Competitor Analysis
Language Configuration
Before generating any content, check aico.json in project root for language field to determine the output language. If not set, default to English.
Process
- •Identify competitors: Direct and indirect
- •Create feature matrix: Compare capabilities
- •Analyze each competitor: Strengths, weaknesses, positioning
- •Identify market gaps: Opportunities for differentiation
- •Develop recommendations: Actionable strategies
Analysis Document Template
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# Competitor Analysis: [Product Area] ## Executive Summary [2-3 sentence overview of findings] ## Competitors Overview | Competitor | Type | Target Users | Key Strength | | ---------- | -------- | ------------ | ------------ | | [Name] | Direct | [Users] | [Strength] | | [Name] | Indirect | [Users] | [Strength] | ## Feature Comparison | Feature | Us | Competitor A | Competitor B | | ----------- | ----- | ------------ | ------------ | | [Feature 1] | ✓/✗/- | ✓/✗/- | ✓/✗/- | Legend: ✓ Has / ✗ Doesn't have / - Partial ## Detailed Analysis ### [Competitor Name] - **Strengths**: [What they do well] - **Weaknesses**: [Where they fall short] - **Positioning**: [How they position themselves] ## Opportunities ### Gaps in Market - [Gap 1]: [How we can address] ### Differentiation Strategies - [Strategy 1] ## Recommendations - [Actionable recommendation based on analysis]
Research Sources
- •Product websites and documentation
- •User reviews (G2, Capterra, etc.)
- •Social media and community feedback
- •Direct product trials
Key Rules
- •ALWAYS include both direct and indirect competitors
- •MUST create feature comparison matrix
- •ALWAYS end with actionable recommendations
- •Include positioning and strategy, not just features
Common Mistakes
- •❌ Only direct competitors → ✅ Include indirect/adjacent
- •❌ Feature-only focus → ✅ Include positioning/strategy
- •❌ No recommendations → ✅ Always end with actions