Study Management with Ethnio

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From research study intake to every stage

Designed to make managing your research projects easier by centralizing all participant data and tasks into one place.

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What kind of studies does your team run? Ethnio has you covered

1:1 interviews, survey, focus group, diary study, event, unmoderated exercise, compensation only, and other.

What kind of studies does your team run? Ethnio has you covered

Track progress easily for your whole team

Keep your research moving forward with Ethnio’s clear study tracking. Follow every step of your study at a glance so your team can stay aligned and make faster, smarter research decisions.

Study Progress 75% Complete 92 Responded 500 Invited 25 Clicked through 25 Qualified 12 Invited to schedule 0 Interviews Completed 0 Interviews Confirmed 3 1 Incentives Sent Incentive Claimed 0 Rated

Drive higher participation through branded communication

Personalize every touchpoint to reflect your brand, study goals, and consent requirements

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Perfect deliverability with DKIM/SPF

All Ethnio Enterprise licenses include domain verification (DKIM). Send emails from a custom domain created by your IT team and rest easy knowing they'll be delivered.

Pass variables from your panel

Send participant attributes, such as User ID and email, to integration platforms like Qualtrics or Usertesting.

Track and optimize

Monitor every click, open, send, and bounce rate to fine-tune engagement for each panel segment or invite.

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Why do leading research teams use Ethnio for study management?

Participant consent

Manage participant consent with customizable cool-down periods, opt-out rules, and safeguards to prevent over-contacting.

Automate panelist activity

Document every participant interaction with zero manual effort. Including screeners, studies, incentives, emails, consent submissions, and more.

Boost participation with personalized outreach

Provide participants with a personalized experience through branded emails and offer multiple sign-up pages for opting into research studies.

Configure auto-qualification rules

Automatically qualify or disqualify panelists based on screener responses, or opt for manual reviews as needed.

Diverse representation

Recruitment features, such as random sampling, cover all areas of your database, promoting thorough and unbiased research.

Bulk edit panelist data

Streamline operations and save time by updating thousands of panelist properties with just a few clicks.

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Build powerful panel automations

Save time with smart automations that add tags or trigger emails based on screener question conditions. Think of these efficient workflows as your extra teammate.

Panel Welcome Email

Added to Pool

No conditions

Send Pool email

VIP Customer Tag

All Screeners 124 questions

Answered:

Yes

Add tag:

VIP Customer

Weekly Import

Google Sheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JSaebJxnG-T2wr3T82DhRt9bIFazNEm8y14-px4oQtg/edit#gid=83484100

Add participants

Opt in Tag

401

Answered:

Yes

Add tag:

Opt in

Privacy Notice Email

All Screeners 544

Answered:

Yes

Send Pool email

Data Retention Tag

All Screeners 249 questions

Answered:

Yes

Add tag:

Data Retention

Opt outs Import

Google Sheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JSaebJxnG-T2wr3T82DhRt9bIFazNEm8y14-px4oQtg/edit#gid=83484100

Add opt out participants

Employee Tag

All Screeners 80 questions

Answered:

Yes

Add tag:

Employee

Automations are always secure

Think Zaps for your research stack, but more secure. We said no to Zapier due to privacy concerns...so we built our own.

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Answers to your Ethnio FAQs

Absolutely. Ethnio’s panel management software is engineered to support small and large-scale research operations and diverse panel requirements. It is built to manage growth in data and user activity, meeting the ongoing needs of large teams overseeing hundreds of studies and extensive participant pools.

Our panel management solution features advanced performance management and team-based workflows, optimizing collaboration across research projects. You can ensure precise segmentation and dynamic updates with customization options, including tailored intercepts and screeners across 30+ targeting variables. Integration with essential tools like Zoom, Outlook, and Google Calendar streamlines research processes, boosting operational efficiency across large teams.

Additionally, Ethnio supports various panel types—general, specialized, and ad-hoc—ensuring that your panels remain current and relevant for targeted recruitment strategies and research at scale.

Absolutely. Our user research CRM integrates with the tools research teams rely on, including Outlook, Google Calendar, DocuSign, Zoom, and Slack. Additionally, our powerful API and webhooks enable seamless two-way data sync with any CRM.

Data handling is streamlined through automatic import/export with CSV and Google Sheets, reducing manual entry and enhancing accuracy. For privacy and compliance, integrations with tools like Transcend automate GDPR and CCPA processes, including user opt-outs based on their email address and data erasure(DSRs).

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Ethnio also integrates with visitor management systems (VMS) to send participant consent and approval to front desk check-ins, streamlining the research process and reducing manual admin tasks.

Discuss VMS integration on an Enterprise call

We also offer support for custom integrations. Simply reach out, and our dedicated support team, supported by detailed developer documentation, will assist you. By connecting your preferred tools to your participant database, you can maintain your favorite methodologies and tools with your own real users, ensuring minimal disruption to your existing workflows and a seamless integration into your research stack.

At Ethnio, protecting your data is our top priority. We implement robust security measures to protect participant data, including advanced encryption for data in transit and at rest, SOC 2 certifications, and adherence to major data protection regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA.

Customer data is stored in AWS US West (Oregon), a SOC 2 Type 2 accredited data center, and we have achieved SOC 2 Type 1 certification from A-LIGN. Regular security audits and detailed documentation on data breach response protocols further ensure that your sensitive data is protected.

To prevent unauthorized access, we support two-factor authentication (2FA).

Conduct research with confidence, knowing that your data is securely protected. For additional details on our security practices and compliance features, please visit Ethnio Security.

Ethnio centralizes your entire recruitment process into a single, easy-to-use platform. Gain complete control over every stage—from participant recruitment and onboarding to incentive distribution—eliminating the need for multiple systems and third-party platforms.

Import participant data from various sources, including global opt-in pages, recruiting agencies, marketing databases, customer opt-in pages, and tools like Qualtrics and Salesforce. Ethnio supports participant lists in multiple formats, such as CSV and Google Sheets, allowing for dynamic filters and segments to target participants based on custom attributes, survey results, and engagement history.

Onboarding is streamlined with customizable workflows for registration, consent collection, and initial engagement for smooth integration of new participants. Incentive management is flexible, with options for monetary compensation, gift cards, and other payment methods tailored to participant preferences and study needs.

Additionally, features like opt-out management and participant history tracking ensure compliance, helping you adhere to data protection regulations while managing the recruitment process end‑to‑end.

We understand that a successful transition involves more than just features. We’re here to support you throughout the implementation process and beyond, ensuring you fully leverage the platform to run research at scale. From the start, our team provides personalized one-on-one onboarding to facilitate a seamless setup. Our training sessions and resources equip your team with the knowledge needed to maximize Ethnio's capabilities. Once operational, you’ll have access to extensive support documentation and a dedicated customer success team ready to assist with any technical issues or best practices.

Ethnio by the numbers

Trusted by Fortune 100 companies worldwide, Ethnio has connected with millions of participants across billions of study and intercepts views—all without any outside capital. This independence lets us stay focused on one thing: understanding and supporting your research operations needs.

34B

Ethnio study views

7.5M

Completed participants

$21.5M

Incentives issued

189

Countries served

$0

Venture capital

2016

Year founded

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