Analytic hierarchy process-based evaluation of analytic hierarchy process software

The software support can reduce barriers of application of multiple criteria decision-making procedures. In this article, we evaluate the quality of three software products supporting the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). We employ the results of the evaluation to generate paired comparisons which are integrated into an AHP-based decision model. The relevant criteria of this model are derived from the international norm ISO/IEC 9126. In conclusion we provide a way to present both a better transparency of the operative capability of the AHP and a generally applicable method to evaluate AHP-Software.