5xWhys.com
Free browser tools and templates for root cause analysis
- Researched profile
- Free plan
- Starting price
- Free (paid workshop kit available)
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free
- Deployment
- Web (browser, works offline after loading)
- Integrations
- 4 listed
The lean-stack take
Lean teams can learn and run 5 Whys, fishbone and other RCA methods at no cost. The browser tools need no account or installation.
Best for
Teams and facilitators who want free 5 Whys and fishbone tools without signing up for software.
Watch out for
It is a free library rather than a managed system, so corrective actions are not tracked over time.
About
About 5xWhys.com
5xWhys.com is a free online library of root cause analysis tools, guides and templates. It is built and maintained by one practitioner with operations and quality experience.
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Features
What 5xWhys.com offers
Browser-based RCA tools
Eight tools run in the browser with no installation or account.
Method guides
Seven RCA methodology guides with more than 70 articles.
Templates
63 downloadable templates in Excel, Word and PDF formats.
Method selector
Helps choose the right analysis method for a problem.
Worked examples
Real-world examples from manufacturing, healthcare and software reliability.
Postmortem templates
Templates for blameless postmortems and incident investigations.
Exports
Results export to PNG, PDF, CSV, JSON and TXT for use in other systems.
Workshop kit
A paid kit with agendas and materials for RCA facilitators.
Pricing
5xWhys.com pricing
Checked October 2, 2026
Starting price
Free (paid workshop kit available)
- Pricing
- Free
- Free option
- Free plan
How pricing works
All core tools, guides and templates are free with no account; a professional workshop kit is the only paid product.
See current prices on 5xwhys.com5xWhys.com doesn't publish a full plan list, so we show what it does publish. Confirm prices with the vendor.
Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Core tools and 63 templates are free with no account
- Covers several RCA methods with worked examples
- Works in the browser and offline after loading
- Exports to common file formats
Limitations
- No corrective action tracking or follow-up workflow
- No team accounts, permissions or shared history
- Maintained by one person rather than a company with support
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is 5xWhys.com right for your team?
A good fit if…
- You are learning or teaching RCA methods
- You need a quick 5 Whys or fishbone for a single problem
- You do not want to install or buy software
- You run workshops and need templates
Look elsewhere if…
- You need to track corrective actions to closure
- You need audit trails for regulated quality systems
- Several sites must share one RCA database
Integrations
Connects with
- PDF export
- PNG export
- CSV export
- JSON export
From the vendor's own integrations list.
Reviews
What 5xWhys.com users say
We haven't found published reviews of 5xWhys.com on G2 or Capterra yet. Smaller lean tools often have none, so judge it on the facts above and a trial.
Similar tools
5xWhys.com alternatives
EasyRCA
Published pricing
Plant-focused RCA platform with logic trees, fishbones and 5 Whys, plus action tracking and unlimited users per site.
PRIZ Guru
Free plan + paid
Guided engineering problem-solving workspace with cause-and-effect chains, 5 Whys, TRIZ principles and auto-generated reports.
draw.io (diagrams.net)
Free
Free open-source diagram editor that runs in the browser or desktop, usable for flowcharts and VSM-style maps.
| Tool | Pricing | Starting price | Free plan or trial | Deployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5xWhys.com | Free | Free (paid workshop kit available) | Free plan | Web (browser, works offline after loading) |
| EasyRCA | Published pricing | $14,975 per year for one plant | Free trial | Web |
| PRIZ Guru | Free plan + paid | Free to start; paid plan prices not published | Free plan | Web |
| draw.io (diagrams.net) | Free | Free | Free plan | Web, Desktop apps, Browser extensions |
From each vendor's published pricing. Check current prices on their sites.
FAQ
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