Lookback vs dscout
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
Lookback ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #10) for Product managers and UX researchers running usability tests, interviews, and surveys. A focused, reliable tool for recording remote moderated interviews and sharing with stakeholders.
At a glance
| Lookback | dscout | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools | #10 / The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Remote moderated interviews | Remote diary studies |
| Pricing | $$ ($25 to $344/mo) | $$$$ (Custom pricing, est. >$15,000/yr) |
| HQ | Palo Alto, USA | Chicago, USA |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
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
dscout
The best tool for collecting rich, in-context qualitative data through mobile diary studies.
dscout.comSee full entry in The 11 Best User Research & UX Research Tools
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