COSTAQDA

COSTAQDA

Global Centre for Academic Research
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COSTAQDA Crescis

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COSTAQDA:

About

COSTAQDA: A Comprehensive Solution for Qualitative Data Analysis and Literature Review, Integrating AI Efficiencies for Optimum Results COSTAQDA (Coding, Ordering, Searching, Testing, Analysis) is an advanced, AI-powered, cloud-based research intelligence platform developed by Prof. King Costa. Designed for researchers, academics, postgraduate students and institutions, COSTAQDA integrates qualitative and quantitative data analysis, thematic coding, emotion analysis, systematic literature reviews, PRISMA workflows, CASP critical appraisal, qualitative evidence synthesis, bibliometric intelligence, research transcription, research proposal development and academic publishing assistance. Its Literature Review and Publications Engine supports the generation of scholarly literature reviews, research reports and academic articles. COSTAQDA combines methodological rigour, intelligent automation and advanced research visualisation within one integrated environment, empowering researchers t
Crescis:

About

Crescis is an AI powered research assistant that creates citation ready literature reviews from either your uploaded PDFs or AI powered searches across millions of scholarly articles. It retrieves relevant open-access papers, summarizes complex research into clear insights, and organizes sources into collections. Generate flawless citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, and more, then compile your findings into ready to edit literature review drafts. By combining search, retrieval, summarization, organization, and citation into one platform, Crescis helps students, researchers, and professionals turn scattered sources into polished academic writing, faster, easier, and more accurately than ever.
COSTAQDA:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Supported
iPad Supported
Android Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
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Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
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Audience

Researchers, Academics, Policy-Makers, Report Writers, Postgraduate Students
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Audience

Students
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Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
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Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
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API

Offers API Not Supported
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API

Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing

$36.53
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
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Pricing

$15/month/user
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported
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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.9 / 5
features 4.8 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 4.8 / 5
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Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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COSTAQDA:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The product is user friendly and support academic Research and output and access to multiple literature
  • I used it for data analysis for my PhD project, its an amazing tool. Its user friendly, it creates objective driven outputs , coded into meaningful themes. I'm glad i got to know about this software, its a valuable research tool.
  • When I first heard about CostaQDA, I was looking for something that could help me handle my interview transcripts without feeling overwhelmed. I didn’t expect much, but honestly, it surprised me. CostaQDA feels like it was built with people like me in mind — researchers who want something practical, affordable, and culturally relevant. What I Liked: The software is really easy to learn. Within a day, I could code my transcripts, group themes, and even visualize connections between ideas. I also liked that it supports different data types — not just text. For qualitative work, that’s a big deal. But what makes CostaQDA truly special is its African focus. It recognizes the way we think, write, and approach research on this continent. I’ve used other tools that feel too Westernized or rigid, but CostaQDA feels grounded — like it understands the value of stories, culture, and local context. Plus, it’s affordable, which means students and smaller institutions can actually access it without relying on expensive international licenses.
  • CostaQDA has truly redefined my approach to qualitative data analysis. Its intuitive interface, powerful coding tools, and seamless integration of multimedia sources made my research process not only efficient but genuinely enjoyable. The software’s ability to handle complex datasets with clarity and precision is unmatched. I particularly appreciated the visual mapping features, which allowed me to uncover patterns and insights with ease. Whether organizing transcripts or synthesizing themes, CostaQDA delivered with elegance and speed.
  • Helps discover and organize themes hierarchically Includes Inter-Coder Reliability (ICR) testing with Cohen’s Kappa Offers evidence synthesis tools (CASP, sentiment analysis, Local Citation Network mapping) Cloud-based for real-time collaboration across locations

Cons

  • It could improve on speed in application of CAPS review
  • I believe in this age of IA there's room to improve Costaqda to integrate some IA capabilities
  • Enabling the app to easily connect with other data tools, would be powerful. And because the software is still growing, I’m sure there are more advanced features still on the way.
  • None. CostaQDA exceeded expectations across every touchpoint.
  • May require extra training to use all features effectively
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Supported
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Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
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Company Information

Global Centre for Academic Research
Founded: 2019
South Africa
costaqda.app/
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Company Information

Crescis
Founded: 2025
Mauritius
www.crescis.co
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Categories

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Categories

Academic Research Supported
AI Research Tools Supported
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Qualitative Data Analysis Features

Annotations Supported
Collaboration Supported
Data Visualization Supported
Media Analytics Supported
Mixed Methods Research Supported
Multi-Language Supported
Qualitative Comparative Analysis Supported
Quantitative Content Analysis Supported
Sentiment Analysis Supported
Statistical Analysis Supported
Text Analytics Supported
User Research Analysis Supported
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Integrations

GitHub Supported
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Integrations

GitHub Not Supported
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