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MCDA Methodologies

Scientifically proven methods for complex decision-making. Choose the right approach for your evaluation needs.

Supported MCDA Methods

We support 7 proven multi-criteria decision analysis methodologies

TOPSIS Most Popular

Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution. Ranks alternatives based on their distance from ideal and anti-ideal solutions.

  • Easy to understand
  • Works with quantitative data
  • Handles many alternatives

PROMETHEE Advanced

Preference Ranking Organization Method for Enrichment Evaluations. Uses pairwise comparisons with preference functions.

  • Handles conflicting criteria
  • Robust ranking
  • Sensitivity analysis

ELECTRE Outranking

ELimination Et Choix Traduisant la REalité. Eliminates less favorable alternatives through outranking relations.

  • Handles uncertainty
  • Partial comparability
  • Veto thresholds

Simple Scoring Quick

Sum of raw scores per alternative. The simplest approach — no weights needed, just score and rank.

  • No configuration needed
  • Quick results
  • Easy to explain

Weighted Scoring Flexible

Weighted sum of scores per alternative. Assign importance weights to criteria and compute weighted totals.

  • Criteria prioritization
  • Transparent results
  • Widely understood

SAW Classic

Simple Additive Weighting. Normalizes scores to [0,1] range then computes weighted sums for each alternative.

  • Normalized comparison
  • Well-established
  • Scale-independent

VIKOR Compromise

VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje. Focuses on ranking and selecting compromise solutions.

  • Compromise solution
  • Conflicting criteria
  • Group utility

Choose the Right Method

Not sure which method to use? We'll help you decide

For Beginners

New to MCDA? Start with these user-friendly methods:

  • Simple Scoring - Just score and rank
  • Weighted Scoring - Straightforward weighted sum
  • SAW - Easy to explain
For Groups

Multiple stakeholders? These methods work best:

  • PROMETHEE - Aggregation
  • ELECTRE - Voting logic
  • VIKOR - Compromise ranking
For Experts

Complex scenarios? Use advanced methods:

  • PROMETHEE - Preference functions
  • TOPSIS - Ideal solution distance
  • ELECTRE - Outranking