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Competitive Analysis Prompt

Prompt

IDEAL FOR

Founders looking to understand their competitive landscape, identify market gaps, and refine their positioning to gain an edge.

Early Traction Stage

Market Research

Best For
PROMPT

"I’m building [describe your startup in one sentence]. I want a detailed competitive analysis to understand how we compare to existing competitors and where market gaps exist.

Please provide a structured breakdown of:

  1. Key Competitors: Who are the top direct and indirect competitors in this space?

  2. Strengths & Weaknesses: What are their core advantages, and where do they fall short?

  3. Market Gaps: What unmet needs or frustrations exist in the market that I can capitalize on?

  4. Unique Differentiation: Based on this analysis, what positioning or features would make my startup stand out?

  5. Potential Risks: What challenges might arise from competing in this space, and how can I mitigate them?

Make the response concise, data-driven, and founder-focused. Provide actionable insights, not just descriptions."


"I’m building [describe your startup in one sentence]. I want a detailed competitive analysis to understand how we compare to existing competitors and where market gaps exist.

Please provide a structured breakdown of:

  1. Key Competitors: Who are the top direct and indirect competitors in this space?

  2. Strengths & Weaknesses: What are their core advantages, and where do they fall short?

  3. Market Gaps: What unmet needs or frustrations exist in the market that I can capitalize on?

  4. Unique Differentiation: Based on this analysis, what positioning or features would make my startup stand out?

  5. Potential Risks: What challenges might arise from competing in this space, and how can I mitigate them?

Make the response concise, data-driven, and founder-focused. Provide actionable insights, not just descriptions."


BEST USED FOR

Competitive research, product differentiation, investor pitch prep, marketing strategy refinement.

USE CASE

Most startups either ignore competition or obsess over it the wrong way. The goal isn’t to copy or beat competitors—it’s to find your unique advantage.

REALITY CHECK

If you don’t deeply understand your competition, you’ll become their footnote. Your startup isn’t launching into a vacuum—it’s entering a battlefield. If you can’t outmaneuver, out-position, or out-execute them, you lose. A better product doesn’t always win. A better position, a better go-to-market strategy, and a better understanding of customer pain points do. If you’re just cheaper, faster, or slightly different—you’re irrelevant. Find a real gap, own it, and attack.