The difference between testing and understanding customers is the difference between fixing problems and preventing them.
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.
Userology offers vision-aware AI moderation with computer vision capabilities, delivering UX usability testing with 10M+ panel participants, 180+ languages, and task success metrics focused on interface evaluation.
Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison
| Capability |
User Intuition |
Userology |
Winner |
| Platform Capabilities: Complete Comparison |
| Video Interviews |
✓ Best in Class — Full conversations |
✓ Vision-aware with CV |
Userology (vision) |
| Audio Interviews |
✓ Best in Class — Natural dialogue |
✓ Voice-driven calls |
User Intuition |
| Screen Sharing |
✓ Best in Class — Live observation |
✓ Computer vision tracking |
Tie |
| Text Interviews |
✓ Best in Class — Thoughtful written |
✓ Chat-based option |
Tie |
| Device Support |
Web (desktop & mobile) |
Web + Native iOS/Android apps |
Userology |
| Central Insights Hub |
✓ Unique — Searchable forever |
❌ Per-study analysis |
User Intuition |
| Time Series Studies |
✓ Unique — Track without fatigue |
❌ Not mentioned |
User Intuition |
| Multilingual Support |
50+ languages |
180+ languages |
Userology |
| Computer Vision |
❌ Not available |
✓ AI sees screen interactions |
Userology |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Userology wins on technical capabilities (vision AI, languages, native apps). User Intuition wins on conversation quality, customer focus, and knowledge management. |
| Research Outcomes: Depth vs Task Metrics |
| Participant Satisfaction |
98% (n>1,000) — Highest in industry |
Not disclosed |
User Intuition |
| Conversation Quality |
Natural with jokes, context |
Voice-driven functional |
User Intuition |
| Laddering Depth |
5–7 levels systematic |
Task-focused probing |
User Intuition |
| Session Length |
32 minutes average |
Up to 120 minutes max |
Userology (max) |
| UX Metrics |
Strategic insights focus |
Task success, SUS, NPS |
Different focus |
| Knowledge Retention |
Searchable hub forever |
Export only |
User Intuition |
| Statistical Rigor |
Full CI, significance, MoE |
Task metrics focused |
Tie |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Userology measures task success. User Intuition reveals why tasks succeed or fail. One evaluates interfaces. The other understands motivations. |
| Recruitment & Panels: 10M Panels vs Your Customers |
| Focus |
YOUR actual customers only |
10M+ panel participants |
Different philosophy |
| Panel Size |
No panels — customers only |
10M+ via multiple partners |
Userology for scale |
| Recruitment Speed |
Instant with your lists |
~6 minutes for panel |
Tie |
| B2B Coverage |
Your actual B2B customers |
B2B fulfillment in 72 hours |
User Intuition |
| Screening |
Your verified users |
Advanced logic, attention checks |
Different approaches |
| Customer Recruitment |
Email lists, in-product, custom links |
Panel-dependent |
User Intuition |
| Participant Quality |
Real product experience |
Panel participants |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Userology's 10M+ panel delivers scale for usability testing. User Intuition's focus on YOUR customers delivers truth about YOUR product. |
| Participant Experience: Natural vs Functional |
| Conversation Flow |
Natural continuous dialogue |
Task-oriented interaction |
User Intuition |
| Emotional Intelligence |
Detects and responds to emotion |
Vision for UI observation |
Different strengths |
| Session Purpose |
Deep understanding |
Task completion |
Different goals |
| Mobile Experience |
Web-based |
Native iOS/Android apps |
Userology |
| Participant Comfort |
98% satisfaction proven |
Functional focus |
User Intuition |
| Interaction Natural |
Like talking to a friend |
Like usability testing |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: User Intuition creates comfort for deep sharing (98% satisfaction). Userology creates structure for task evaluation. Choose based on whether you need feelings or functions. |
| Methodology & Analysis: Strategy vs Usability |
| Methodology Foundation |
McKinsey Fortune 500 |
UX research focused |
Different strengths |
| Core Focus |
Identity & values (5–7 levels) |
Task success & UX metrics |
Different goals |
| Vision Analysis |
❌ Not available |
✓ Computer vision for UI |
Userology |
| Strategic Depth |
5–7 level laddering |
Surface task analysis |
User Intuition |
| Export Options |
Email, Slack, PDF, CSV, PPT |
Slack, Jira, PDF, CSV, PPT |
Userology |
| Metrics Type |
Behavioral drivers |
Task success, SUS, NPS |
Different purposes |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Userology tells you IF users can complete tasks. User Intuition tells you WHY they want to. One measures usability. The other reveals desirability. |
| Technical Capabilities: Vision vs Conversation |
| Computer Vision |
❌ Not available |
✓ Sees UI interactions |
Userology |
| Language Support |
50+ languages |
180+ languages |
Userology |
| Native Mobile Apps |
❌ Web only |
✓ iOS/Android apps |
Userology |
| Max Session Length |
32 min typical |
120 minutes max |
Userology |
| Concurrent Sessions |
Unlimited |
10,000+ auto-scaling |
Tie |
| Mixed Methods |
Qual depth focus |
Qual + quant metrics |
Userology |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Userology built the Swiss Army knife of UX testing. User Intuition built the scalpel for customer understanding. Tools vs truth. |
| Pricing & Access: Different Models |
| Starting Price |
$1,000 transparent |
Session-based pricing |
Unknown |
| Free Trial |
Credits included |
Free trial available |
Tie |
| Pricing Model |
Per conversation |
Per session |
Similar |
| Team Access |
Unlimited users |
Not specified |
Unknown |
| Transparency |
Fully published |
Not fully disclosed |
User Intuition |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Both offer accessible pricing models. User Intuition publishes rates transparently. Userology requires consultation for specifics. |
| Security & Compliance: Enterprise Ready |
| SOC 2 Type II |
In progress (Q2 2025) |
✓ Certified |
Userology |
| ISO 27001 |
✓ Certified |
✓ Certified |
Tie |
| GDPR |
✓ Compliant |
✓ Compliant |
Tie |
| HIPAA |
✓ Compliant |
✓ Compliant |
Tie |
| SSO |
Google + SAML 2.0 |
Okta, Azure AD, Google |
Userology |
| Data Residency |
EU & US |
EU & US |
Tie |
| THE BOTTOM LINE: Both meet enterprise security standards. Userology has slight edge with SOC 2 certification and more SSO options. |
Key Differentiators: Why User Intuition Wins for Strategy
| Differentiator |
Userology |
User Intuition |
Impact |
| Customer Focus |
10M+ panel participants |
YOUR actual customers |
UI gets truth, Userology gets testers |
| Satisfaction Score |
Not disclosed |
98% highest in industry |
UI proven superior experience |
| Research Depth |
Task-level analysis |
5–7 level laddering |
UI reveals why, Userology shows what |
| Knowledge Management |
Export files only |
Searchable forever |
UI compounds, Userology fragments |
| Conversation Quality |
Functional testing |
Natural dialogue |
UI builds rapport for truth |
| Strategic Value |
Usability metrics |
Behavioral drivers |
UI predicts, Userology evaluates |
The Fundamental Difference: Testing vs Understanding
Userology's Strengths:
- Computer vision sees UI interactions
- 180+ languages (vs UI's 50+)
- Native iOS/Android apps
- 120-minute max sessions
- Task success metrics (SUS, NPS)
- 10M+ panel for scale
- Jira integration
User Intuition's Advantages:
- 98% participant satisfaction (Userology doesn't disclose)
- YOUR customers vs panels
- 5-7 level laddering depth
- Natural conversation quality
- Knowledge compounds forever
- McKinsey methodology
- Strategic insights vs task metrics
When to Choose Each Platform
Choose Userology If:
- You need computer vision for UI testing
- Task success metrics matter most
- 180+ languages required
- Native mobile apps essential
- Panel participants acceptable
- Usability evaluation is priority
- Maximum session length needed (120 min)
Choose User Intuition If:
- Your actual customers matter more than panels
- 98% satisfaction indicates quality
- Strategic insights trump task metrics
- 5-7 level depth reveals motivations
- Knowledge should compound over time
- Natural conversation beats functional testing
- Understanding WHY matters more than IF
The Verdict: Different Tools for Different Questions
Userology is a UX testing platform optimized for measuring whether panel participants can complete tasks in your interface using computer vision and metrics.
User Intuition is a customer intelligence platform optimized for understanding why YOUR actual customers think, feel, and act—with industry-leading satisfaction proving conversation quality.
If you need to test whether 10M panel participants can click buttons correctly in 180 languages, Userology delivers the technical capability.
If you need to understand the identity and values driving your actual customers' decisions—with 98% satisfaction and conversations that reveal truth—User Intuition delivers the intelligence.
Your Next Step
Consider what matters more:
- Userology: Can users complete this task? (Panel testing with vision AI)
- User Intuition: Why do customers choose us? (Your users with deep laddering)
Task completion metrics help you fix interfaces. Customer understanding helps you build strategy.
Start with User Intuition: $1,000 transparent pricing, 48-hour insights, YOUR customers.
The difference between testing interfaces and understanding customers is the difference between fixing problems and preventing them.