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Free WSJF, RICE, ICE and MoSCoW prioritization tool

Decide what comes first, together. Everyone scores the backlog in private, you reveal the results, talk through the disagreements and leave with a ranked list. Free, with no sign-up.

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When to use it

Quarterly or release planning
When the loudest stakeholder usually wins
Comparing features that compete for the same team

What it does

Four methods: WSJF, RICE, ICE and MoSCoW
Private scoring, averaged at the reveal
Use it alone, or with the whole team

How to use it

Pick a method. WSJF suits SAFe teams, RICE suits product teams, ICE is the quick one, and MoSCoW sorts must-haves from the rest.
Add the items. List what is competing for time.
Score in private. Share the link so that everyone scores without seeing the others.
Reveal and discuss. Spend your time on the items where scores differ most, then take the ranked list.

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Frequently asked questions

WSJF or RICE?

WSJF weighs cost of delay against job size, which suits a set of larger items. RICE adds reach and confidence, which suits product ideas with usage data behind them.

Why score in private?

So that the first opinion spoken does not anchor everyone else.

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