Boris

BORIS (Behavioral Observation Research Interactive Software) BORIS is a free, open-source software designed for event logging, video/audio coding, and live behavioral observations. It is widely used in research settings for systematic and interactive coding of behavioral data.

• Unordered List ItemCross-platform compatibility: Available for GNU/Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Unordered List ItemUser-friendly interface: Facilitates easy event logging and coding for both video/audio recordings and live observations.
• Unordered List ItemOpen-source and free: Distributed under the GNU General Public License v.3, ensuring accessibility and customization for researchers.
• Unordered List ItemRegular updates: Actively maintained, with recent releases (as of December 2025) including versions 9.7.11 and 9.7.10, which introduce new features and improvements.

Citation: When using BORIS for research or publications, users are encouraged to cite the software and its authors. The DOI for citation is 10.1111/2041-210X.12584.

Resources:

• User Guide
• User Testimonials

https://www.boris.unito.it/