Matrix maker

How to make a matrix in 3 simple steps?

Define your axes

Set the two dimensions you want to map. For example: impact vs. effort, or urgency vs. importance.

Step 1

Step 1 of making a matrix — defining axes with a health care solution comparison table in an online editor

Define your axes

Set the two dimensions you want to map. For example: impact vs. effort, or urgency vs. importance.

Step 1

Step 1 of making a matrix — defining axes with a health care solution comparison table in an online editor

Place and organize your items

Add items into the matrix cells. It keeps your layout clean and structured as you fill in each quadrant or row.

Step 2

Adding and organizing items into a competitor matrix maker with color-coded rows and structured quadrants

Place and organize your items

Add items into the matrix cells. It keeps your layout clean and structured as you fill in each quadrant or row.

Step 2

Adding and organizing items into a competitor matrix maker with color-coded rows and structured quadrants

Refine and share your matrix

Adjust positions, add labels, then export or share your finished matrix with your team.

Step 3

Exporting and sharing a finished matrix using share and download options

Refine and share your matrix

Adjust positions, add labels, then export or share your finished matrix with your team.

Step 3

Exporting and sharing a finished matrix using share and download options

Matrix maker templates for every need

Get started faster with ready-to-use matrix templates for prioritization, competitor analysis, decision-making, and strategic planning. Pick any template and customize it in seconds.

Priority matrix logic chart template mapping tasks by effort and impact into four quadrants

Priority matrix template

Map tasks by effort and impact to identify quick wins and high-value projects worth pursuing.

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Competitor matrix template comparing market share, strengths, and pricing in a structured grid

Competitor matrix template

Compare competitors on market share, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing to inform your strategy.

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Decision matrix logic chart template evaluating options across multiple criteria with weighted scores

Decision matrix template

Evaluate options across multiple criteria and weigh benefits against costs to reach a well-grounded decision.

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Marketing strategy Pugh matrix template scoring channels on reach, cost, and engagement

Marketing strategy matrix template

Score channels like social media, TV, and print ads on reach, cost-effectiveness, and engagement

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BCG matrix logic chart template plotting a product portfolio by market growth and share

BCG matrix template

Plot your product portfolio by market growth and share to guide investment and resource allocation.

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Software development matrix template comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js on performance and scalability

Software development matrix template

Compare frameworks on performance, community support, and scalability to pick the right fit for your project.

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Priority matrix logic chart template mapping tasks by effort and impact into four quadrants

Priority matrix template

Map tasks by effort and impact to identify quick wins and high-value projects worth pursuing.

Use this template

Competitor matrix template comparing market share, strengths, and pricing in a structured grid

Competitor matrix template

Compare competitors on market share, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing to inform your strategy.

Use this template

Decision matrix logic chart template evaluating options across multiple criteria with weighted scores

Decision matrix template

Evaluate options across multiple criteria and weigh benefits against costs to reach a well-grounded decision.

Use this template

Marketing strategy Pugh matrix template scoring channels on reach, cost, and engagement

Marketing strategy matrix template

Score channels like social media, TV, and print ads on reach, cost-effectiveness, and engagement

Use this template

BCG matrix logic chart template plotting a product portfolio by market growth and share

BCG matrix template

Plot your product portfolio by market growth and share to guide investment and resource allocation.

Use this template

Software development matrix template comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js on performance and scalability

Software development matrix template

Compare frameworks on performance, community support, and scalability to pick the right fit for your project.

Use this template

Priority matrix logic chart template mapping tasks by effort and impact into four quadrants

Priority matrix template

Map tasks by effort and impact to identify quick wins and high-value projects worth pursuing.

Use this template

Competitor matrix template comparing market share, strengths, and pricing in a structured grid

Competitor matrix template

Compare competitors on market share, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing to inform your strategy.

Use this template

Decision matrix logic chart template evaluating options across multiple criteria with weighted scores

Decision matrix template

Evaluate options across multiple criteria and weigh benefits against costs to reach a well-grounded decision.

Use this template

Marketing strategy Pugh matrix template scoring channels on reach, cost, and engagement

Marketing strategy matrix template

Score channels like social media, TV, and print ads on reach, cost-effectiveness, and engagement

Use this template

BCG matrix logic chart template plotting a product portfolio by market growth and share

Novel writing template

Plot your product portfolio by market growth and share to guide investment and resource allocation.

Use this template

Software development matrix template comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js on performance and scalability

Software development matrix template

Compare frameworks on performance, community support, and scalability to pick the right fit for your project.

Use this template

Priority matrix logic chart template mapping tasks by effort and impact into four quadrants

Priority matrix template

Map tasks by effort and impact to identify quick wins and high-value projects worth pursuing.

Use this template

Competitor matrix template comparing market share, strengths, and pricing in a structured grid

Competitor matrix template

Compare competitors on market share, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing to inform your strategy.

Use this template

Decision matrix logic chart template evaluating options across multiple criteria with weighted scores

Decision matrix template

Evaluate options across multiple criteria and weigh benefits against costs to reach a well-grounded decision.

Use this template

Marketing strategy Pugh matrix template scoring channels on reach, cost, and engagement

Marketing strategy matrix template

Score channels like social media, TV, and print ads on reach, cost-effectiveness, and engagement

Use this template

BCG matrix logic chart template plotting a product portfolio by market growth and share

BCG matrix template

Plot your product portfolio by market growth and share to guide investment and resource allocation.

Use this template

Software development matrix template comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js on performance and scalability

Software development matrix template

Compare frameworks on performance, community support, and scalability to pick the right fit for your project.

Use this template

Priority matrix logic chart template mapping tasks by effort and impact into four quadrants

Priority matrix template

Map tasks by effort and impact to identify quick wins and high-value projects worth pursuing.

Use this template

Competitor matrix template comparing market share, strengths, and pricing in a structured grid

Competitor matrix template

Compare competitors on market share, strengths and weaknesses, and pricing to inform your strategy.

Use this template

Decision matrix logic chart template evaluating options across multiple criteria with weighted scores

Decision matrix template

Evaluate options across multiple criteria and weigh benefits against costs to reach a well-grounded decision.

Use this template

Marketing strategy Pugh matrix template scoring channels on reach, cost, and engagement

Marketing strategy matrix template

Score channels like social media, TV, and print ads on reach, cost-effectiveness, and engagement

Use this template

BCG matrix logic chart template plotting a product portfolio by market growth and share

BCG matrix template

Plot your product portfolio by market growth and share to guide investment and resource allocation.

Use this template

Software development matrix template comparing React, Angular, and Vue.js on performance and scalability

Software development matrix template

Compare frameworks on performance, community support, and scalability to pick the right fit for your project.

Use this template

What is a matrix diagram?

A matrix diagram is a structured grid that maps relationships between two sets of variables. It helps you compare options, assign priorities, and identify patterns across multiple dimensions at a glance. From the Eisenhower matrix to stakeholder maps, it's one of the most versatile tools for structured decision-making in business, project management, and strategy.

Matrix maker displaying a compare options grid with color-coded rows across multiple criteria

Prioritize decisions with clarity

Cause-and-effect logic chart with branching decision paths displayed on a diagramming canvas

Spot patterns across dimensions

Sharing a completed logic chart with a team using a review and approval interface

Compare options on multiple criteria

More than just a free online matrix maker

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AI-powered suggestions

Get intelligent ideas for matrix labels, item placement, and structure to speed up your analysis.

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Beautiful & Intuitive interface

Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience that keeps your focus on the decisions that matter.

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Free to start, Powerful features

Access core matrix-making tools for free, with advanced options available when you need them.

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Flexible matrix structures

Build 2×2 priority matrices, multi-row comparison grids, or custom layouts — all in one tool.

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Easy sharing & export

Share your matrix with a link or export it to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format in one click.

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Product Strategy Lead using a matrix maker online to run impact vs. effort analysis for quarterly planning

Sophia Müller

Product Strategy Lead

“

Building our quarterly roadmap used to involve a lot of back-and-forth in spreadsheets. Using a matrix maker online changed that completely. Now our impact vs. effort analysis takes twenty minutes instead of half a day, and everyone on the team can actually see the reasoning behind decisions. I've started using it for every major planning cycle.

”

Operations Manager using a matrix diagram to triage weekly priorities with a shared team link

David Okafor

Operations Manager

“

We use the Eisenhower matrix every Monday to triage the week. Before this, it lived on a whiteboard that nobody could see in remote calls. Now it's in a shared link and takes five minutes to update.

”

Scrum Master using a matrix maker for sprint planning and effort-against-value prioritization

Natalia Vega

Scrum Master

“

Sprint planning got a lot more structured once we started using a proper matrix layout for prioritization. The clarity it brings to a room, whether in person or on a video call, is worth it alone. We map effort against value, the team votes on item placement, and we walk out of the meeting aligned. Before, that alignment would take at least another follow-up conversation.

”

Management Consultant using a matrix maker daily to build stakeholder maps and competitive feature comparisons

Thomas Bergstrom

Management Consultant

“

I use a matrix maker almost daily when working with clients on strategy. Whether it's a stakeholder influence map, a competitive feature comparison, or a simple risk grid, having a clean visual format makes it much easier to facilitate a conversation. The tool is fast, the output looks professional, and I can export directly to share with client contacts. What I appreciate most is that it doesn't force me into a rigid template. I can set up whatever axes and cells the situation calls for. That flexibility is rare.

”

HR Business Partner mapping employee competencies across a matrix diagram instead of manual spreadsheets

Ji-woo Park

HR Business Partner

“

We run skills gap assessments every quarter, and mapping employees across a competency matrix used to be done manually in a spreadsheet. This is far cleaner.

”

Project Manager building a RACI matrix diagram at the start of every project for consistent team alignment

Amara Diallo

Project Manager

“

The RACI matrix structure is something I build at the start of every project. Having a dedicated tool for it, rather than formatting tables in a doc, saves real time and keeps the output consistent across projects. I shared the template with two other PMs on my team and they've both adopted it. The ability to export to PDF means I can attach it directly to project kickoff documents without any reformatting. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of workflow improvement that compounds over time.

”

Product Strategy Lead using a matrix maker online to run impact vs. effort analysis for quarterly planning

Sophia Müller

Product Strategy Lead

“

Building our quarterly roadmap used to involve a lot of back-and-forth in spreadsheets. Using a matrix maker online changed that completely. Now our impact vs. effort analysis takes twenty minutes instead of half a day, and everyone on the team can actually see the reasoning behind decisions. I've started using it for every major planning cycle.

”

Operations Manager using a matrix diagram to triage weekly priorities with a shared team link

David Okafor

Operations Manager

“

We use the Eisenhower matrix every Monday to triage the week. Before this, it lived on a whiteboard that nobody could see in remote calls. Now it's in a shared link and takes five minutes to update.

”

Scrum Master using a matrix maker for sprint planning and effort-against-value prioritization

Natalia Vega

Scrum Master

“

Sprint planning got a lot more structured once we started using a proper matrix layout for prioritization. The clarity it brings to a room, whether in person or on a video call, is worth it alone. We map effort against value, the team votes on item placement, and we walk out of the meeting aligned. Before, that alignment would take at least another follow-up conversation.

”

Management Consultant using a matrix maker daily to build stakeholder maps and competitive feature comparisons

Thomas Bergstrom

Management Consultant

“

I use a matrix maker almost daily when working with clients on strategy. Whether it's a stakeholder influence map, a competitive feature comparison, or a simple risk grid, having a clean visual format makes it much easier to facilitate a conversation. The tool is fast, the output looks professional, and I can export directly to share with client contacts. What I appreciate most is that it doesn't force me into a rigid template. I can set up whatever axes and cells the situation calls for. That flexibility is rare.

”

HR Business Partner mapping employee competencies across a matrix diagram instead of manual spreadsheets

Ji-woo Park

HR Business Partner

“

We run skills gap assessments every quarter, and mapping employees across a competency matrix used to be done manually in a spreadsheet. This is far cleaner.

”

Project Manager building a RACI matrix diagram at the start of every project for consistent team alignment

Amara Diallo

Project Manager

“

The RACI matrix structure is something I build at the start of every project. Having a dedicated tool for it, rather than formatting tables in a doc, saves real time and keeps the output consistent across projects. I shared the template with two other PMs on my team and they've both adopted it. The ability to export to PDF means I can attach it directly to project kickoff documents without any reformatting. It's a small thing, but it's the kind of workflow improvement that compounds over time.

”

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this matrix maker free to use?

Yes. You can start using this matrix maker for free and create matrix diagrams directly in your browser. No payment or account required to get started.

Do I need to sign up to create a matrix?

No. You can create and export your matrix without signing up. An account is only required if you want to save your work online or generate a shareable link to access it later.

How do I create a matrix diagram?

To create a matrix, start by defining the two dimensions you want to compare. For example: urgency and importance, or impact and effort. Then add your items into the appropriate cells or quadrants. Xmind keeps the layout structured as you work, so you can focus on the analysis rather than the formatting.

Can I export and share my matrix?

Yes. You can export your matrix to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format without signing up. If you want to generate a shareable link or save your work online for later access, you'll need to create a free account.

What is the best online matrix maker?

The best online matrix maker depends on your use case. If you need a tool that works instantly in the browser, supports flexible matrix structures (from 2×2 priority grids to multi-row comparison tables), and lets you export without jumping through hoops, Xmind's matrix maker is a strong choice. It's free to start and designed for both individual and team use.

Is this matrix maker suitable for beginners?

Yes. This matrix maker is beginner-friendly. You can start from a blank canvas or choose a pre-built template like the Eisenhower matrix or the impact vs. effort grid. No design skills or prior experience needed.

Can I use this matrix maker for team collaboration?

Yes. Once you've created a matrix, you can export it to share with your team or generate a shareable link (free account required for link sharing). PDF and PNG exports make it easy to include matrices in presentations, reports, or project documents.

Ready to make sharper decisions with a clearer matrix?

Start building with Xmind's free online matrix maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.

Try Xmind for free

Ready to make sharper decisions with a clearer matrix?

Start building with Xmind's free online matrix maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.

Try Xmind for free

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