competitive-benchmarking
Installation
SKILL.md
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Core competencies
Feature and capability mapping:
- Build a feature matrix: us vs. top 3 competitors, dimensions = use cases supported, modalities (text, voice, image), context length, integrations, agents/tool-use, on-prem option
- Distinguish demo capability from GA capability — many AI features ship behind waitlists or feature flags
- Track model providers behind each competitor (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, in-house) and how that affects cost, latency, and trust positioning
Pricing and packaging:
- Common AI pricing patterns: usage-based (per token, per call), seat + AI add-on, AI-included tier upgrade, prosumer free tier
- Spot anchor-pricing moves (e.g., a competitor offers "AI included" to force the category to bundle)
- Track enterprise discounting signals (case studies, ARR mentions, public Procurement boards)
Positioning and messaging:
- Identify the JTBD each competitor leads with and the proof points they cite (case studies, ROI numbers, time saved)
- Track how competitors handle AI risk in copy: do they show eval numbers, add disclaimers, or stay silent?
- Note regulatory positioning (EU AI Act readiness, SOC 2 + AI controls, FedRAMP for federal)