About
kardSort is a powerful, web-based platform designed to implement the card sorting technique, a proven method for designing and evaluating information architecture. By allowing participants to categorize and organize content intuitively, KardSort helps UX designers, product teams, and researchers uncover how users naturally perceive and structure information.
This tool promotes seamless collaboration, supports data-driven decision-making, and adheres to the core principles of card sorting to ensure meaningful insights. Exporting results is simple and flexible – with support for raw CSV, SynCaps, and Casolysis formats – making it easy to analyze data further in your preferred tools.
Please note: It is assumed that users of this system are familiar with the card sorting process. If you are not, then please refer to the numerous resources on the Internet.
Below is the cream of kardSort's ever-growing features the UX community will
- Create Open, Closed and Hybrid sort types
- Add additional information to Cards and Categories
- Allow users to sort cards to more than one category.
- Integrated Pre-Study and Post-Study Questionnaire
- In-Built Analytics with power filters (segregate users based on their answers to questions)
- Export results to .csv, SynCaps V3 and Casolysis format
- Schedule start and end dates of the study
- Secure access to study with a password
Who's using it
Several institutions use kardSort for research studies and in teaching
Plus many others!! Join the growing list of organizations taking their UX research to the next level.
Pricing
Choose the perfect plan to unlock your full potential. Transparent, value-packed pricing designed for creators and teams who expect more. Each plan delivers powerful features, seamless performance, and the flexibility to grow, so you can focus on achieving exceptional results.
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| Study | 1 | 5 | 100 |
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| Cards | 10 | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Questions | 2 | 100 | 100 | |
| Participants | 10 | 1000 | 1000 | |
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| Data Retention | 7 | 30 | 90 | |
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| Support | Community support | Priority support | Priority support | |
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€0
Forever free. Perfect for small projects or trying us out.
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€11 / month
Scale smarter. Ideal for growing teams who need more flexibility.
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€25 / Year
Unlock serious power at less than €2.10/month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is kardSort better than other cardsorting apps like OptimalSort or UXTweak?
kardSort is much more affordable and gets to the core functionality quickly. You can leverage free analysis tools such as Casolysis and SynCaps for much cheaper workshops or studies compared to premium alternatives.
Does kardSort come with built-in analytics?
Yes, kardSort includes built-in analytics capabilities. You can also export data in several formats to analyze on your own or using external tools like SynCaps or Casolysis, which are completely free to use.
Which export formats do you support?
kardSort supports multiple export formats to ensure compatibility with various analysis tools:
- Cards & Categories (.csv)
- Cards & Categories with remarks (.csv)
- Casolysis Data (.csv) - Recommended
- Casolysis Data with user ID mapping (.csv)
- SynCaps Data (.txt)
- Questionnaire Responses (.csv)
- Participant Info (email & comments in .csv)
What are Power Filters?
Power Filters allow you to segregate users for analysis based on their answers to questions. Note that you need to define a questionnaire for this feature to work properly. This powerful segmentation tool helps you identify patterns and insights from specific user groups within your card sorting data.
PayPal or Stripe are not supported in my country. What should I do?
We understand that payment processing can be challenging in some regions. Please write to us at kailaash[at]kardsort.com and we'll help you find an alternative payment solution that works for your location.
The premium package doesn't cover my needs. I need a plan for my team or company.
We offer enterprise plans specifically designed for teams and companies with advanced requirements. Please write to us at kailaash[at]kardsort.com and we'll work with you to create a custom solution that meets your organization's needs.
Contact
kardSort is developed and maintained independantly by Kailaash Balachandran. Have a question or idea for improvement? I'd love to talk to you.
For inquiries, please reach me at kailaash[at]kardsort[dot]com
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