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• Weight 1-3: assign importance to each item
• Score = Sum of pros - Sum of cons
⚖️ What is Pros and Cons Comparator?
Pros and Cons Comparator is a decision-making tool for systematically comparing advantages and disadvantages of two options. Assign weights (1-3) to each item to reflect importance and derive objective score-based results. Helpful for job changes, relocations, purchases, investments, and other difficult choices requiring logic over emotion. All data is processed locally in your browser and never saved to any server.
📊 Decision-Making Examples
| Situation | Options | Key Factors |
|---|---|---|
| Career Change | Stay vs New Job | Salary, work-life balance, growth |
| Housing | Buy vs Rent | Upfront cost, flexibility, stability |
| Purchase | Product A vs B | Price, features, brand |
| Investment | Stocks vs Real Estate | Returns, risk, liquidity |
💡 Tips for Effective Comparison
- Be specific: Instead of "good", write "30 min shorter commute"
- Use weights wisely: Give 3 to critical factors, 1 to minor ones
- Include hidden factors: Opportunity cost, long-term impact, etc.
- Stay objective: Evaluate as if advising a friend
Frequently Asked Questions
What if the scores are tied?▼
When scores are equal, revisit the 1-2 most important items. Consider increasing weight on decisive factors or choosing the lower-risk option.
How should I assign weights?▼
Give higher weights to items you would regret most if ignored. Health-related, long-term impact, or irreversible decisions typically deserve a weight of 3.
Can I save my comparison?▼
Currently, data persists only during your browser session. For important decisions, take a screenshot or note. We do not save anything to servers for privacy.
What is Pros & Cons Comparator?
List pros and cons for any decision, assign weights to each factor, and see a visual comparison. Helps make informed decisions by organizing and quantifying your thoughts.