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Best Decision Support Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Teams use decision support software to assess options through scenario analysis, decision models, predictive analytics, automation and data visualization.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Camunda | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 1000minds | 5.3 | $25,000 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Analytica | 5.1 | $1,000 a year | Free plan | Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Progress Corticon | 4.8 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 05 IBM Decision Optimization | 3.5 | $320 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 22 Sep 2026 |
| 06 BayesiaLab | 2.7 | — | — | Windows, Mac, Linux | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 07 VisualDx | 2.7 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 08 OpenRules | 2.6 | Free plan | Free plan | — | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 09 D-Sight | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
| 10 IDeaS | 2.3 | — | — | Web | 24 Sep 2026 |
This list lets teams review free plans, paid starting prices, deployment methods and availability on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
02
1000minds
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record5.3 Visit
03
Analytica
Windows Record5.1 Visit
04
Progress Corticon
Corticon is aimed at business leaders, analysts, policy owners, IT architects and developers who manage complex decision rules.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 Record4.8 Visit
05
IBM Decision Optimization
WindowsMacLinux Record3.5 Visit
Before you choose
Compare plans and trials
Plans include free options, while some paid products provide prices only on request. OpenRules has a free plan, while Camunda combines a free plan with a 30-day trial.
Trial terms vary. 1000minds lists a 15-day trial from $3,500, BayesiaLab lists a 30-day trial, and Progress Corticon lists a 90-day trial.
Match the decision method
The comparison shows whether products handle scenario analysis, decision modeling and predictive analytics. These capabilities help frame alternatives, represent rules and examine likely outcomes.
Visual displays may help people inspect model results. Choose capabilities that align with the decisions your team needs to explain.
Check automation and deployment
Decision automation can apply rules or models within a process. Review how a product handles deployment before choosing a workflow.
The comparison covers deployment and decision automation. Affinity Decision Support, D-Sight and IBM Decision Intelligence Client Managed Software show pricing on request.
Confirm platform support
Listed products cover web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android. Confirm that the product supports the devices and operating systems used by your team.
Web support is listed for IDeaS and Medip Analytics. Check the product page for the platform details that apply to your setup.
Questions
Are free plans available for decision support tools?
Yes. OpenRules, Camunda and IBM Decision Optimization list free plans.
Can I try decision support software before paying?
Trial terms vary. Camunda lists 30 days, BayesiaLab 30 days, 1000minds 15 days and Progress Corticon 90 days.
Which platforms do these tools support?
The listed platform set includes web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
Which capabilities should I compare?
Review scenario analysis, decision modeling, predictive analytics, decision automation, deployment and data visualization.
Do all products publish a starting price?
No. Affinity Decision Support, D-Sight, IDeaS and Medip Analytics show pricing on request.
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