Decision matrix
Change the weights in a worked example and watch the ranking move. Free, no sign-up.
Weight-swap sandbox
The team's three tools, with made-up scores for illustration. Only the weights change.
Weights need not add up to 100: only how they compare matters.
| Tool (illustrative) | Price, weight 40 | Ease of use, weight 30 | Integrations, weight 20 | Support, weight 10 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tool A | Price4 | Ease of use3 | Integrations5 | Support2 | Total370 |
| Tool B | Price2 | Ease of use5 | Integrations4 | Support4 | Total350 |
| Tool C | Price5 | Ease of use2 | Integrations3 | Support3 | Total350 |
Tool A ranks first at the starting weights, 20 points ahead of Tools B and C.
A total is an argument, not a verdict. If a small change of weights flips the leader, the options are close. Then, as step 6 suggests, hold the result up against your gut and look for a missing criterion.