Argumentree: AI-Powered Collaborative Decision-Making Platform
Argumentree is a collaborative decision-making platform that turns a group's yes/no question into a structured pro/con argument tree — with AI extraction from documents and transcripts, five-step argument rating that shows where the group stands, and a searchable record of why each decision was made. It adds an AI check of every submitted argument, a discussion timeline, AI translation into up to 66 languages and wallet sign-in for DAO governance workspaces (Polkadot, EVM, Cardano), and is used across industries and use cases.
Best for: groups making complex decisions who need structured pro/con analysis, educators teaching critical thinking and debate skills, organizations requiring transparent governance and decision documentation, and DAOs that want the reasoning behind each proposal visible before the vote. Argumentree is an alternative to Kialo for collaborative decision-making with AI features.
The collaborative decision-making platform
Argumentree is collaborative decision-making software that captures the reasoning behind every decision as a structured pro/con argument map — making it easy to follow the flow of arguments and counterarguments, and to decide transparently across industries and use cases.
See Argumentree in action
Ninety seconds: how a discussion becomes a structured pro/con argument tree — and a decision you can explain later.
A new approach to collaborative decision-making
Across every industry and use case, Argumentree brings structure to how decisions get made — turning discussion into decisions you can trust and explain
Structure the reasoning
Argumentree organizes any discussion into a clear pro/con argument map, so the reasoning behind a decision is visible at a glance — not buried in a thread.
Surface every argument
Capture the case for and against each option side by side, so decisions rest on the strongest argument rather than the loudest voice.
Critical Thinking
Pressure-test assumptions and weigh arguments on their merits, so decisions rest on sound reasoning rather than the loudest voice.
Explore the ideas behind it: collaborative decision-making, group decision-making, consensus, and the decision audit trail. Try a free argument map maker or decision matrix, compare Argumentree vs Thoughtexchange and vs Kialo, or browse debate topics.
Argumentree for Every Industry
Discover how our platform can transform decision-making across different sectors
Learning & Education
Tools to enhance academic discourse, research, and educational assessment
Business & Governance
Solutions for corporate communications, meetings, and decentralized governance
Public Discourse
Tools for media analysis, social discourse, and public policy deliberation
Professional Tools
Specialized solutions for legal, search, and legislative applications
Universal Tools for Every Use Case
Powerful features that work across education, business, legal, media, and all professional contexts
Tree-like Structure
Organizes discussions in a clear, hierarchical format for easy navigation and understanding across any use case.
Argument Visualization
Visual representation of arguments and counterarguments for clearer comprehension in any context.
Evidence Integration
Seamlessly link sources and evidence to support arguments and enhance credibility in any discussion.
Smart Categorization
AI-powered category extraction from text or manual custom categories for your specific needs.
AI Meeting & Discussion Analysis
AI argument mining turns any meeting transcript or unstructured discussion into a comprehensive argument hierarchy — the claims made, the reasons given for them, and what argues against them. Review, edit, and refine before final submission.
Argument-Level Q&A, Compromise & Review
Every argument carries its own structured four-step exchanges: question it, negotiate a compromise, or request a review — attached to the argument itself, not lost in a flat chat thread.
Advanced Analytics
Polarity distribution, timeline tracking, user engagement patterns, and community health metrics with interactive drill-down.
Modern Features for Global Collaboration
Mobile-first design, academic frameworks, and sophisticated analytics
Real-time Collaboration
Engage in live discussions with participants, fostering dynamic and interactive debates across any platform.
Consensus Tracking
Monitor and visualize evolving agreement levels within your discussions over time to identify convergence.
Decision Analytics
Gain insights into decision-making patterns and participation metrics for continuous improvement.
Enterprise Security & GDPR
GDPR compliant with EU data residency. 256-bit encryption, full audit trails, and data subject rights built in.
Decision Timeline & Events
A calendar with a timeline slider replays how the discussion evolved — when and where new arguments were added. Record the events that influenced or steered the debate, and see the story behind the outcome, not just the outcome.
Traceable, Reviewable Decisions
The full reasoning stays with the decision. Reopen it months later to see what was considered, what was challenged, and why the call was made — and learn from past decisions instead of relitigating them.
Real-Time Global Translation
Breaking 5,000 years of language barriers
Type in Japanese, discuss with Spain. Instant UI translation across 66 languages with AI-powered content translation. Native expression with global impact—no communication barriers.
Seamless Experience
Instant language switching
Cultural context preserved
Global collaboration enabled
How It Works
Start improving your discussions with three easy steps
Create a Discussion
Start a new discussion with a clear title and description, or select an existing topic and participate.
Contribute Arguments
Add your arguments, counterarguments, and supporting evidence to expand the discussion tree with structured reasoning.
Track & Decide
Follow the debate progress, monitor consensus changes, and make informed decisions based on structured arguments.
Benefits of Using Argumentree
Improved Decision Quality
By visualizing arguments and counterarguments, Argumentree helps make more informed and balanced decisions in any context.
Increased Engagement
The structured debate format encourages more participants to contribute their insights and engage meaningfully in discussions.
Enhanced Transparency
Every argument and every exchange is documented as it happens, so the reasoning can be revisited months later — what was considered, what was challenged, and how the discussion evolved. Groups learn from past decisions instead of repeating their mistakes.
Choose How You Want to Start
From free community access to enterprise solutions
Basic
Perfect for small teams
- Your own private workspace
- All functionalities
- Up to 25 users
- Up to 150 discussions
- 3 languages
Team
For growing teams
- Your own private workspace
- All functionalities
- Up to 50 users
- Up to 300 discussions
- 5 languages
Professional
Scalable solution for growing organizations
- Your own private workspace
- All functionalities
- Up to 100 users
- Unlimited discussions
- 10 languages
Enterprise
Custom solutions for large enterprises
- Your own private workspace
- Unlimited users
- Unlimited discussions
- Unlimited translations
- Custom integrations on request
- Not available yet: Microsoft Teams integration
- AI argument extraction
- Email support
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Argumentree?
Argumentree is a collaborative decision-making platform that turns a group's yes/no question into a structured pro/con argument tree. Its AI extracts the arguments from documents, notes and meeting transcripts; participants rate each argument on a five-step scale from −1 to +1, so the group sees where it stands and keeps a searchable record of why each decision was made.
How does collaborative decision-making work in Argumentree?
Participants contribute arguments for and against a question, and Argumentree organizes them into a visual pro/con argument tree, tracks consensus, and captures the reasoning behind the final decision as a traceable audit trail. AI can extract arguments from transcripts, notes, or documents, and a human-in-the-loop review keeps the result accurate.
What features does Argumentree provide?
Argumentree provides AI argument extraction from pasted text or uploaded PDF, DOCX, TXT, MD, VTT and SRT files, an AI check of every submitted argument, structured pro/con argument trees, five-step argument rating with consensus scores, Fix and Flex consensus views, a discussion timeline, argument-level Q&A, compromise and review chains on paid plans, anonymous submissions and AI translation of discussions.
Which industries use Argumentree for decision-making?
Argumentree serves Education (critical thinking, academic research, student debate), Business Governance (board decisions, strategic planning, stakeholder alignment), Legal and Policy Analysis (case argumentation, regulatory discussions), DAO Governance (proposal deliberation with wallet sign-in, treasury decisions), and Public Discourse (community and policy debate). The use case chosen at signup sets up each workspace for its kind of decision.
Does Argumentree support multiple languages?
Yes. The interface is available in 66 languages, and AI translation lets participants contribute in their own language while reading everyone else's arguments in theirs. How many discussion languages a workspace gets depends on its plan.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, Argumentree offers a 14-day free trial of your own organization workspace, no credit card required, plus a 28-day pilot program for organizations wanting extended evaluation. Paid plans start at $29/month (Up to 25 users), with Professional plans at $99/month (Up to 100 users, Unlimited discussions).
Does Argumentree integrate with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365?
Not yet — a Microsoft Teams integration is not available yet. Today you export the meeting transcript from Teams (VTT) or any other tool, upload or paste it, and the AI extracts the arguments into a tree.
Is Argumentree GDPR compliant and secure?
Yes. The database and the app run in Germany (Azure Germany West Central) and AI processing runs in Sweden (Azure AI Foundry, Sweden Central). Data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.2 or higher and encrypted at rest. Audit trails support compliance reporting, and data subject rights (access, rectification, erasure, portability) are supported.
Can we revisit a decision months later and see how it was made?
Yes. Argumentree keeps the complete decision record: the full argument tree with every pro and con, the argument-level Q&A, compromise and review exchanges, and a decision audit trail. A calendar timeline slider replays how the discussion evolved — when new arguments were added and which recorded events influenced or steered the debate — so you can see months later exactly what was considered and why the call was made, and learn from past decisions instead of repeating their mistakes.
Does Argumentree support anonymous argument submissions?
Yes, on every plan. Arguments can be submitted anonymously for bias-free input — ideas are weighed on their merits rather than on who proposed them. Anonymous submissions do not take part in the argument-level Q&A, compromise and review chains, which require an identified participant for the structured back-and-forth.
Ready to transform decision-making in your organization?
Join Argumentree today and experience structured debates that lead to better outcomes across any use case.