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Discover the Unique Features of INTERACT You Won't Find in Other Tools

See at a glance what sets Mangold INTERACT apart in data collection and analysis — from 360° research coverage and unlimited coding flexibility to open data formats and native cross-platform support.

See at a glance what sets Mangold INTERACT apart in data collection and analysis — from 360° research coverage and unlimited coding flexibility to open data formats and native cross-platform support.

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Research Data

Easily code, transcribe, and analyze your audio/video footage with INTERACT’s powerful tools. Trusted by researchers worldwide for over 30 years.

360° Data Collection, Analysis & Management

Mangold INTERACT is a comprehensive 360° solution for data collection, dynamic visualization, and data refinement. It provides researchers with a seamless, full-circle tool for every stage of the research process.

Ultimate Flexibility in Data Collection & Coding

Designed for both ad-hoc and post-hoc coding, INTERACT lets you seamlessly mix all common observation methods — event, pinpoint, time, ad libitum, continuous, scan, one-zero sampling, and more — at any stage of data collection and analysis.

Powerful In-Depth Data Analysis

INTERACT offers an extensive range of built-in data analysis features, including pattern finding, co-occurrence, code latency, and contingency analysis, enabling deep insights and comprehensive data exploration.

100% Open Data Format

Unlike other products, Mangold INTERACT uses a 100% open CSV data format. This makes it incredibly easy for researchers to manage and use collected data — entirely independent of the INTERACT software. In this way, Mangold INTERACT becomes a truly valuable tool in your existing research workflow.

Customizable to Your Research Paradigm

With a fully integrated workflow engine and a complete Python interpreter, INTERACT provides limitless flexibility for data management, filtering, and advanced analysis.

Cross-Platform — Windows & macOS

Mangold INTERACT is the only complex observational research software that is available with 100% identical cross-platform functionality for MS Windows, macOS Intel, and macOS ARM.

Safe and Secure

Automated, customizable backups keep your workflow secure, ensuring the protection of your data, especially when managing scientific information.


What Mangold INTERACT Allows You to Do

Collect Unlimited Codes & Transcriptions

Collect an unlimited number of codes and transcriptions while working with multiple audio and video files.

Use Flexible Sampling Methods

Easily combine different sampling methods such as event, pinpoint, time, one-zero, and their variants.

Use Your Custom Coding Systems

Use your own custom coding systems with unlimited hierarchical complexity.

Check Coder Reliability

Ensure the reliability of your data and coders with built-in reliability checks.

Use Advanced Analysis Functions

Find new connections between originally unconnected data with INTERACT’s extensive analysis functions.

Visualize Your Data

Present your results with state-space grids, timeline charts, and a variety of other visualization options.

Use Mixed Methods Research

Combine qualitative observations with quantitative data (e.g., physiological or simulator data) to discover their relationship.

Create Custom Workflows

Create and save custom workflows to perform complex analyses at the touch of a button.

Use Python Extensions

Expand INTERACT’s already wide range of functions with individual Python extensions if needed.


INTERACT: One Software for Your Entire Observational Research Workflow

From audio/video-based content-coding and transcription to analysis - INTERACT has you covered.

Mangold INTERACT video coding on a MacBook