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.
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).