Portal: Nvivo

Need to check a code or add a quick note from a library computer or a Chromebook? NVivo Portal works entirely in a modern web browser. You can perform basic coding, run text searches, and create memos without lugging around a license dongle or high-powered laptop.

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. nvivo portal

| 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 | Need to check a code or add a

For years, qualitative researchers have faced a familiar struggle. You’ve just finished a grueling coding session on your desktop NVivo project. You save the file, email it to a colleague, and wait. They open it, add their annotations, save a new version (“NVivo_Project_FINAL_v3_REAL”), and email it back. Chaos ensues. Version control becomes a nightmare, and real-time collaboration feels impossible. Don’t worry—the powerful NVivo desktop app (Windows or

The headline feature. Multiple team members can work on the same NVivo project simultaneously. One person can be coding interviews in London while another runs queries in Sydney and a third adds memos in New York. Everyone sees live updates, and changes are synced instantly.

Disclaimer: Feature availability depends on your NVivo license plan. Check with Lumivero for the latest updates.