While the vast majority of tree testing is done online using dedicated tree-testing software, we can also test on paper (the original medium) or by using alternative (usually free) methods.
As tree testing has matured as a recognized IA technique, online tools have sprung up to meet demand. All of these tools advantages over doing a tree test manually, such as providing:
Here's a list of the commercials tools we know of (listed alphabetically), with some basic information on each.
Product | Owner | Starting at... | Summary |
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Steffen Schilb | Introduced in 2008, but discontinued in 2014. | ||
Treejack | Optimal Workshop | $109/month | Introduced in 2008 as a companion to the OptimalSort card-sorting tool. |
UserZoom tree-testing module | UserZoom | $19,000/year | Aimed at larger enterprises, the UserZoom suite of tools includes tree testing. |
Disclaimer: While most of our experience is with Treejack, we don't recommend a particular product in this guide, because the right product will depend on factors such as budget, compatibility with other tools we're already using, and specific features we need. |
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