Free tree testing tool

Validate your information architecture with a free tree test — build a text-only hierarchy, set findability tasks, share a link, and see whether people can actually find things. No Enterprise plan required (looking at you, Maze).

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What you get

Text-only tree builder — recreate your proposed navigation without designing anything.
Findability tasks — write goals, mark the correct destinations.
Shareable link — run it unmoderated with your panel, email list, or a QR code.
Results that matter — success rate, directness, and first-click/path analysis to pinpoint where the structure breaks.

Why this one

Some popular tools gate tree testing behind their top tier — Maze, for example, reserves tree testing for Enterprise. ResearchRocket includes it, and this free tool lets you run one without a big contract. It's part of an all-in-one platform, so you can pair it with a card sort to build the IA in the first place.

How the free plan works

Your first tree test is free — a complete study, not a locked demo. Inside it you get unlimited tasks and unlimited participants, the text-tree builder, the shareable unmoderated link, and the full results (success rate, directness, and first-click/path analysis).

When you need to run more than one study — additional tree tests, card sorts, usability tests, surveys, and the rest of the stack — that's when you move to a paid plan. No per-seat minimum, no enterprise sales gate; tree testing stays included as your research grows. Your first study is free, and you only pay once you're running more than one.

How to run a tree test

Build the tree — nest your categories and pages as text labels.
Write 5–10 tasks as goals, without using the category names.
Set the correct destination for each task.
Share the link and collect responses (aim for 30–50 participants — size it with the sample-size calculator).
Read success + directness + first click to find the structural problems.

Full walkthrough: How to run a tree test.

FAQ

Is this tree testing tool free? Yes — build a tree, write findability tasks, share a link, and review success and path results at no cost.

Is it a Treejack alternative? Yes — it covers the core tree-testing workflow (tree builder, tasks, success/directness/first-click results) as part of an all-in-one platform.

How many participants do I need? 30–50 per audience for reliable directional results; more when comparing two trees. Use the free sample-size calculator to set the number.

Does Maze include tree testing for free? Publicly documented Maze plans place tree testing on Enterprise. This tool lets you run tree tests without a top-tier contract.

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