Compare Discuss and Forsta
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Discuss
Star Rating
(277)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (43.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Forsta
Star Rating
(335)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.9% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Summary
AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that Discuss excels in user experience, particularly highlighting its ease of project setup and the availability of live support during focus groups. Users appreciate the high-quality video and audio, which enhances the overall research experience.
- Users say that Forsta offers valuable features like separate rooms for respondents and clients, which can enhance privacy during sessions. However, some users feel that it lacks the intuitive interface that Discuss provides, making it less user-friendly for newcomers.
- Reviewers mention that Discuss has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like quality of support and ease of use. Users frequently commend the platform for its reliable tech support and seamless functionality.
- According to verified reviews, Forsta's strengths lie in its quota management and programming capabilities, which some users find beneficial for complex projects. However, the platform's overall ratings suggest that it may not meet the same level of user satisfaction as Discuss.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Discuss's recent user feedback indicates a strong commitment to product direction and continuous improvement, with users noting regular updates and enhancements that keep the platform relevant and effective.
- Users report that while Forsta has a solid knowledge base and priority support, it struggles with certain usability aspects, such as ease of administration, which some users find cumbersome compared to the streamlined experience offered by Discuss.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Discuss
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- Live Research
- Asynchronous Research
- Off-Platform Research
Forsta
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Forsta’s HX Essentials program gives you all you need to kickstart a best-in-class CX program that helps you understand the full story of your customer.
- Standard Surveys
- Digital Feedback
- Connectors
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
211
8.3
252
Ease of Use
9.2
214
8.1
257
Ease of Setup
8.9
126
8.3
97
Ease of Admin
9.1
82
7.8
96
Quality of Support
9.4
205
8.1
251
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
84
8.4
94
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
203
7.9
251
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
11
Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
11
Reports
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.9
9
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.8
9
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.3
9
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
User Response Methods
7.6
124
8.6
11
8.7
141
8.0
9
9.4
155
7.5
8
7.6
116
7.2
9
7.8
125
7.6
13
Participant Selection
7.6
112
6.2
11
Feature Not Available
6.9
8
7.3
104
7.0
9
7.4
111
7.1
8
Insights
8.1
120
7.4
12
8.6
126
7.4
13
8.1
114
7.2
13
Generative AI
7.6
66
Not enough data
Feedback Source
8.1
81
Not enough data
9.0
82
8.7
5
8.0
74
7.8
6
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
63
Not enough data
Feedback Management
8.0
76
9.0
7
7.8
71
8.0
5
8.4
81
8.3
5
8.8
81
8.9
6
Insights
8.1
68
6.9
7
8.1
84
6.3
5
8.1
69
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Demo Automation
4.7
6
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
4.2
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
7.5
34
Customization
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
9.0
60
Not enough data
8.3
48
Not enough data
8.5
40
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Experience Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feedback Management
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
12
Feedback Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Feedback Sources
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.8
11
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Management
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
9.1
15
Survey Customization
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.5
14
Survey Insights
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.5
17
Agentic AI - Survey
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Survey Design - Consumer Insights Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Audience Access - Consumer Insights Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Collection - Consumer Insights Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics - Consumer Insights Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - Consumer Insights Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Discuss and Forsta are categorized as Consumer Insights Platforms, Consumer Video Feedback, and User Research
Unique Categories
Discuss has no unique categories
Forsta is categorized as Feedback Analytics, Experience Management, Text Analysis, Video Interviewing, Survey, and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Discuss
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Forsta
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Market Research
48.1%
Consumer Goods
7.8%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Food & Beverages
4.9%
Research
4.1%
Other
29.6%
Market Research
69.2%
Management Consulting
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.1%
Pharmaceuticals
2.0%
Information Technology and Services
1.7%
Other
20.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Discuss used for?
1 Comment
ST
It is a user research software - used to inteview or discuss product feedbacks, by teams located remotely. Multiple chat rooms are there and even use a...Read more
Any fun Discuss.io "hacks" you can share? I appreciate learning new things.
1 Comment
Official Response from Discuss
Hello Jennifer,
We love your enthusiasm! Here is a blogpost around quick hacks and tips for optimizing results while using...Read more
Discuss has no more discussions with answers
I was stuck at a point where i wanted to randomise the answer options in pattern 1.2.3 or 3.2.1, how can we do that instead of making 2 seperate questions and punching options in similar order?
2 Comments
EA
Hi Nadeem - Happy to help! What company are you with & what is your email? - I will open a ticket for you so that our support team can provide you with the...Read more
Is there any way that can allow me to see the backend codes like we can see in similar tool such as Decipher?
2 Comments
ML
Yes you can see the back end codes in Confirmit as well. There are separate folders created at the end for Themes, Question Skins and HTML styles used in the...Read more
When will ConfirmIT match inbuilt mobile layout like Decipher and Qualtrics as I feel this is one feature giving plus point to other competitors?
2 Comments
MS
A big thank you to Confirmit support for clearing my doubt , I have been naïve and unaware how to make best use of responsive layout. It is working for me...Read more
