competitive-analysis

# Competitive Analysis Frameworks for analyzing competitive position and industry dynamics. ## When to Use Porter's vs. SWOT | Framework | Use When | |-----------|----------| | **Porter's Five Forces** | Evaluating industry attractiveness; new market entry; strategic positioning | | **SWOT** | Internal capability assessment; go/no-go decisions; strategy planning | | **Competitive Landscape Map** | Visualizing whitespace; investor decks; positioning against specific competitors | | **Competitor Profiles** | Battlecards for sales; feature gap analysis; threat assessment | Use Porter's to understand the structural forces shaping the industry. Use SWOT to assess your specific position within it. Combine both for a complete picture. ## Porter's Five Forces Template ```markdown ## Porter's Five Forces: [Industry/Market] ### 1. Competitive Rivalry — Intensity: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW | Factor | Assessment | |--------|------------| | Number of competitors | | | Industry growth rate | | | Product differentiation | | | Exit barriers | | ### 2. Threat of New Entrants — Threat Level: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW | Barrier | Strength | |---------|----------| | Economies of scale | | | Brand loyalty | | | Capital requirements | | | Network effects | | | Switching costs | | ### 3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers — Power: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW [Key suppliers, switching cost, concentration] ### 4. Bargaining Power of Buyers — Power: HIGH / MEDIUM / LOW [Price sensitivity, alternatives available, buy...