The future of research scheduling
Automate scheduling across time zones & languages, manage group sessions, customize SMS & email reminders, and keep every UXR and collaborator in sync.
Fortune 500 companies that use Ethnio
Let designers, researchers, and PMs easily schedule research at scale
Give participants and collaborators a perfect scheduling experience for all study types.
- 1:1, group sessions, and multi-sessions
- Automatically manage multiple time zones & languages
- Check for conflicts with your calendar and observers

Group sessions and backups
Invite multiple participants to one session, observe group dynamics, and keep backups ready so your studies stay on schedule.

Branded SMS & email reminders
Customize the branding of all scheduling reminders and invites to match your team’s tone and brand.
Set up participant quotas
Select the perfect participants as you quickly fill up your quotas during scheduling. Set limits, track progress, and close screeners when targets are met.
More about quotas

“We love that Ethnio lets us maintain our brand identity by customizing every visual and copy element. The platform is efficient, effective, and scalable.”
One calendar with ALL your studies.
See all your studies in one place across all teams and studies. Easily sort by status, project, team member, and any date range. Share with stakeholders or anyone in the org.
Invite observers with limited PII access and custom calendar invites
Control how designers, PMs, and any collaborators can view sessions or participant details with built-in PII and PHI permissions, while keeping their experience simple and focused.
Connect the tools and workflows you love
Whatever your research stack looks like, Ethnio connects to the tools and data structure your team already uses.

Consent during scheduling or screening, and track it automatically
Gather consent before interviews, up front, or as part of screening. Ethnio supports every workflow. Built-in guardrails prevent over-contacting and manage consent expirations automatically.
Build or integrate with DocuSign
Create forms directly in Ethnio or integrate with DocuSign for signature blocks, checkbox consent, and formatted text.
Track consent expiration
Every type of consent, whether created within Ethnio or linked to an external consent form, is tracked per participant and has an expiration date.
Translate and localize consent
Automatically show translated consent based on participant location, always localized.
Explore more Ethnio features
Panel Management
EnterpriseA pool of participants that is the heart of your research CRM
Incentives
Pay participants in any currency or country
Screeners
Links you can send out or post on social media
Intercepts
Targeted elegant intercepts on Web, iOS or Android
Scheduling
High-touch automatic research scheduling
Participant Management
Intake, management, democratization of all your studies
Security & compliance
We know how seriously you treat your customer data. That’s why security is built into Ethnio from the ground up, with the certifications to back it up.
More about securityGDPR
Robust data encryption and granular access controls to ensure compliance with EU data protection regulations and safeguard the privacy of EU citizens.
HIPAA
Ethnio’s security and privacy standards meet the highest tier for research software, including every component required for HIPAA compliance.
CCPA
Ethnio is fully compliant with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the CPRA, where applicable.
SSO
We support SSO via SAML 2.0 to manage vendor access for all your employees.
Swiss & Canadian data protection policy compliance
Full compliance with PIPEDA in Canada, FADP in Switzerland, and other international data frameworks.
Frequently asked questions
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).
You can find the full list of integrations hereEthnio 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 callWe 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.
Recruit research participants without the chaos
See how Ethnio helps UX teams find, screen, schedule, and pay participants — all in one place, without the spreadsheet juggling.

We’d love to show you
- How to recruit screened participants in under 10 minutes
- Automated scheduling, consent, and incentive payouts
- Managing a participant pool your whole team can use
- How Ethnio fits your existing research workflow