Comparison • Updated
17.3.2026
Askable is the all-in-one alternative to Maze
Every research method on every plan. No Enterprise paywall. AI-moderated interviews as an add-on, not a gate. All-inclusive pricing with participants included.
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Maze vs Askable: overview
Let's compare reviews on G2.com
| Category | Maze |  |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Meets requirements | 8.1 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Ease of use | 9.0 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Ease of setup | 9.4 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Ease of admin | 9.1 / 10 | 9.5 / 10 |
| Quality of support | 8.7 / 10 | 9.4 / 10 |
| Product direction | 8.4 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
Askable leads in 5 of 7 G2 categories and ties on the other two.
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Why teams pick Askable over Maze
Maze is a solid prototype testing tool. But when you need the full research lifecycle, you hit the Enterprise paywall fast. Here's what changes with Askable.
Every method included. No Enterprise paywall.
Maze locks moderated interviews, AI moderator, card sorting, tree testing, and mobile app testing behind their Enterprise tier. On Askable, every research method is available on every plan. No feature gates. No upgrade negotiations.
AI that runs interviews. Not just an Enterprise add-on.
Maze offers an AI Moderator, but only on Enterprise. Askable's AI Moderator conducts structured interviews in 17+ native languages and can handle hundreds of sessions simultaneously. Add AI to any plan.
One panel. No credits. No third-party workarounds.
Maze charges a platform fee, then charges again for participant credits on top. If their panel can't fill your audience, you're sourcing elsewhere and paying a third time. Askable built its own panel from the ground up. Triple-verified participants across 50+ countries. 97.8% show rate. Incentives included in the price.
Evidence-linked reports. Not just usability metrics.
Maze focuses on quantitative usability analysis and heatmaps. Askable generates evidence-linked reports with themes backed by quotes, video clips, and timestamps. Your stakeholders get the story, not a spreadsheet.
Where Askable goes further
Full research lifecycle. Not just unmoderated testing.
Maze started as a prototype testing tool and expanded from there. Its strength is unmoderated usability testing with strong Figma integration. But when you need moderated interviews, diary studies, or qualitative depth, you're either paying for Enterprise or switching tools.
Askable covers every research method in one platform. Moderated interviews, AI-moderated interviews, unmoderated testing, prototype testing, card sorting, tree testing, surveys, diary studies, and 5-second tests. No tiers. No workarounds.
Always-on research. Delivered weekly.
Insight Streams: a dedicated certified researcher plus AI-assisted interviews running continuously. 24 interviews per week. 1,248 per year. Weekly insight reports delivered automatically. Maze has no equivalent.
Enterprise-grade security.
SOC 2 Type II certified. ISO 27001 since 2019, recertified under the 2022 standard. GDPR compliant. UK Cyber Essentials certified. Data encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit. AI subprocessors are contractually prohibited from training on your data. Maze holds SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance but lacks ISO 27001 certification.
Maze vs Askable: a side-by-side breakdown
Based on publicly available information, early 2026.
| Feature | Maze | |
|---|---|---|
| AI-moderated interviews | Enterprise only | .svg) |
| Moderated interviews | Enterprise only | |
| Card sorting & tree testing | Enterprise only | |
| Mobile app testing | Enterprise only | |
| Prototype testing (Figma) | | |
| Diary studies |  | |
| Evidence-linked reports | | |
| Participant incentives included | | |
| Triple-verified participants | | |
| Continuous research programme | | |
| Study limits | 1/month (Free & Starter) | None |
| ISO 27001 certification | | |
800+ Askable Certified Researchers ready to go
From one-off projects to ongoing programs, Askable delivers full-service research without the overhead. Tap into global experts and keep your team moving without missing a beat.
One research platform built for global reach
Access quality participants in over 50 countries and 15 languages. No juggling panels, no last-minute dropouts, just reliable humans ready to share real insights.
Is Askable a good alternative to Maze?
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Yes. Askable covers the full research lifecycle in one platform. On G2, Askable is rated 4.6/5 vs Maze's 4.5/5, and leads in 5 of 7 head-to-head categories including meets requirements (8.8 vs 8.1), quality of support (9.4 vs 8.7), and product direction (9.2 vs 8.4). Every research method is included on every plan. Maze locks moderated interviews, AI moderator, card sorting, tree testing, and mobile testing behind Enterprise.
How does Maze pricing compare to Askable?
Maze offers a free tier and a $99/month Starter tier, but both are limited to 1 study per month. Participant panel credits cost extra on top. Card sorting, tree testing, moderated interviews, AI moderator, and mobile testing all require Enterprise (custom pricing). Askable's pricing is all-inclusive. Every method on every plan. Participant incentives baked in. No credits, no per-session fees.
Does Maze offer AI-moderated interviews?
Yes, but only on the Enterprise tier. Maze's AI Moderator generates discussion guides and conducts interviews autonomously. Askable offers AI Moderator as an add-on to any plan. It conducts structured qualitative interviews in 17+ native languages and can handle hundreds of sessions simultaneously, 24/7.
What research methods does Askable include that Maze doesn't?
On non-Enterprise plans, Maze lacks moderated interviews, card sorting, tree testing, mobile app testing, and advanced surveys. These are all Enterprise-only. Askable includes moderated interviews, AI-moderated interviews, unmoderated testing, prototype testing, card sorting, tree testing, surveys, diary studies, and 5-second tests on every plan.
What's the difference between Maze's free tier and Askable?
Maze's free tier includes 1 study per month, 5 seats, basic prototype testing, and basic surveys. Panel credits cost extra. No moderated interviews, no AI features, no card sorting. Askable includes every research method with no study caps. Participant incentives are included in the price.
Does Askable have a participant panel?
Yes. Askable has a global panel of millions of verified participants across 50+ countries. Every participant is triple-verified: identity checks, engagement quality scoring, and response quality assessment. Show rate is 97.8%. Incentives are always included. Maze has a panel of 5-7M+ participants, but recruitment costs extra via pay-per-use credits on non-Enterprise plans, and participant quality measures are limited on lower tiers.
How does Askable handle research analysis and reporting?
Askable generates evidence-linked reports automatically after every study. Themes are backed by direct quotes, video clips, and timestamps. Highlight reels are compiled from tagged moments. With AI Synthesis, Askable clusters themes across sessions and links every finding back to its source. Ask AI lets you query across all your past research.
Can Askable run continuous research programmes?
Yes. Askable offers Insight Streams: a continuous research programme combining a dedicated certified researcher with AI-assisted interviews on an ongoing basis. 24 interviews per week, 1,248 per year, with weekly insight reports delivered automatically. Maze has no continuous research equivalent.
Is Askable secure enough for enterprise teams?
Yes. Askable holds SOC 2 Type II certification and has been ISO 27001 certified since 2019, recertified under the 2022 standard. GDPR compliant and UK Cyber Essentials certified. Data encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.2+ in transit. AI subprocessors are contractually prohibited from training on your data. Maze holds SOC 2 Type II and GDPR but does not have ISO 27001 certification.
How does Askable compare to Maze on G2?
Askable leads Maze in 5 of 7 G2 head-to-head categories as of March 2026. Overall rating: 4.6/5 vs 4.5/5. Meets requirements: 8.8 vs 8.1. Ease of use: 9.1 vs 9.0. Ease of admin: 9.5 vs 9.1. Quality of support: 9.4 vs 8.7. Product direction: 9.2 vs 8.4. Ease of setup is tied at 9.4.
Should I switch from Maze to Askable?
If you're on Maze's Free or Starter tier and hitting study limits, feature gates, or paying for panel credits on top of your subscription, it's worth a conversation. Askable includes every research method on every plan. AI-moderated interviews as an add-on, not an Enterprise gate. Participants included in the price. 10,000+ teams have already made the move.
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