Userology vs User Intuition

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.