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Scissor vs UXbeam

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Scissor compared with UXbeam
DetailScissor logo Scissor UXbeam
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Free tree testing tool for testing information architecture
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given 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
  • Pen, curvature, pencil and shape tools with editable Bézier paths and live shapes
  • Type on a point, in an area and on a path with OpenType features and glyphs panel
  • Layers, groups, masks and clipping support
  • Fill with solid colours, gradients, meshes and patterns, and recolour artwork
  • Live non-destructive effects including shadows, glows, blur, distort, warp and 3D
  • Image trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths
  • Pixel layers for painting and raster work alongside vector art
  • Multiple grid types including orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal and perspective
  • Free Transform tool for scaling, rotating and distorting selections
  • Open SVG, PDF, EPS, .ai and PSD files; export to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG and WebP
  • 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
  • Runs entirely in browser with no install, account or upload required
  • All work stays on your device with complete privacy—no server uploads
  • Works offline and can be installed as a Progressive Web App
  • Available in 15 languages
  • Full-featured vector editor with Bézier paths, effects and image tracing
  • 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)13 −1 (down) since last check35 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)3216
Referring domains (Majestic)1012

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