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Novaboard vs UXbeam

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Novaboard compared with UXbeam
DetailNovaboard logo Novaboard UXbeam
What it doesBrowser-based pixel art studio for creating sprites, animations, and game art Free tree testing tool for testing information architecture
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inBR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingWeb version: Free. Desktop app: $14.99 one-time purchase for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Free for unlimited tree testing and card sorting studies, unlimited participants and responses, and full analysis. Participant recruitment through UXbeam's panel starts at $1 per participant-minute.
Key features
  • Animation timeline with onion skinning and tweening
  • Layer support with blend modes and layer groups
  • Multi-file workspace with embedded drawings
  • Import 30+ file formats including Aseprite, PSD, ORA
  • Export to PNG, GIF, MP4, WebM, spritesheets and more
  • Pixel-perfect drawing tools and shape tools
  • Selection tools with marquee, lasso, and magic wand
  • Visual history with branches
  • Symmetry drawing with multiple axes
  • Custom brushes and adjustment layers
  • Unlimited tree-testing studies and participants
  • Leading-task detection to catch biased wording
  • Path replay visualization of participant navigation
  • Task outcome breakdown into direct, indirect, and elsewhere
  • Full-scenario completion tracking across multiple tasks
  • Mobile-compatible participant experience
  • Integrated card sorting with tree testing workflow
  • Multiple valid destinations per task
  • Iterative testing with versioned results
  • Complete CSV export of participant-level results
What makes it different
  • Free web-based editor with no account required
  • Works offline as a Progressive Web App
  • Data stays local in browser storage with no AI training
  • Supports nearly 30 import and 30+ export formats
  • Desktop app available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • No credit card required and truly unlimited at no cost
  • Built-in methodological safeguards prevent common research mistakes
  • One-screen setup lets researchers create tests in minutes
  • Mental Model Detection identifies competing ways different user groups organize content
  • AI-assisted participant recruitment with audience targeting
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 +13 (up) since last check35 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)20
Citation Flow (Majestic)2316
Referring domains (Majestic)682

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