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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.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

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

  1. Ask for any missing inputs before starting.
  2. Compare {{competitor_1}} and {{competitor_2}} on the specified {{ux_aspects}}, focusing on user journey, usability, and satisfaction.
  3. Identify concrete strengths and weaknesses for each competitor, with specific examples or likely user pain points.
  4. Assess how each competitor's approach aligns with the needs of {{target_users}}.
  5. 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?