PsyToolkit

Spec sheet

Purpose

PsyToolkit provides tools for programming and running cognitive psychology experiments and surveys, and for teaching psychological experiments.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Free plan

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Integrations

The maker lists integrations with CloudResearch, Prolific, SONA, and MTurk, and says CGI variables can exchange data with other websites.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Support

The FAQ says the team tries to answer emails within 48 hours, typically faster, and points users to documentation and a user forum.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Headquarters

United KingdomRead 28 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Founded

2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Backups

The maker says data are backed up daily, but gives no legal guarantee against data loss and recommends researchers download their own copies.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Browser access

The web software runs in modern browsers without plugins, and browser access works on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Data handling

Study data can be stored online and downloaded as CSV, Excel, or raw text, with options for preprocessing and analysis support.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Data locations

Researchers choose a US or European server for study data; the maker says administrators may access data in rare cases for maintenance or troubleshooting.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Desktop mode

A Linux desktop version supports higher timing precision and specialized hardware such as Cedrus keyboards and digital I/O cards.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Experiments

The experiment scripting language supports stimulus presentation, audio and video, response measurement, trial randomization, and millisecond timing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Logic branching

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Maker and history

The FAQ describes PsyToolkit as a UK-designed not-for-profit project and says it has existed since 2005; it names Professor Gijsbert Stoet as a contact.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Online and lab use

Studies can run online or in a laboratory, with online data collection and offline experiment modes.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Questionnaires

Questionnaires support multiple question types, conditional logic, randomization, media, embedded reaction-time experiments, and multiple interface languages.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Respondent panel

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Response analytics

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Security and privacy

Data transmission uses HTTPS, participant IP addresses are not stored in researcher data files by default, and researchers retain ownership of collected data.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Use limits

For-profit organizations and non-university or non-school nonprofits must request permission to use PsyToolkit.Read 12 Oct 2026 · psytoolkit.org

Plans and prices

Every PsyToolkit plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Survey Software#60 of 1317.9