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Decision matrix maker

Weigh what matters, score each option against it, and let the ranked totals point you to the recommended choice, all in your browser.

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Add your options and criteria, set a weight for each criterion (how much it matters), then score every option. The tool multiplies score by weight, ranks the totals, and marks the recommended pick.

A weighted decision matrix turns a fuzzy choice into numbers you can actually compare. You list your options down the side, your criteria across the top, give each criterion a weight for how much it matters, then score every option. This decision matrix maker multiplies score by weight, adds up each option's total, ranks them, and marks the winner so the recommendation is clear.

Prefer something lighter? Switch to pros and cons list maker mode and just jot the reasons for and against in two columns. Either way your work saves in your browser as you type, and you can download a clean PDF when you are done. It is a free decision making tool with no sign up, and nothing you enter is uploaded.

How it works

  1. 1

    Add your options and criteria

    List the choices you are weighing as rows, then add the criteria that matter as columns, such as cost, time, or risk. This becomes your compare options chart.

  2. 2

    Set weights and scores

    Give each criterion a weight from 1 to 10 for how important it is, then score each option 1 to 5 on every criterion. The tool handles the weighted decision matrix math for you.

  3. 3

    Read the ranking and export

    Totals update instantly, the highest scoring option is marked Recommended, and you can download the whole matrix or your pros and cons list as a PDF.

Questions about the decision matrix maker

How does a weighted decision matrix work?
Each criterion gets a weight for how much it matters. You score every option on each criterion, the score is multiplied by that weight, and the products are added up per option. The highest total is the recommended pick. This tool does that math automatically as you type.
Can I use it as a simple pros and cons list maker?
Yes. Switch to pros and cons mode, name what you are deciding on, and list the points for and against in two columns. You can add or remove rows and download the list as a PDF.
What weights and scores should I use?
Weight criteria 1 to 10 based on importance, so a make-or-break factor might be 9 or 10 and a minor one 2 or 3. Score each option 1 to 5 on how well it meets that criterion. Keep the scale consistent across all options so the comparison stays fair.
Is it free?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign up. Everything runs in your browser, your entries save locally on your device, and nothing is uploaded to a server.

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