View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Product Strategy Product Canvas |  Architecture arc42 |  Product Discovery Opportunity Solution Tree |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When product goal and feature scope don't yet fit cleanly together, it creates a shared working picture. It connects need, core features, and assumptions into a solid starting point. | arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes. | When discovery keeps swinging between goals, ideas, and learning loops, it creates clear steering logic. It connects the desired outcome, opportunities, and experiments into a legible structure. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-2 Tage | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-4 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Product Canvas, Product Assumptions, Scope Notes | Architecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment View | Opportunity Solution Tree, Experiment Backlog, Learning Log | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | CanvasDiscoveryScope | ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication | DiscoveryOutcomesExperimentsOpportunity | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |