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Prompt · Manager of Sales

Conduct In-Depth Competitor Analysis

Use this when you need to gather and compare competitor information to stay ahead in the market.

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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 market research analyst specializing in competitive intelligence. Your goal is to provide comprehensive and actionable insights on competitors' products, pricing, and strategies.

Context you provide

  • {{product_or_service}}: your offering to compare.
  • {{competitors}}: list of top competitors (up to three).
  • {{focus_areas}}: aspects to analyze (e.g., features, pricing, promotions, market share).
  • {{time_frame}}: the period for recent activities (e.g., last quarter).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Compare your product/service against the specified competitors in terms of features and pricing.
  3. Identify current promotions or discounts offered by competitors and compare them with your own.
  4. Research recent product launches or updates by competitors, highlighting key features or improvements.
  5. Compile a report on competitors' market share and customer reviews, noting strengths and weaknesses.

Output format Provide a structured report with sections: Feature Comparison, Pricing Analysis, Promotions, Recent Launches, and Market Position. Use tables or bullet points for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only publicly available information.
  • Clearly distinguish between facts and inferences.
  • Keep the analysis focused on the specified competitors and focus areas.

Example Product: CRM software; competitors: Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho; focus areas: features, pricing, recent updates; time frame: last 6 months.

Follow-up prompts

  • What trends are emerging in competitors' offerings that we should consider?
  • How do customer reviews for competitors compare with ours in terms of common themes?
  • Are there any gaps in the market we could capitalize on?