What do you like best about Decision Focus?
Decision Focus is a highly adaptable tool for creating datasets, forms, and automations. The setup process is relatively straightforward, especially if you have prior experience with similar systems. It becomes even simpler when you have guidance from a Decision Focus Architect, who can offer valuable suggestions and highlight options you might not have considered.
The data is organized logically, and there are extensive customization options for tailoring how you gather user requirements. For example, you can clearly communicate to users exactly what information the form is seeking. While this approach is common in data collection tools, what sets Decision Focus apart is its 'No Code' nature. This means you only need to add the appropriate commentary in the right place, and it will appear meaningfully on the front end without any coding required.
The system also features integrated MI capabilities, providing highly customizable charts on the front end. This allows users to access and interact with data in a much more visual and engaging way.
Throughout the weeks of setup and testing, I have worked with two contacts at Decision Focus. I have found both to be readily available via Teams or email, and they have been extremely efficient in implementing changes—often making adjustments live during our calls. Their support has made what could have been a challenging setup process remarkably easy. In our case, we were able to replicate a system that had been developed over several years in less than a month. Achieving this with a system that required more complex coding or validation would have taken much longer.
This is a system our business will use multiple times daily. Based on its setup and user interface, I expect it to provide a smooth and intuitive experience for our users. Since we have customized Decision Focus to closely resemble our previous system, I anticipate the transition will be seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What do you dislike about Decision Focus?
I realize this may sound a bit contradictory, but while the 'No Code' aspect can be a significant advantage in some situations, it can also present certain drawbacks. Validation is managed through a set of customizable rules, which offers flexibility. However, coming from a background in coded solutions, I find the setup process somewhat more drawn out compared to working directly with code—though I do appreciate not having to sift through hundreds of lines.
Additionally, the MI capabilities based on the data are somewhat more limited than I initially expected. The system does support live on-screen updates, data extracts, and API connections to Power BI. Still, I have found that creating charts to track trends over time is more complicated. This complexity arises because the data is always live, making it difficult to reference the status of a data point at a specific moment and observe how it has changed. Overcoming this would require some thoughtful planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.