What is Pros/Cons List?

Lay out every argument for and against a choice side by side, then weight each one by how much it matters so the stronger case is obvious. Add as many pros and cons as you need; everything stays private on your device.

Each item carries a weight from 1 to 5 so a critical drawback can outweigh three minor perks. The board shows a live percentage bar splitting the two columns, a running weighted score for each side, and a Winner label that flips as you tweak weights. Results copy to clipboard, save as a PNG snapshot, or export to a one-page PDF.

How to use

1. Step 1 — Type your decision topic at the top (e.g., 'Should I take this job offer?').
2. Step 2 — Add pros on the left side and cons on the right side. Each item can be given a weight from 1-5.
3. Step 3 — Review the weighted totals to see which side is stronger, then copy or download your list.

When to use

• Weighing a job offer where salary is one factor among commute, team, and growth.
• Picking between two apartments where each has serious upsides and trade-offs.
• Choosing a project at work and needing a paper trail your manager can read.

Result

Deciding whether to move to a new city, you list 6 pros (better salary, bigger apartment) and 4 cons (far from family, higher taxes). The weighted score shows 18 vs 12 in favor of moving.

FAQ

How do the weights actually change the score?

Each side sums its weights, not its item count. A pro worth 5 outweighs three cons worth 1, so a heavy single drawback never disappears under a flood of small upsides.

Should the same weight scale apply to pros and cons?

Yes for the comparison to be fair. Score five things you absolutely cannot give up at 5 first, then come back and rate the rest relative to those. Mixing inconsistent scales hides the real picture.

What does a tie tell me?

A tied score usually means you haven't found the deciding factor yet. Add one more pro and one more con focused on the long term, or revisit the weights — a true 50/50 split is rare once you push for honesty.

Will my list survive a page refresh?

The working board is held in memory, so a plain reload clears it. To keep a decision, name it and hit Save — it is stored on your device and stays there across reloads and revisits, no account needed. You can also Copy, Download PNG, or Download PDF for a permanent record.

Is the list visible to anyone else?

Only you. No account, no sync, no server — the entries stay on your device. Share the result only when you actively click an export button.

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