Comparison

SoliDecision vs spreadsheets vs consultants

You have three options for structuring business decisions. Here's how they compare on speed, cost, quality, and scalability.

Side-by-side comparison

See how SoliDecision stacks up across every dimension that matters.

Category	SoliDecision	Spreadsheets	Consultants
Time to decision	Under 5 minutes	2–5 days	2–6 weeks
Cost per decision	$0–4 per decision	Free (but hidden labor cost)	$5,000–50,000+
Risk analysis	AI-powered, automatic	Manual, if done at all	Thorough but slow
Consistency	Same framework every time	Varies by creator	Varies by consultant
Audit trail	Automatic, searchable	Scattered files, no context	PDF reports, hard to find
Learning from past decisions	Decision Autopsy + Company Score	None	Only if you re-engage
Availability	24/7, instant	Requires manual setup each time	By appointment, weeks out
Scalability	Unlimited decisions	Breaks at scale	Expensive to scale

Time to decision

SoliDecisionUnder 5 minutes

Spreadsheets2–5 days

Consultants2–6 weeks

Cost per decision

SoliDecision$0–4 per decision

SpreadsheetsFree (but hidden labor cost)

Consultants$5,000–50,000+

Risk analysis

SoliDecisionAI-powered, automatic

SpreadsheetsManual, if done at all

ConsultantsThorough but slow

Consistency

SoliDecisionSame framework every time

SpreadsheetsVaries by creator

ConsultantsVaries by consultant

Audit trail

SoliDecisionAutomatic, searchable

SpreadsheetsScattered files, no context

ConsultantsPDF reports, hard to find

Learning from past decisions

SoliDecisionDecision Autopsy + Company Score

SpreadsheetsNone

ConsultantsOnly if you re-engage

Availability

SoliDecision24/7, instant

SpreadsheetsRequires manual setup each time

ConsultantsBy appointment, weeks out

Scalability

SoliDecisionUnlimited decisions

SpreadsheetsBreaks at scale

ConsultantsExpensive to scale

SoliDecision vs Spreadsheets

Structure without the busywork

Spreadsheets weren't built for decisions

A spreadsheet can list pros and cons, but it can't analyze risks, coach you through blind spots, or generate executive summaries. You end up spending more time building the spreadsheet than thinking about the decision.

No institutional memory

Six months later, that decision spreadsheet is buried in a folder somewhere. With SoliDecision, every decision is logged, searchable, and reviewable — building organizational decision-making muscle.

One framework for every decision

Each spreadsheet is built from scratch. SoliDecision applies the same proven framework to every decision, ensuring consistent quality whether it's a $10K or $10M call.

SoliDecision vs Management Consultants

Consultant-grade analysis at a fraction of the cost

Speed: minutes vs. weeks

A consultant engagement takes weeks to scope, execute, and deliver. SoliDecision gives you AI-powered analysis in under 5 minutes — so you can act while the opportunity is still open.

Cost: $29/mo vs. $50K+ per engagement

Hiring a strategy consultant for a single decision can cost more than a year of SoliDecision Pro. For teams making dozens of decisions monthly, the ROI is immediate.

Always available, always consistent

Consultants are great for transformational projects, but most decisions don't warrant a 6-week engagement. SoliDecision is your always-on decision partner for the other 95% of calls.

The verdict

Spreadsheets are free but fragile. Consultants are thorough but slow and expensive. SoliDecision gives you consultant-grade decision intelligence at spreadsheet speed — for a fraction of the cost. For the 95% of decisions that don't need a 6-week engagement, there's a better way.

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