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Free comparison chart maker.

Make a comparison chart by naming the options and the criteria that matter. Use a feature table to compare facts, or a weighted decision chart to show how priorities affect the choice.

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Comparison chart maker examples.

Same tool, four requests. Every drawing below is a real render.

What you type
Create a weighted phone plan comparison chart for three plans using monthly cost, data allowance, network coverage and roaming.
Then tryAdd a family discount criterion with weight 3.Change Plan C's data allowance score to 5.
Comparison & Decision Matrix: Phone plan decision
Comparison & Decision Matrix · Pugh, Total Design (1991) · schematex-comparison

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The drawing

What a comparison chart is.

A comparison chart puts two or more options beside the same criteria. It makes similarities and differences visible in one table, whether you are comparing facts, features, costs or scored priorities.

Use a feature chart when you want to record what each option includes. Use a weighted decision chart when you need to rank options and show which criteria have the most influence on the result.

Standard
Pugh, Total Design (1991)
Also follows
ASQ decision matrix · Hyerle Thinking Maps (double-bubble) · K-12 graphic-organizer convention
Engine
schematex-comparison
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Comparison & Decision Matrix: What a comparison chart is
Who uses it

Who uses comparison charts.

Comparison & Decision Matrix: Buyers and studentsBuyers and students

Products compared against priorities such as price, portability, battery life and performance.

Comparison & Decision Matrix: Project teamsProject teams

Software capabilities listed side by side before a trial or selection meeting.

Comparison & Decision Matrix: Benefits reviewersBenefits reviewers

Plan terms organized in one table while checking the official information for each option.

How it works

How to make a comparison chart in three steps.

01

Describe it

One paragraph is enough to start.

“Create a weighted phone plan comparison chart for three plans using monthly cost, data allowance, network coverage and roaming.”
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Comparison & Decision Matrix: Phone plan decision
03

Say what changes

Every edit keeps a version.

Add a family discount criterion with weight 3.
V2 · DRAWN FROM V1, NOTHING RETYPED
FAQ

Common questions

What is a comparison chart?

A comparison chart is a table that shows several options against the same criteria.

When should I use a weighted comparison chart?

Use one when some criteria matter more than others and you need to rank the options.

Can a comparison chart show features as yes, no or partial?

Yes. A feature chart can record availability with simple marks or short text.

How do I make a comparison chart?

List the options, choose the criteria, add the known values or scores, then revise the table as you gather better information.

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