Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Make complex decisions using the Analytical Hierarchy Process method with pairwise comparisons and consistency checking.
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How to use this tool
Add your decision criteria and options, compare each pair using the scale, then review the weights, scores, and consistency ratio to guide your final choice.
3 criteria • 2 candidates • 0/6 comparisons
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Quick Start Templates
Choose from pre-built templates for common decision scenarios, or create your own custom criteria.
Step 1: Define Your Criteria
Add up to 15 criteria that you want to compare for your decision. Click on any criterion name to edit it.
Cost
Quality
Time
3/15 criteria • Minimum 2 criteria required
Ready for comparisons
Step 2: Define Your Candidates
Add up to 10 candidates (alternatives) that you want to evaluate. These are the options you're choosing between.
Option A
Option B
2/10 candidates • Minimum 2 candidates required
Ready for evaluation
Step 3: Compare Criteria Importance
Compare each pair of criteria. Select how much more important the row criterion is compared to the column criterion.
| Criteria | Cost | Quality | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | 1 | ||
| Quality | 1 | 1 | |
| Time | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Step 4: Compare Candidates for Each Criterion
For each criterion, compare how well each candidate performs. Select the criterion to compare candidates against.
💡 Tip: Higher values mean the row candidate performs better on this criterion
Results will appear here
Make comparisons to see results
Features
Pairwise Comparisons
Compare criteria using Saaty's 1-9 scale
Auto-Calculate
Real-time results with automatic calculations
Visual Results
Charts and graphs for better understanding
Up to 15 Criteria
Handle complex decisions with multiple criteria
Consistency Check
Automatic consistency ratio validation
Priority Rankings
Clear priority weights and rankings