Structure
Spreadsheets
You choose the layout, formulas and review process.
CriteriaKit
Options, criteria, evidence and saved records have dedicated views.
Compare approaches
CriteriaKit and a spreadsheet.
A spreadsheet is a flexible way to compare options. Consider a dedicated workflow when collecting evidence and coordinating review become harder to manage.
What to consider
Capabilities depend on the tool, plan and setup. Use these questions to compare your actual workflow.
Collaboration
Spreadsheets
Review and version history depend on your spreadsheet tool and sharing setup.
CriteriaKit
Reviewer panels and decision-review tools keep input linked to the evaluation.
Analysis
Spreadsheets
You can build the calculations and scenarios you need.
CriteriaKit
Scoring and sensitivity tools are available within the evaluation.
Record
Spreadsheets
You decide how to retain the inputs and approval.
CriteriaKit
Save a snapshot and use the app’s approval and export workflow.
Choosing an approach
Keep a spreadsheet when its flexibility suits your process and maintaining the evidence and review history is straightforward. You can also import a CSV when you want to try the same shortlist in CriteriaKit.