QualSights measures behavior with sensors. User Intuition discovers motivation through AI conversation.
Executive Summary: The Critical Differences
User Intuition delivers 98% participant satisfaction through natural 32-minute AI-moderated conversations with YOUR actual customers, using McKinsey-grade methodology and 5-7 level laddering to uncover the identity drivers that predict behavior.
QualSights offers smart sensor technology and mobile ethnography platform for passive behavioral tracking, combined with traditional video research and AI analysis—a hardware-focused observation platform, not AI conversational research.
Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison
| Capability |
User Intuition |
QualSights |
Winner |
| Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison |
| AI Moderation |
✓ Best in Class — Full AI conversations |
❌ No AI moderation |
User Intuition |
| Video Interviews |
✓ AI-moderated video |
Human-led video only |
User Intuition |
| Audio Interviews |
✓ Natural 32-min AI conversations |
Human-led only |
User Intuition |
| Screen Sharing |
✓ Best in Class — Live observation |
✓ Screen capture |
Tie |
| Screen Vision |
✓ AI sees and understands |
❌ Not available |
User Intuition |
| Central Insights Hub |
✓ Unique — Searchable forever |
Platform repository |
User Intuition |
| Time Series Studies |
✓ Unique — Track without fatigue |
Through sensors only |
User Intuition |
| Multilingual Support |
50+ languages |
Global capability |
Tie |
| Smart Sensors |
Through conversation |
✓ Core specialty |
QualSights |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights emphasizes sensor-based observation. User Intuition emphasizes AI-led conversations and durable knowledge management. |
| The Fundamental Difference: Behavioral Observation vs AI Understanding |
| AI Capability |
Full AI moderation |
Analysis only, no moderation |
User Intuition |
| Interview Method |
Natural AI conversations |
Mobile ethnography |
User Intuition |
| Live Interaction |
AI conducts entire interview |
Human moderators required |
User Intuition |
| Dynamic Probing |
5–7 levels deep adaptation |
Pre-scripted human questions |
User Intuition |
| Real-time Adaptation |
✓ Yes — AI responds live |
❌ No — human-led |
User Intuition |
| Scale Capability |
Unlimited concurrent |
Limited by moderators |
User Intuition |
| Real AI Interviews? |
✓ Yes — actual AI moderation |
❌ No — observation only |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights focuses on what people do; User Intuition focuses on why they choose through adaptive AI interviews. |
| Research Outcomes: Passive Tracking vs Active Understanding |
| Participant Satisfaction |
98% (n>1,000) — Published |
Not disclosed |
User Intuition |
| Conversation Quality |
Natural AI dialogue |
Sensor data + video |
User Intuition |
| Laddering Depth |
5–7 levels systematic |
Behavioral observation |
User Intuition |
| Session Length |
32 minutes engaged |
Continuous passive tracking |
Different approaches |
| Response Quality |
Deep exploration |
Usage data |
User Intuition |
| Knowledge Retention |
Searchable hub forever |
Platform storage |
User Intuition |
| Real-time Analysis |
AI-powered during interview |
Post-observation analysis |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights captures behavioral data effectively. User Intuition complements behavior with explanatory depth in real time. |
| Recruitment & Support: Hardware Focus vs Customer Focus |
| Focus |
YOUR actual customers |
Panel + sensor deployment |
User Intuition |
| Use Cases |
Any customer research |
Physical product testing |
User Intuition |
| Geographic Reach |
Global capability |
Global with hardware shipping |
User Intuition |
| Language Coverage |
50+ languages |
Multiple languages |
User Intuition |
| Support Model |
Modern support |
Enterprise support |
Tie |
| Weekend Research |
Full 24/7 capability |
Sensor tracking 24/7 |
Tie |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights is suited to hardware-enabled observation. User Intuition centers on direct customer conversations at any time. |
| Methodology & Analysis: Ethnography vs Conversational Excellence |
| Methodology Foundation |
McKinsey Fortune 500 |
Mobile ethnography |
User Intuition |
| Interview Approach |
AI conversation flow |
Observation + human interviews |
User Intuition |
| Dynamic Adaptation |
AI adjusts in real time |
Static observation |
User Intuition |
| Analysis Depth |
5–7 strategic levels |
Behavioral patterns |
User Intuition |
| Insight Synthesis |
AI-powered understanding |
AI analysis of observations |
User Intuition |
| Learning Capability |
Improves over time |
Static sensors |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights documents behavior; User Intuition focuses on meaning-making through adaptive dialogue. |
| Speed & Scale: Hardware Deployment vs Instant Intelligence |
| Setup Time |
< 5 minutes with AI |
Sensor deployment required |
User Intuition |
| Interview Scheduling |
Instant AI availability |
Human moderator scheduling |
User Intuition |
| Time to Results |
Hours with AI |
Days for analysis |
User Intuition |
| Concurrent Interviews |
Unlimited AI sessions |
Limited by hardware/moderators |
User Intuition |
| Program Launch |
Immediate start |
Hardware shipping needed |
User Intuition |
| Scaling Speed |
Instant expansion |
Hardware procurement |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: QualSights scales with hardware logistics; User Intuition scales via software and AI. |
Key Differentiators: Why User Intuition Wins
| Differentiator |
QualSights |
User Intuition |
Impact |
| AI Reality |
Analysis only |
True AI moderation |
Observation vs conversation |
| Cost Structure |
Enterprise + hardware |
Unlimited conversations |
Complex vs simple |
| Interview Type |
Human-led observation |
Live AI dialogue |
Service vs software |
| Depth Achieved |
Behavioral data |
5–7 levels of why |
What vs why |
| Use Case Breadth |
Physical product focus |
Any customer research |
Narrow vs broad |
| 98% Satisfaction |
Not disclosed |
Published metric |
Hidden vs proven |
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose QualSights If:
- Physical product usage tracking needed
- Smart sensor data critical
- In-home observation required
- CPG product testing focus
- Passive behavioral data wanted
- Mobile ethnography essential
- Enterprise budget available
Choose User Intuition If:
- Deep customer understanding needed
- Unlimited conversations appeal
- AI-powered interviews matter
- Psychological insights critical
- Customer insights repository wanted
- Budget conscious approach
- 98% satisfaction indicates quality
The Verdict: Yesterday's Observation vs Tomorrow's Understanding
QualSights is a smart sensor and mobile ethnography platform that tracks physical product usage through hardware devices and human-led video research—essential for CPG companies needing behavioral observation data, but not conversational AI research.
User Intuition is purpose-built AI research delivering unlimited natural conversations with YOUR actual customers, uncovering not just what they do but why they fundamentally choose—true AI at a fraction of the cost.
If you want smart sensors tracking product usage with human-led ethnography at enterprise pricing, QualSights provides the behavioral observation infrastructure.
If you want AI conducting unlimited deep conversations with YOUR customers for a single low price, understanding not just behavior but motivation—User Intuition provides the future.
Your Next Step
Ask yourself:
- Do I need to track physical behavior or understand psychological motivation?
- Do I want smart sensors or smart AI conversations?
- Do I need usage data or identity understanding?
- Do I want to observe behavior or discover meaning?
Start with User Intuition: Real AI, real conversations, real insights from real customers.