If you are hearing term Comparison Matrix for the first time, then it is a analytical way to describe and compare various attributes and characteristics of different items. In simple words, for a particular goal comparison matrix helps you choose best option!

In this post I am sharing list of such comparison matrix sites which I have bookmarked and using from long time...

#1. [1]Blogging Softwares [1] - WeblogMatrix [1] can be used to compare many self-hosted as well as downloadable blogging software at once. Do not forget to check its search feature [2] if you want to find a solution as per your requirement.

Check one of the hottest comparison - Wordpress v/s Blogger [3].

#2. [4]Forum Software [4] - ForumMatrix [4] can be used to compare various forums aka bulletin board softwares. It also have a search feature [5] but most important is its choice wizard [6] feature which I think every comparison matrix site should provide.

Have a look at phpBB v/s bbPress [7] - comparison of two free and open source forum softwares. One of these will be soon used for Devils Workshop forum!

#3. [8] Wiki Softwares [8] - Wiki Matrix [8] can be used to find best wiki software. In terms of options, it beats all other comparison matrix sites with search option [9], choice wizard [10] and markup comparison facility [11].

Check comparison of MediaWiki v/s Midgard-Wiki v/s TikiWiki v/s WackoWiki [12].

#4. [13]CMS Software [13] - There are many CMS (Content Management System) comparison sites but CMS Matrix [13] is the best and only place I use. You can compare more than 850 CMS here. It have a search feature [14] also but no choice wizard interface.

With 850+ CMS there you may find its hard to find best.Try comparison of Drupal, Joomla & Mambo [15] - best 3 free & open-source CMS softwares. Also please share your finding as I am confused between these three CMS from long time.

# [16] 5. Instant Messengers [16] - Compare IM [16] let you compare & search [17] various instant messengers. It also have a search feature.

You can test comparison of Pidgin, Trillian & Miranda [18] or read our review on them.

This is one my most favorite topic so I often write about them in messenger channel [19].

#Bonus - More Compare Sites...

• Podcatchers [20] for podcast users, providers & developers
• CompareHangouts [21] to compare social networking sites
• MMO Matrix [22] to compare online games
• Epayment Matrix [23] to compare e-payment solutions (e.g. Paypal v/s Google Checkout [24])

Let me know if something is missing...

by Rahul Bansal

Source: Devilsworkshop.org [25]
Photo Credit, Darwin Bell [26]