PRIZ Guru
Root cause analysis and inventive problem solving for engineers
- Researched profile
- Free plan
What users say
13 reviews on 1 site
- Starting price
- Free to start; paid plan prices not published
- Free option
- Free plan
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Deployment
- Web
The lean-stack take
Lean teams can use it for deep root cause work with cause-and-effect chains, 5 Whys and functional modeling, then move from cause to solution ideas in the same workspace.
Best for
Engineering and R&D teams that want structured root cause analysis plus inventive problem solving.
Watch out for
Plan prices were not available on the vendor's site when checked, so confirm current pricing and AI options before buying.
About
About PRIZ Guru
PRIZ Guru is engineering problem-solving software for manufacturing and R&D teams. It combines root cause analysis with structured innovation methods such as TRIZ inventive principles.
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Features
What PRIZ Guru offers
Root cause analysis
A structured method for finding the true origin of a problem.
Cause and effect chain
Traces how causes lead to the problem, step by step.
5 Whys
Iterative questioning to move from symptom to root cause.
Process functional modelling
Models a process flow to find where it fails or wastes effort.
System functional modelling
Maps interactions in a system to identify failure mechanisms.
40 inventive principles
TRIZ principles help resolve technical contradictions when generating solutions.
9 Windows
Explores a problem across system levels and over time.
Perception mapping
Visualizes stakeholder perspectives and priorities.
Lean techniques supported
The lean practices PRIZ Guru is built to support.
Pricing
PRIZ Guru pricing
Checked October 2, 2026
Starting price
Free to start; paid plan prices not published
- Pricing
- Free plan + paid
- Free option
- Free plan
How pricing works
Free sign-up; paid and AI plans are listed by the vendor but prices were not available when checked.
The vendor announced a new pricing model with AI plans and a free AI assistant option. Legacy plans stay unchanged for existing customers.
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Strengths and limitations
What stands out, and what to watch
Strengths
- Free sign-up to start
- Combines RCA with TRIZ-based solution methods
- Functional modeling for processes and systems
- Several thinking tools in one workspace
Limitations
- Paid plan prices were not available when checked
- TRIZ methods take time to learn
- No corrective action tracking or quality workflow is described
Based on the vendor's published plans and documentation, not a hands-on test.
Fit
Is PRIZ Guru right for your team?
A good fit if…
- Engineers solving recurring technical defects
- R&D teams that use TRIZ or want to learn it
- You want to go from root cause to solution ideas in one tool
Look elsewhere if…
- You need CAPA tracking in a regulated QMS
- You want a quick shop-floor 5 Whys with no learning curve
- You need published, predictable pricing
Reviews
What PRIZ Guru users say
From public review sites, checked October 2, 2026
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PRIZ Guru alternatives
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draw.io (diagrams.net)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIZ Guru | Free plan + paid | Free to start; paid plan prices not published | Free plan | Web |
| 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 |
| 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.
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