Software solutions and support for academics and researchers
Since 1987
We supply individuals and academic, commercial, governmental and not-for-profit organizations with:
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Qualitative analysis & mixed methods research
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Citation & reference management solution
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Research & Statistical Software for Academics and Institutions in South Africa
Softec is a trusted supplier of specialist research and statistical solutions for academics, researchers, postgraduate students, universities, and research institutions across South Africa. We work closely with leading global software developers to provide powerful, reliable tools that support every stage of the research process — from data collection and analysis to reporting and publication.
We serve qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods researchers working in disciplines such as the social sciences, health sciences, education, business, psychology, engineering, and public policy. Whether you are completing an honours project, master’s thesis, PhD dissertation, or managing institutional research at scale, Softec provides access to proven software solutions used by researchers worldwide.
Our portfolio includes industry-leading tools for qualitative data analysis, statistical modelling, survey analysis, reference management, and research design, including software such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, MAXQDA, XLSTAT, SmartPLS, Design-Expert, Citavi, and EndNote. These platforms enable researchers to analyse interviews, focus groups, survey data, experimental results, and bibliographic sources with accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigour.
Based in South Africa, Softec understands the needs of African researchers and institutions. We provide regionally relevant licensing, procurement support, and guidance to ensure compliance with institutional purchasing requirements. Our long-standing relationships with universities, research councils, and professional organisations allow us to support both individual researchers and large academic departments.
In addition to software licensing, Softec assists clients with software selection, ensuring that researchers choose the most appropriate tool for their methodology and research goals. By offering a curated range of best-in-class research software, we help reduce complexity and enable researchers to focus on producing high-quality, defensible research outcomes.
If you are looking for academic research software in South Africa, reliable qualitative or statistical analysis tools, or trusted software solutions for institutional research, Softec offers a proven gateway to the world’s leading research technologies — tailored for the African research environment.