Dovetail vs Lookback
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools. Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Dovetail ranks higher on Top 11 (#5 vs #6) for Product managers and UX researchers running usability tests, interviews, and surveys. The best-in-class tool for analyzing, storing, and sharing qualitative research data.
At a glance
| Dovetail | Lookback | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #5 / The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools | #6 / The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.2 | 8 |
| Best for | Qualitative data repository | Remote moderated interviews |
| Pricing | $$ ($100 to $1,250/mo) | $$ ($25 to $344/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Palo Alto, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
Dovetail
The best-in-class tool for analyzing, storing, and sharing qualitative research data.
dovetailapp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools
Lookback
A focused, reliable tool for recording remote moderated interviews and sharing with stakeholders.
lookback.ioSee full entry in The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.