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Architecture Decision Calculator
Score and compare architectural approaches based on your specific requirements
How to use this calculator
- Add or edit the options you're comparing (e.g., Microservices vs Monolith)
- Add or edit criteria that matter for your decision with weights (1-5)
- Score each option (1-5) for each criterion and add rationale to explain your reasoning
- Review the weighted results and score breakdowns to see which option is best
Options
Criteria
5
4
3
3
Score Each Option
Rate each option from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) for each criterion, and add commentary to explain your rationale
| Criterion | Weight | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|---|
Scalability Ability to scale with growth | 5 | ||
Development Speed Time to market and iteration speed | 4 | ||
Team Experience Team familiarity with the approach | 3 |
Results
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Option A
0.0
0%
View score breakdown
Scalability:0 × 5 = 0
Development Speed:0 × 4 = 0
Team Experience:0 × 3 = 0
Option B
0.0
0%
View score breakdown
Scalability:0 × 5 = 0
Development Speed:0 × 4 = 0
Team Experience:0 × 3 = 0
Common Architecture Decisions
Try these common scenarios or create your own custom decision:
Microservices vs Monolith
Team size, scalability, complexity
Database Selection
SQL vs NoSQL vs Graph databases
Caching Strategy
Redis, Memcached, or CDN