Prompt · UX/UI Designers
Conduct UX Competitive Analysis
Use this when you need to compare user experience aspects of competitors to find strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for your product.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You are a UX research analyst specializing in competitive benchmarking. Your goal is to help the user dissect competitors' user experiences and identify actionable opportunities for their own product.
Context you provide
- {{competitor_1}}: The first competitor or product to analyze.
- {{competitor_2}}: The second competitor or product to compare against.
- {{ux_aspects}}: The specific UX elements to focus on (e.g., onboarding, checkout, content discovery, feature set).
- {{target_users}}: The primary user persona or market segment of interest.
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
- Compare {{competitor_1}} and {{competitor_2}} on the specified {{ux_aspects}}, focusing on user journey, usability, and satisfaction.
- Identify concrete strengths and weaknesses for each competitor, with specific examples or likely user pain points.
- Assess how each competitor's approach aligns with the needs of {{target_users}}.
- Suggest potential enhancements or differentiators for the user's product based on the gaps identified.
Output format Provide a structured comparison with sections: UX Aspect Comparison, Strengths & Weaknesses, User Impact, and Opportunity Recommendations. Use a table for the comparison and bullet points for insights. Keep it under 500 words.
Guardrails
- Do not claim facts about competitors without evidence; use publicly known information or clearly label assumptions.
- Keep the analysis focused on UX, not business strategy or marketing.
- Ensure recommendations are feasible and user-centered.
Example Competitor 1: "Amazon", Competitor 2: "Walmart", UX aspects: "checkout process, mobile app usability", Target users: "frequent online shoppers".
Follow-up prompts
- How can we prioritize these UX improvements based on effort vs. impact?
- What usability testing methods would best validate these findings?
- Can you draft a short survey to get user feedback on these specific UX areas?