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| Criterion |  Delivery MoSCoW |  Architecture C4 Model |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a release carries too many demands and priorities are only ever negotiated, MoSCoW creates clear boundaries for the next cut. Must, Should, Could, and Won't make commitment, room for maneuver, and trade-off logic visible to everyone involved. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-4 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prioritized Backlog, Release Scope, Tradeoff Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationScopeDecision | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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