Strella vs User Intuition

The difference between 90% and 98% satisfaction is the difference between good enough and exceptional.

Executive Summary: The Critical Differences

User Intuition delivers 98% participant satisfaction through natural 32-minute conversations with YOUR actual customers, using McKinsey-grade methodology and 5-7 level laddering to uncover the identity drivers that predict behavior.

Strella offers fast AI interviews with 90% NPS, delivering quick theme summaries from 3M+ panel participants with highlight reels and chat-to-video features, focused on speed over depth.

Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison

Capability User Intuition Strella Winner
Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison
Video Interviews ✓ Best in Class — Full video conversations ✓ Voice/video web calls Tie
Audio Interviews ✓ Best in Class — Natural 32-min conversations ✓ Voice-based interviews User Intuition
Screen Sharing ✓ Best in Class — Watch users navigate ❌ Static stimuli only User Intuition
Text Interviews ✓ Best in Class — Thoughtful written ✓ Chat-to-video feature Tie
Device Support Web (desktop & mobile) Web only User Intuition
Central Insights Hub ✓ Unique — Searchable forever ❌ Per-study silos User Intuition
Time Series Studies ✓ Unique — Track without fatigue ❌ Not supported User Intuition
Multilingual Support 50+ languages ~40 languages User Intuition
Mobile Testing ✓ Native apps supported ❌ Browser only User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: User Intuition offers comprehensive multi-modal research with permanent knowledge management. Strella provides fast interviews with quick synthesis but misses screen sharing, mobile testing, and institutional memory.
Research Outcomes: Quality Comparison
AI Quality Natural conversation with context LLM dialogue engine User Intuition
Participant Satisfaction 98% (n>1,000) — Highest in industry 90% NPS User Intuition
Laddering Depth 5–7 levels systematic Basic follow-ups User Intuition
Conversation Length 32 minutes average 15–45 minutes typical Comparable
Insight Traceability Every finding → source clip Highlight reels available Tie
Knowledge Retention Searchable hub forever CSV/PDF exports only User Intuition
Statistical Rigor Full CI, significance, MoE Basic theme tagging User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: Strella’s 90% NPS is good, but User Intuition’s 98% satisfaction proves superior conversation quality. The 8-point difference reflects deeper laddering, better rapport, and more natural dialogue.
Recruitment & Panels: Philosophy Difference
Focus YOUR actual customers exclusively 3M+ global panel Depends on need
Customer Recruitment Email lists, in-product, custom links Panel-dependent User Intuition
Panel Size No panels — your customers only 3M+ participants Strella for panels
Recruitment Speed Instant with your lists Not published User Intuition
B2B Coverage Your actual B2B customers Limited B2B capability User Intuition
Incentive Management Direct to your customers Automated panel incentives Strella for panels
THE BOTTOM LINE: Strella excels at panel recruitment with 3M+ participants. User Intuition excels at deep insights from YOUR customers. Choose based on whether you need scale with panels or truth from actual users.
Participant Experience: Natural vs Efficient
Conversation Flow Natural continuous dialogue Quick Q&A format User Intuition
Session Length 32 min average (depth) 15–45 min (efficiency) Depends on need
Emotional Intelligence Detects and responds to emotion Basic dialogue flow User Intuition
Multi-Modal Flexibility Choose text, voice, or video Voice/video primary User Intuition
Chat Innovation Standard formats Chat-to-video feature Strella
Human Option AI-only (98% satisfaction) Human/AI hybrid available Strella
THE BOTTOM LINE: Strella optimizes for speed with innovative features. User Intuition optimizes for depth with superior satisfaction. Speed gets you answers. Depth gets you understanding.
Methodology & Analysis: Quick Themes vs Deep Insights
Methodology Foundation McKinsey Fortune 500 frameworks Speed-focused approach User Intuition
Laddering Technique Systematic 5–7 levels Basic follow-ups User Intuition
Analysis Depth Identity and values focus Theme identification User Intuition
Synthesis Speed 48–72 hours comprehensive Minutes for themes Strella
Highlight Creation Full video/audio clips Auto-generated reels Tie
Export Options Email, Slack, PDF, CSV, PPT CSV, PDF only User Intuition
Metrics Available Full statistical analysis Basic themes only User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: Strella delivers themes in minutes. User Intuition reveals motivations in hours. Choose Strella for quick surface insights. Choose User Intuition for strategic depth.
Speed & Scale: Innovation vs Foundation
Setup Time <5 minutes with templates Quick setup Tie
Concurrent Sessions Unlimited Unlimited scale Tie
Time to Themes 48–72 hours Minutes Strella
Time to Deep Insights 48–72 hours Not available User Intuition
Innovation Features Core excellence Chat-to-video, hybrid Strella
Geographic Reach 50+ languages ~40 languages User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: Both handle scale. Strella innovates with features like chat-to-video. User Intuition perfects the fundamentals of deep conversation.
Pricing & Access: Transparency vs Mystery
Starting Price $1,000 transparent Not disclosed User Intuition
Pricing Model Per conversation Not published Unknown
Free Trial Credits included Not mentioned User Intuition
Team Access Unlimited users all plans Not specified Unknown
Contract Terms Month-to-month Not disclosed Unknown
Budget Friendly Startup accessible Unknown User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: User Intuition publishes pricing transparently at $1,000. Strella hides pricing behind sales calls. We believe in transparency. They believe in negotiation.
Company & Support: Different Stages
Founded 2024 2024 Tie
Funding Growing $18M raised Strella
Methodology Heritage McKinsey Fortune 500 Product-innovation focus Different strengths
Support Channels Slack, email, phone Not specified Unknown
Growth Stage Early excellence Rapid expansion Different phases
THE BOTTOM LINE: Strella has more funding ($18M) for rapid feature development. User Intuition has McKinsey DNA for research excellence. Funding builds features. Methodology builds insights.
Security & Compliance: Standards Met
SOC 2 Type II In progress (Q2 2025) ✓ Certified Strella
ISO 27001 ✓ Certified Not mentioned User Intuition
GDPR ✓ Fully compliant ✓ Compliant Tie
HIPAA ✓ Compliant ✓ Compliant Tie
Data Residency EU & US selectable Unspecified User Intuition
THE BOTTOM LINE: Both meet enterprise security standards. Strella has SOC 2. User Intuition has ISO 27001. Both are HIPAA/GDPR compliant.

Key Differentiators: Why User Intuition Wins

Differentiator Strella User Intuition Impact
Satisfaction Score 90% NPS 98% satisfaction UI's 8-point lead proves superior experience
Research Depth Theme identification 5–7 level laddering UI reveals why, Strella shows what
Customer Focus 3M+ panel participants Your actual customers UI gets truth, Strella gets responses
Knowledge Management Export files only Searchable forever UI compounds learning, Strella fragments
Screen Capability Static stimuli only Live screen sharing UI sees real usage, Strella sees mockups
Pricing Transparency Hidden pricing $1,000 published UI democratizes, Strella negotiates

The Innovation vs Excellence Trade-off

Strella's Strengths:

  • Chat-to-video innovation
  • Human/AI hybrid option
  • Rapid synthesis (minutes)
  • 3M+ panel for scale
  • Auto-generated highlight reels
  • $18M funding for growth

User Intuition's Advantages:

  • 98% vs 90% satisfaction (8-point lead)
  • 5-7 level laddering depth
  • YOUR customers, not panels
  • Screen sharing capability
  • Knowledge compounds forever
  • McKinsey methodology rigor
  • Transparent $1,000 pricing

When to Choose Each Platform

Choose Strella If:

  • You need themes in minutes
  • Panel participants work for you
  • 90% NPS is sufficient
  • Innovation features matter most
  • Quick synthesis beats deep insight
  • Chat-to-video interests you
  • Human/AI hybrid appeals

Choose User Intuition If:

  • 98% satisfaction matters (8 points higher)
  • Your actual customers are the priority
  • 5-7 level insights drive strategy
  • Screen sharing is needed
  • Knowledge should compound
  • McKinsey rigor ensures quality
  • Transparent pricing matters
  • Deep understanding beats quick themes

The Verdict: Speed vs Depth

Strella is an innovative panel platform optimizing for rapid theme identification with creative features like chat-to-video and human/AI hybrid moderation.

User Intuition is a depth platform optimizing for understanding YOUR customers' deepest motivations with industry-leading satisfaction and methodological rigor.

If you need quick themes from panel participants with innovative features, Strella delivers speed.

If you need to understand the identity and values driving your actual customers' behavior—with 98% satisfaction proving conversation quality—User Intuition delivers intelligence.

Your Next Step

Run the same research with both platforms:

  • Strella: 90% NPS, panels, themes in minutes, features
  • User Intuition: 98% satisfaction, YOUR customers, 5-7 levels deep

The 8-point satisfaction difference tells the story. When participants rate User Intuition 98% vs Strella's 90%, they're voting for conversation quality, depth, and natural dialogue.

Start with User Intuition: $1,000 transparent pricing, 48-hour insights, proven ROI.

The difference between 90% and 98% satisfaction is the difference between good enough and exceptional.