Afkar vs UserTesting
UserTesting is an enterprise user research platform used by large organisations for moderated and unmoderated testing. It offers a global participant panel but requires annual contracts starting at $10,000+/year, making it inaccessible for startups and SMBs in the MENA region.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Afkar | UserTesting |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | ~SAR 100/study | $10,000/year |
| Arabic Support | ||
| Self-serve | ||
| Built-in Participants | ||
| Card Sort | ||
| Tree Test | ||
| Prototype Test | ||
| MENA Participants | ||
| Pay-per-study | ||
| No Annual Contract |
Why choose Afkar over UserTesting
- 100x more affordable for startups
- Self-serve — no sales calls needed
- Native Arabic interface with RTL support
- MENA-focused participant pool
- Card sort and tree test included
- Pay-per-study, not annual contracts
Where UserTesting has an edge
- •UserTesting has a larger global participant pool
- •UserTesting offers more enterprise features
How to Switch from UserTesting
1
Sign up for free
Create your Afkar account in under a minute — no credit card required.
2
Recreate your studies
Use our intuitive builder to set up the same study types you run today — surveys, card sorts, tree tests, and more.
3
Launch & get results
Publish your study and receive real insights from MENA participants — often within hours.
Ready to try Afkar?
Start free and get real insights from MENA users — in hours, not weeks.