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description: Systematically compare competitors on features, positioning, pricing, and strategy
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# Competitive Analysis Framework

Conduct a structured evaluation of competitors to identify market gaps and inform positioning.

## Steps

1. Identify direct, indirect, and potential competitors.
2. Gather data on each: features, pricing, target audience, positioning, go-to-market, funding, and growth signals.
3. Build a comparison matrix scoring competitors across key dimensions.
4. Analyze patterns — where do competitors cluster? Where are gaps or white space?
5. Derive strategic implications: differentiation opportunities, competitive threats, and positioning recommendations.

## Output Format

Competitor comparison matrix, feature parity heatmap, positioning map (2-axis plot), gap analysis, and strategic recommendations.