| Feature | NVivo Desktop (Pro/Plus) | NVivo Portal | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Deep analysis, complex queries, visualization | Collaboration, review, light coding | | Installation | Required (Windows/Mac) | None (Browser only) | | Offline access | Yes | No (requires internet) | | Real-time team editing | No (file locking) | Yes | | Auto-save & versioning | Manual | Automatic |
NVivo Portal is the web-based component of Lumivero’s NVivo ecosystem. It allows you to access, manage, and analyze qualitative data from any browser—no software installation required. But its true power lies in collaboration . It bridges the gap between solo deep-dive analysis (on the desktop app) and team-based strategy (in the cloud). nvivo portal
Don’t worry—the powerful NVivo desktop app (Windows or Mac) isn’t going anywhere. The magic happens when you link a desktop project to the Portal. You can do heavy lifting (complex queries, visualization, transcription) on your desktop, save it, and the project syncs to the cloud for your team to access instantly. | Feature | NVivo Desktop (Pro/Plus) | NVivo