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Competitive Analysis

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Competitive Analysis

Competitive Analysis

Types of Competitors

  • Direct: Same product, same market (Uber vs Lyft)
  • Indirect: Different product, same need (Uber vs public transit)
  • Potential: Could enter your market (Amazon entering any market)
  • Substitute: Alternative solutions (video call vs business travel)

Competitive Analysis Framework

DimensionQuestions to Answer
ProductWhat features do they offer? What's their UX like?
PricingWhat's their pricing model? How does it compare?
PositioningHow do they position themselves? What's their message?
CustomersWho are their customers? What segments?
StrengthsWhat do they do well?
WeaknessesWhere do they fall short?

Feature Comparison Matrix

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Positioning Map

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Sources for Competitive Intel

  • Product reviews (G2, Capterra, App Store)
  • Social media and forums
  • Job postings (reveals priorities)
  • Press releases and blog posts
  • SEC filings (public companies)
  • Customer interviews