Mapping the Invisible Forces of Policy and Governance
Policy Prism is an open-source structural mapping platform designed for researchers, analysts, and policy experts.
Instantly map the complex relationships between actors, discourses, and institutional logics that shape policy outcomes. Our platform refracts vast archives into actionable network intelligence.
By fusing Large Language Models with structural frameworks like Actor-Network Theory, Policy Prism accelerates discovery from weeks to seconds—giving your team unparalleled clarity in rapidly shifting environments.
Why Teams Chose Policy Prism
- Uncompromising PrivacyGDPR-ready with zero data training. Your sensitive policy documents remain strictly confidential.
- Work together liveEveryone can edit the same map, add notes, and talk about it at the same time.
- Nothing hiddenYou see exactly how the map is made, so you can trust it.
- Super fastGet useful insights in seconds, not weeks, and spend more time planning.
- Built for changeThings shift quickly in policy. Policy Prism gives temporary views that spark team discussions.
Perfect for mapping rules, stakeholders, or new tech setups. Policy Prism helps teams make smarter decisions together.
Start using Policy Prism today and make complex policy work simpler for your team!
From Text to Topology in 3 Steps
Policy Prism streamlines the complex process of structural policy analysis.
- 1. Upload Documents
Drag and drop one or more policy documents (PDF, Docx). The system automatically extracts text and prepares it for analysis.
- 2. Select Your Lenses
Choose strict theoretical lenses (e.g., "Legitimacy", "Justification") to filter the analysis. Our AI traces actors and actants based on your specific framework, turning weeks of manual qualitative coding into minutes.
- 3. Visualize & Export
Interact with the dynamic force-directed graph. Export your "Assemblage Snapshot" as a high-res PDF for your paper or presentation.
Theoretical Grounding
Why "Policy Prism"?
Methodology
From Archive to Insight
A systematic approach to analyzing complex textual datasets through multiple theoretical lenses.
Introduction To Policy Prism
A video exploration of the need for Policy Prism.
- Data Ingestion
Upload PDFs, scrape web traces, and organize your primary sources. The system automatically extracts text and prepares it for analysis.
- AI-Powered Analysis
Apply specific theoretical lenses (Resistance, Cultural Framing, Institutional Logics) using advanced LLMs to extract structured insights.
- Network Synthesis
Visualize relationships between actors, concepts, and documents. Detect missing (ghost) actors, diagram commonalities (territories), explore lines of disruption, and report results.
Visualization
Visualizing the Network Spectrum
Navigate fully interactive 3D and 2D graphs with clickable nodes and links to reveal hidden connections.
Community
Who uses Policy Prism?
For Researchers & Scholars
Use Policy Prism for initial tracing of actors in empirical studies, then layer with slower methods for deep structural analysis.
For Practitioners & Activists
Quick counter-mapping of power relations (e.g., regulatory tensions in AI governance, platform monopolies). Dynamic mapping supports tactical interventions without claiming exhaustive truth.
For Educators & General Users
Accessible entry point to complex theories—generate a snapshot, then explore "what's missing" or "what could change."
Edge Cases & Nuances
Outputs may highlight fragile alliances or overlooked agencies, but users must remain attentive to situated biases (e.g., data sources, algorithmic inscriptions). Not for high-stakes decision-making without verification.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Start for free with our trial, then pay only for what you need. No lock-in subscriptions at a fraction of the cost of $1,000/yr legacy qualitative tools.
Why use a credit system?First-Time Registrant
New Users OnlyOne-time offer for new accounts.
- 100 Analysis Credits
- Document Uploads
- Basic Assemblage Map
- Access to Community Support
Pro Pack
Limited Time OfferFor serious researchers.
- 500 Analysis Credits
- Document Uploads
- Deep AI Analysis (GPT-5.1)
- Unlimited Projects
- High-Res PDF Exports
All plans include access to standard lenses. Credits are used for analysis steps.
Trust, Ethics & Privacy
Built for critical research with a commitment to data sovereignty and transparency.
Uploaded documents are stored securely and are never used to train public AI models. You retain full ownership of your data. Files can be permanently deleted from our servers at any time.
Developed as part of academic research on using AI for critical analysis. This open-source tool is designed to reveal power structures, not reinforce them.
Still have questions?
Whether you need help with your account, have questions about the methodology, or want to discuss enterprise options, we're here to help.
support@policyprism.io
Response time: Within 24 hours