Creative. Powerful. Intuitive. MAXQDA is a world-leading software solution for qualitative and mixed methods data analysis. Analyse interviews, surveys, documents and multimedia data efficiently with professional research tools trusted by universities and research institutions worldwide.
The current release, MAXQDA 27 (October 2026), adds Local AI, AI-assisted code grouping and YouTube import. See what's new in MAXQDA.
Quantec is an official MAXQDA distributor in South Africa. Purchase single-user or network licenses online, or contact our sales team for academic, nonprofit, business, and institutional quotations. We also assist universities and organisations across Africa with MAXQDA licensing enquiries.
Identical functionality, different styles of installation. Available for Windows and macOS.
A personal MAXQDA license for individual researchers. Install on up to two computers belonging to the same user.
Server-managed license designed for institutions and teams.
Subscription licenses are available for 6 months, 1 year, 3 years or 5 years. MAXQDA is now updated continuously (new features every 2–3 months) and all updates are included for the duration of your subscription — there are no separate version upgrades to buy.
Best suited for comprehensive qualitative research projects across diverse data types.
Ideal for researchers who combine qualitative analysis with statistical data workflows.
Optional add-ons (either edition): AI Assist (Free or Premium — Premium includes Local AI that runs on your own hardware), MAXQDA Transcription (automatic transcription in 50+ languages, sold in hour packs, 60 free minutes) and TeamCloud (cloud-based team collaboration). Compare editions and add-ons.
Learn to maximise your use of MAXQDA through tutorials, webinars, online manuals and an active research community. As the official MAXQDA distributor in South Africa, Quantec provides licensing guidance and regional support to institutions and individual researchers.