Testable Alternative: Why Gorilla is the Smart Choice for Behavioral Researchers
Whether you’re an undergraduate embarking on your first research project or a seasoned post-doc working at the cutting edge of research, you may have encountered Testable as an easy starting point for taking reaction tasks online.
And Testable is a decent tool for PhDs to create studies for undergraduate research. You clone a task that already exists and change the stimuli.
But you can’t create anything a novel tasks with Testable, you can only change the stimuli in a task that already exists. In contrast, our task builder allows you to create novel tasks, as well as modify existing ones.
We don’t see any virtue in training students to run replications if the process doesn’t also teach creative research method skills. It’s these creative research skills that will position them to do novel research in future academic or industry research positions.
Science, at its heart, is about discovery, about crossing the frontiers. It’s essential that your tools and training empower you to do that too.
Plus, our world-class support team, staffed by trained behavioral scientists, is always at your service, ensuring you never get stuck. With Gorilla, you’re not just conducting research; you’re pioneering the future of behavioral science.
Compare the Features: Testable and Gorilla
Testable |
Gorilla |
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Survey | ✅ |
✅ |
Reaction Time Tasks | ✅ |
✅ |
Game Builder | ❌ |
✅ |
Multiplayer | ✅ |
✅ |
Shop Builder | ❌ |
✅ |
What-you-see-is-what-you-get Interface | ❌ |
✅ |
Powerful Component System | ❌ |
✅ |
Extensible | ❌ |
✅ |
Timing Validated | ❌ |
✅ |
Samples & Templates | ✅ |
✅ |
Launched In | 2015 |
2016 |
Publications (Feb 2024) | 278 |
1420 |
The Nitty Gritty: Testable vs Gorilla
Survey Features: Testable and Gorilla
Testable |
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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✅
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Insert Audio |
✅
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✅
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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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✅
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Randomisation of Questions on Page |
✅
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✅
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Randomisation of Questions on Page (Except Top) |
✅
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✅
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Counterbalancing |
✅
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✅
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Embedded Data/Store/Carry Forward Choices |
✅
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✅
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Branching Based on Responses and Conditions |
✅
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✅
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Add Custom Script |
❌
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✅
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Add Custom Scoring |
❌
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✅
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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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✅
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Browser Restrictions |
❌
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✅
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Country Restrictions |
✅
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✅
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Automatic Time Out Exclusions |
❌
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✅
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Browser Information |
❌
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✅
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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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Webinars |
❌
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✅
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Office Hours |
❌
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✅
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GDPR-compliant |
✅
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✅
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The nittiest grittiest: Here’s our Questionnaire Builder 2 showcase featuring its components in detail.
The Gorilla Community: Where Researchers Thrive
Gorilla isn’t just a tool; it’s a vibrant community of leading researchers in behavioral science. You’re part of a collective that values innovation, efficiency, and the transformative power of knowledge.
Invest in Your Research Journey
Gorilla is more than a tool; it’s an investment in your entire research career. While Testable may offer a quick solution for simple tasks, Gorilla provides the depth of functionality and fine control that you’ll need as your research evolves.
With Gorilla, you’re investing in the next 5–10 years of your research program and behavioral methods teaching.
Elevate Your Research with Gorilla
Don’t just settle; elevate your research to new heights with Gorilla.
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 transform your approach to online research.
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.