Online Tool Store
Pros and Cons Board
Build a pros and cons list with per-item weights and get an instant weighted verdict as you edit. Runs entirely in your browser.
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server.
Pros
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Cons
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Add a few pros and cons to see a verdict.
How it works
- Add your reasons to the Pros and Cons columns.
- Give each one a weight from ×1 (minor) to ×5 (major).
- See the running verdict update as you add, edit, or remove reasons.
FAQ
What does the weight (×1 to ×5) mean?
Not every pro or con matters equally — a ×5 weight counts five times as much toward the verdict as a ×1. Use it to reflect how much each point actually matters to your decision, not just how many points you can list.
Is this the same as a decision matrix?
Related, but simpler and narrower — a decision matrix scores multiple options against several shared criteria. This is a single yes/no decision (should I do this or not?) with weighted reasons on each side, which is a faster fit for most everyday choices.
Is my board saved?
No — everything you enter lives only in this browser tab for this session. Reloading the page resets it back to the example.
Should I really let a number decide?
Treat the verdict as a starting point, not a final answer — it's only as good as the weights you assign. If the result surprises you, that's often a sign one of your weights doesn't actually reflect how you feel.
How we compare
| Feature | Online Tool Store | Paper list | Notes app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighted, not just a raw count | ✓ | Manual tally only | Manual tally only |
| Instant verdict as you edit | ✓ | Recount by hand | Recount by hand |
| No sign-up | ✓ | ✓ | Account often required |
A plain list can't tell you that one big pro outweighs three small cons — weighting each item does.