Gorilla: A more Powerful Alternative to PsychoPy + Pavlovia for Behavioural Research
PsychoPy, PsychoPy Builder, and Pavlovia have been a mainstay for behavioural researchers, offering a robust platform for creating and hosting experiments.
However, these tools often require a fair bit of programming knowledge in Python or JavaScript, which can be a hurdle for researchers without a coding background while those who can code and have the time for it can create almost anything they want.
Before we delve deeper, let’s clarify the difference between PsychoPy, PsychoPy Builder, PsychoJS, and Pavlovia. PsychoPy is a Python-based application for running experiments in the lab. PsychoPy Builder, on the other hand, is a tool within PsychoPy that allows you to build experiments.
These experiments can then be exported to JavaScript (PsychoJS) for online deployment. Pavlovia is the platform where these online experiments are hosted. Despite these distinctions, it’s common for people to refer to the entire suite of tools simply as “PsychoPy”.
Enter Gorilla, an all-in-one platform for online behavioural research. With Gorilla, you can create and deploy experiments, surveys, and even multiplayer tasks right from your browser. No coding required. All participant data is automatically stored on safe and secure servers, ensuring data security and integrity.
Plus, with Gorilla, you can collaborate online and save different versions of your experiment and keep track of collaborators’ work, all in the cloud.
Compare the Features: PsychoPy + Pavlovia and Gorilla
Pavlovia |
Gorilla |
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|---|---|---|
| Surveys | ✅ |
✅ |
| Reaction-time Tasks | ✅ |
✅ |
| Games | ❌ |
✅ |
| Multiplayer | ❌ |
✅ |
| Shopping Simulations | ❌ |
✅ |
| Randomisation | ✅ |
✅ |
| Counterbalancing | ✅ |
✅ |
| Support Desk | ❌ |
✅ |
| Webinars | ❌ |
✅ |
| Office Hours | ❌ |
✅ |
| GDPR-compliant | ✅ |
✅ |
The Nitty Gritty: Pavlovia vs Gorilla
Features: Pavlovia and Gorilla
Pavlovia |
Gorilla |
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|---|---|---|
| Example Questionnaire |
✅
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✅
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| Collaborate with Users |
✅
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✅
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| Restore Previous Versions (Version Control) |
✅
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✅
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| Insert Images |
✅
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✅
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| Insert Videos |
✅
|
✅
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| Insert Audio |
✅
|
✅
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| Ranking Widgets |
✅
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✅
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| Date Entry Widget (with Conversion) |
✅
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✅
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| Restricted Date Entry Widget (GDPR) |
❌
|
✅
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| Randomisation of Questions on Page |
✅
|
✅
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| Randomisation of Questions on Page (Except Top) |
✅
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✅
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| Embedded Data/Store/Carry Forward Choices |
✅
|
✅
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| Branching Based on Responses and Conditions |
✅
|
✅
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| Add Custom Script |
❌
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Coming soon
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| Add Custom Scoring |
❌
|
✅
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| Optional Back Button |
✅
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✅
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| Right-aligning specific text |
✅
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✅
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| Change Text Size on Widgets |
✅
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✅
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| Questionnaire Adjusts for Screen Sizes |
✅
|
✅
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| Browser Restrictions |
❌
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✅
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| Country Restrictions |
❌
|
✅
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| Automatic Time Out Exclusions |
❌
|
✅
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| Browser Information |
❌
|
✅
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| Monitor Information |
✅
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✅
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| Device Information |
❌
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✅
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| Total questionnaire Time |
✅
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✅
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| Download Data from Incomplete Participants |
✅
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✅
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| Upload to Shared Library (Open Materials) |
✅
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✅
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The nittiest grittiest: Here’s our Questionnaire Builder 2 showcase featuring its components in detail.
Beyond Surveys: The Power of Behavioural Research with Gorilla
If you’re a behavioural researcher looking for a user-friendly, all-in-one platform that doesn’t require programming knowledge, Gorilla is the answer. With its wide range of features, including visual builders, reaction-time tasks, games, multiplayer tasks, and shopping simulations, Gorilla offers capabilities that PsychoPy can’t match.
So why wait? With Gorilla, you can push the boundaries of behavioural research and uncover insights that go beyond traditional self-reporting questionnaires or stand-alone tasks. Make the switch to Gorilla today and take your behavioural research to the next level. Sign up for free today and explore our intuitive task and experiment builder at your own pace.
Want to learn more? Join our next onboarding webinar for a comprehensive guide to all that Gorilla has to offer. You’ll see first-hand how our platform can help you take your own research online.
If you’re considering Gorilla for your lab or department, we’re here to help. Reach out to schedule a call with our team. We’d love to discuss how Gorilla can meet your specific needs and streamline your research process.
Make the switch to Gorilla today and take your behavioural research to the next level. Your next findings could be just a click away.