We are pleased to announce the launch of a new local instance of OpenQDA, now accessible at https://openqda.intern.weizenbaum-institut.de/. This instance is hosted within the Weizenbaum Institute and provides researchers with a dedicated, secure environment for qualitative data analysis. As of now, LDAP authentication is not yet implemented, so access requires being on the Weizenbaum Institute network or connected via VPN. To create a new account, please access the link at the bottom of the landing page.
OpenQDA, developed by ZeMKI at the University of Bremen, is a free, open-source, web-based alternative to the commercial software MAXQDA. It supports core coding functions, follows the REFI standard for project interoperability, and enables collaborative workflows with versioning and shared codebooks. The platform also offers basic visualizations and is designed with GDPR-compliant data handling in mind.
This local instance builds on our earlier announcement of OpenQDA and reflects our commitment to open, collaborative, and ethically responsible research practices. The full source code is available on GitHub under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0, and the ZeMKI welcomes feedback and contributions from the research community.
We encourage all researchers to explore the platform and help shape its development!