorite research methods—not just the basics. Run usability tests, interviews, concept tests, quick-turn surveys, card sorting (open, closed, and hybrid), in-home (IHUT) and in-store field studies, plus diary studies—all in one easy-to-use platform.
A platform that grows with you
Don’t need a full suite of methods right now? Get started with Dscout’s usability testing, media surveys, and live interviews. Easily expand your subscription down the road, without having to switch platforms or go through a new procurement process.
Data–with context
Numbers only scratch the surface. Take advantage of Dscout’s mixed method platform to get qualitative insights that tell the full story.
Don’t take our word for it
“Dscout's 'Scout' panel made it easier to get to know our participants before choosing them. It was so helpful since we were looking for people new to mindfulness and meditation, and those who showed genuine interest in Headspace.”
“The best thing about dscout is how simple they make the user research process. From recruiting, analyzing, synthesizing, and reporting out research, I think Dscout is a must-have for all UX researchers.”
Learn more from the G2 Crowd comparison between dscout and Maze
Core capabilities list
Dscout’s experience research helps you capture high-quality human insights from in-context moments with the industry’s most flexible and powerful research tools.
Core capabilities
Dscout vs. Maze
Vetted, high-quality participants that provide genuine responses
| Single platform that supports testing, interviews, field research, card sorting, media-rich surveys, and multi-activity studies. |
Video screeners to identify participant quality before your research starts (AKA participant audition tape)
Built in moderated, live videos capabilities with automated participant management and scheduling
Support for usability testing
Customizable participant incentives
Easy role-based management to assign new users and seats
Dedicated research advisor and account manager to provide support for designing, programming, reviewing, onboarding, fieldwork management, and incentive processing
Easy-to-use and accurate data analysis features (visualizations, transcriptions, and exports) that don’t require extra work
Collaboration features to easily involve stakeholders throughout the entire process, from designing studies to analyzing results