Free tool · for teams choosing software or a vendor
Vendor & Software Selection Web Scorer
Compare two vendors or software tools side by side, weighted by what matters most to your team. A polished demo is very good at drowning out everything else about a tool — the real cost, the support, the lock-in. This free scorer turns the decision into something you can see: weight five of the things that most often matter — cost, features, support, security, and integration. Then rate each option 1 to 5, and it returns one weighted score per option, so the best overall fit rises to the top — not just the slickest demo. Use it right here in your browser, or download the starter scorecard to keep.
| Criterion | Weightof 100 | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost & ValueTotal cost of ownership — and whether it's worth it | |||
| Features & FitDoes it cover your must-haves out of the box | |||
| Support & ServiceOnboarding, SLAs, and help when it breaks | |||
| Security & ComplianceData protection, certifications, and privacy | |||
| Integration & CompatibilityAPIs, single sign-on, and fitting your stack |
Weights total: 100 — balanced.
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What it does
- Weights five core criteria by how much each matters to your team, then scores two options across all of them at once.
- Returns one weighted score per option on a clean 1–5 scale, so the best overall fit — not just the best demo — comes out on top.
- Comes pre-loaded with an example where the pricier, more feature-packed option doesn't win, so you can see the method working.
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere, and nothing is saved.
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Comparing more than two tools?
This free scorer weighs two options across five criteria. The full Vendor / Software Selection Scorecard compares up to four options across eight criteria you choose, folds each option's money into one comparable effective annual cost of ownership, ranks them, and names the gap between the best-fit and lowest-cost option in dollars — a 7-tab workbook you keep (Excel, Google Sheets, or LibreOffice) plus three guides, including a vendor due-diligence checklist.
A one-time purchase you keep and reuse for the next evaluation or renewal — the structured workbook between a blank spreadsheet and a subscription decision app.
A decision aid, not procurement, legal, security, or financial advice, and not a substitute for your own due diligence or your security and legal review. A weighted score is a tool for thinking, not a verdict. The example options are fictional. Free to use; please don't resell or redistribute.