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Yazi vs Sago

Sago is a large research panel and full-service fieldwork provider. Yazi is a self-serve platform that runs surveys, diaries and AI interviews in WhatsApp.

Comparison · Yazi vs Sago

Panels and fieldwork, managed. Or research you run yourself, in WhatsApp.

Sago is a large research panel and full-service fieldwork provider. Yazi is a self-serve platform that runs surveys, diaries and AI interviews in WhatsApp, with its own panel.

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The honest version: Sago is strong for managed recruitment and fieldwork: global panels, qual and quant services, and a full-service team to run studies for you.

That is a service model. Yazi is a platform you control: launch in minutes, reach your own WhatsApp panel across 25+ countries, and get AI-analysed insights in 24 hours, often at lower cost.

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Where the two actually differ

 SagoYazi
ModelPanel + managed fieldworkSelf-serve platform you control
Primary channelWeb, phone, multi-modeWhatsApp: no app, no login
MethodsFull-service qual & quantSurveys, diary studies & AI interviews
AI moderationService-led analysisAI follow-ups on every answer; auto-transcribed & themed
Speed to insightProject-based24h from launch to insight
Strongest marketsGlobal panels25+ countries; deepest where WhatsApp dominates
LanguagesMultilingual100+ languages, voice + text
CostFull-service pricingLower, self-serve at scale
No model wins everywhere

Pick the right tool for the job

If you want a partner to recruit and run fieldwork for you, Sago is a strong fit. If you want to run research yourself, fast, with high response in mobile-first markets, Yazi is built for it.

Choose Sago when

Managed panels & fieldwork

  • You want a partner to recruit and run studies
  • You need large managed panels across markets
  • Full-service qual and quant suits your team
Choose Yazi when

Reach & speed in mobile-first markets

  • You want to run research yourself, in minutes
  • You need 70-90% completion on a channel people open
  • You want quant scale and qual depth in one study
  • Voice, image and video answers, auto-transcribed and themed

“Yazi simplified data collection, increased our engagement and response rate, and gave us an overall better platform to collect quality data for our clients.”

Jon-Jon Emary · Channel Performance Lead, Ipsos South Africa

See Yazi run on the channel your audience already opens.

A 15-minute demo, your use case, real numbers.

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© 2026 Yazi Research (Pty) LtdComparisons based on publicly available information, June 2026. Sago is a trademark of its respective owner.
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