Lyssna studies are built using different types of methods and section structures. These determine whether your study is considered a Quick study or an In-depth study, and what’s available on your plan.
Understanding how these pieces fit together will help you plan your research and avoid unexpected limits.
Study types
There are two types of studies you can create: Quick studies and In-depth studies.
Quick studies
Quick studies are designed for fast, focused feedback.
A study is considered a Quick study when:
It contains a single section, and
It uses only core methods
Quick studies are available on all plans.
In-depth studies
In-depth studies are designed for more complex research.
A study is considered In-depth if it:
Includes more than one section, or
Uses any advanced method
In-depth studies are available on paid plans and may be subject to limits depending on your plan.
Method types
Lyssna offers two types of research methods: core methods and advanced methods.
Core methods
Core methods are available on all plans and include:
Survey questions
Design surveys
First click tests
Navigation tests
Five-second tests
Preference tests
These methods can be used in both Quick studies and In-depth studies.
Advanced methods
Advanced methods are available on paid plans and include:
Card sorts
Tree testing
Live website testing
Prototype tests
Using any advanced method will make your study an In-depth study.
How study types and methods work together
Your study type is determined by how your study is structured and which methods you use.
A single section using only a core method → Quick study
Multiple sections → In-depth study
Any advanced method → In-depth study
This means even a single-section study will be considered In-depth if it includes an advanced method.
Plan limitations
Your plan determines which study types and methods you can use.
Free plan
Core methods only
Quick studies only (unlimited)
Growth plan
Core and advanced methods
Quick studies (unlimited)
In-depth studies (5 launched studies per month or 60 per year)
Enterprise plan
Core and advanced methods
Quick studies (unlimited)
In-depth studies (custom limits)
Common questions
Why is my study considered In-depth?
Your study is considered In-depth if it includes multiple sections or uses any advanced method. If your study meets either of these conditions, it will be treated as an In-depth study.
Do screeners make a study In-depth?
Screeners do not make a study In-depth. A study is only considered In-depth based on its structure (multiple sections) or if it uses advanced methods.
Can I create an In-depth study on the Free plan?
You will be able to create an In-depth study on the Free plan, but you will not be able to launch your study to your participants. You’ll need to upgrade your subscription to launch your test if it uses multiple sections or advanced methods.
Can I change a study from In-depth to Quick?
You can change a study from In-depth to Quick by updating the study to meet Quick study requirements. This means using only one section and removing any advanced methods.
Do Quick studies count toward my plan's limits?
Quick studies do not count toward In-depth study limits. Quick studies are unlimited across all plans.