Comparison
DecisionOS vs Capterra
Capterra is a discovery surface: browse categories, read reviews, shortlist. DecisionOS picks up where discovery ends: weighted criteria, compliance scope, stakeholder alignment, audit-ready memo. Most teams discover on Capterra and decide in DecisionOS.
TL;DR
Capterra lists vendors. DecisionOS decides between them.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | DecisionOS | Capterra |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | Decision and beyond | Discovery and shortlisting |
| Output | Memo, briefs, score, matrix | Filtered list with reviews |
| Tailored | To your criteria and compliance scope | Category-wide |
| Audit trail | Yes | Not the purpose |
Choose DecisionOS when
- ✓You have a shortlist and need to decide.
- ✓You need audit-ready evidence.
Stick with Capterra when
- ·You are discovering the category.
- ·You want peer reviews and directory browsing.
How DecisionOS is different
Directories cover breadth; decision infrastructure covers depth. Capterra helps you find candidates. DecisionOS helps you land on one.
Questions we get about this
Does DecisionOS replace a vendor directory?
No. Directories are discovery tools. DecisionOS is a decision tool. Both are useful and neither replaces the other.
Wie übergebe ich Capterra-Recherche an DecisionOS?
Vendor-Profile, Filter-Treffer und Reviews werden als Evidenz-Felder in das Memo übernommen. DecisionOS markiert Capterra-Inhalte als User-Generated, sodass die Quelle im Audit-Trail nachvollziehbar bleibt. Die Discovery-Phase auf Capterra wird damit Teil des strukturierten Decision Memos und nicht ein verlorener Tab im Browser.
Where is DecisionOS hosted?
Entirely in the EU (Hetzner, Nuremberg, Germany). No application data leaves the European Union. Analytics is self-hosted and cookie-free. A data processing agreement per Art. 28 GDPR is in place with the hosting provider.
How do I evaluate DecisionOS for my next decision?
Book a 30-minute demo at nexalign.io/book. During the demo the team walks a real decision end-to-end using a scenario close to yours (EDR, IAM, sovereign cloud, ERP, whichever fits).
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Relevant industries
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturing is a NIS2 important entity. OT security and supply-chain diligence are mandatory. The decision memo is the audit standard.
Pharma & Life Sciences
Pharma IT is regulated IT. Validation (CSV/CSA) and audit trail are not optional. The decision memo is the mandatory front-end documentation.
Automotive & Suppliers
Automotive = TISAX + UNECE R155/R156 + ISO 21434 + NIS2. The decision memo is the only format that maps all four in parallel.
Chemicals & Process Industry
Chemicals is a NIS2 important entity with physical major-accident risk. IT-OT convergence is the core strategic question.
Retail & Commerce
Retail IT = payment + customer data + logistics. PCI DSS 4.0 and GDPR are the two hard axes.