Blaise

Spec sheet

Purpose

Blaise is a software platform for survey data collection and processing, designed for government and scientific surveys.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Intended users

The maker describes Blaise as designed for government and scientific surveys and identifies Statistics Netherlands as its producer.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Integrations

Blaise APIs can connect the survey system with an organization’s existing IT infrastructure and other systems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Security

The product information says Blaise data can be encrypted and survey data can be separated from personally identifiable information during collection.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Support

The maker lists training, consultations, email support, documentation, videos, and a user forum among its support resources.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Headquarters

The Hague, NetherlandsRead 28 Sep 2026 · blaise.com

API access

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · blaise.com

Case management

The Blaise 5 apps brochure describes a case management application that lets field workers manage assigned cases and synchronize surveys on their devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Cloud requirements

Using Blaise Cloud requires a license from the chosen cloud provider and a Blaise 5 license for web surveys.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

CPI app

The CPI App supports price data collection, including product photos, comparisons with previous data, and unit conversions.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Data processing

Blaise includes Manipula for tasks such as selecting data, deriving new data, and performing computations.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Database support

The product information says Blaise uses SQLite natively and can write to Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MS SQL Server databases.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Databases

Blaise can use SQLite and write to Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server databases.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Integration

Blaise APIs are described as a way to integrate the survey system with other IT systems.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Languages and accessibility

Blaise supports Western, right-to-left, and Asian interviewing languages and states that it meets accessibility standards for people with disabilities.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Logic branching

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · blaise.com

Multimode surveys

A single data model can support multiple survey modes, including self-administered and interviewer-administered modes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Offline collection

Its Windows, iOS, and Android apps support data collection while disconnected, with collected data uploaded after an internet connection is restored.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Offline use

Blaise 5 mobile apps can work offline and store data on the device until a connection is restored.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Pricing

The official pages reviewed did not state a product price.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Questionnaire design

Blaise supports complex questionnaire structures, non-linear interviewing, and hierarchical and trigram searches.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Response analytics

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · blaise.com

Responsive layouts

Its layout tools let questionnaires adapt to different device sizes, from smartphones to desktop screens.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Support and distribution

The product brochure names Statistics Netherlands as producer and Westat as Blaise’s distributor and supporter in North and South America.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Survey management

The CMA Admin Tool provides a web-based interface to configure surveys, assign cases, monitor fieldwork, and troubleshoot synchronization issues.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Survey modes

Blaise supports single-mode and mixed-mode survey designs, including self-administered and interviewer-administered modes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · blaise.com

Where Specifiction places it

• Survey Software#105 of 1317.4