Tell us what you need. We’ll help you choose.
ItemFriend turns your budget and priorities into a clear shortlist. Compare trade-offs, score products your way and save the contenders without opening twenty tabs.
Less scrolling. Better decisions.
Add real products you are considering, then let ItemFriend rank them against what matters to you.
A decision tool, not another product catalogue.
1. Set the brief
Choose a category, budget and the things you care about most.
2. Add contenders
Enter products you found anywhere — retailer, marketplace or manufacturer.
3. Compare your way
ItemFriend scores the trade-offs and keeps your shortlist on this device.
Start with the questions that actually change the decision.
Pick a common category to preload useful must-check points. You can edit everything afterwards.
Electronics
Battery, ports, compatibility, repairability, warranty.Tools & equipment
Duty cycle, battery platform, parts, serviceability, ergonomics.Home appliances
Capacity, noise, energy use, dimensions, consumables.Outdoor gear
Weight, weather resistance, pack size, durability, repair.Work & office
Comfort, compatibility, adjustability, reliability, support.Anything else
Use a balanced brief and define your own non-negotiables.What matters to you?
Add a product you’re considering
Use the real price/specs you see at the retailer. Ratings below are your own 1–10 assessment, so the comparison stays transparent.
Best fit for your priorities
Scores update when your priorities change. Being over budget carries a penalty, but ItemFriend still shows the trade-off rather than hiding the option.
Before you buy
Use this quick check to avoid a high-scoring option failing on something basic.
Keep the contenders worth remembering.
Saved products
Your buying brief
Recent comparisons
Save a snapshot before starting a different shopping decision.
Know when you have enough information.
Good comparison
Compare at least two credible options, use current delivered prices, verify the exact model, and score products from real specifications or trustworthy reviews.
Pause before buying
Avoid deciding from a fit score alone when key specifications are unknown, the seller is unfamiliar, returns are unclear, or a deal creates artificial urgency.
Useful first. Commercial second.
Retailer links
Some outbound retailer links may become affiliate links. If a purchase qualifies, ItemFriend may earn a commission at no extra cost to the shopper.
Ranking stays separate
The browser fit score uses the priorities and ratings entered by the user. Commission rates do not change that score.
Check the source
Prices, stock, specifications and offers change. ItemFriend sends shoppers back to current retailer or manufacturer information before purchase.
A calmer way to make buying decisions.
ItemFriend is a browser-based decision aid. It does not sell products, guarantee suitability, or claim to know every product on the market. The comparison score comes from information and priorities entered by the shopper.
What ItemFriend does — and doesn’t do.
Are prices live?
No. Enter the current price you find and use Check Current Offers before buying.
Where is my data stored?
Your brief, products and comparison history are stored locally in this browser unless you export or share them.
Does affiliate commission affect rankings?
No. The browser fit score is calculated from the priorities and ratings you enter.
Local-first by design.
The comparison tool uses browser storage to remember your shopping brief, products, checklist and history. Clearing browser/site data can remove these records. Export important comparisons if you want a separate copy.
Make the shortlist before you make the purchase.
Start with your budget and priorities, add the products you are genuinely considering, then use ItemFriend to expose the trade-offs.