Use Perplexity AI for competitive research in real time

Get cited, current information on any competitor or market trend. Replaces 2 hours of manual Googling.

Tool

Perplexity AI

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Analysis & Decisions

Free / Pro at $20 per month

Setup

5 min

One-time setup estimate

Workflow

1Collect the source material for "Market research & competitive analysis" before opening the tool.
2Run the starter prompt in Perplexity AI and paste in the real context.
3Review the output for accuracy, tone, names, numbers, and policy-sensitive details.
4Save the improved prompt or checklist so the next run takes less time.

Inputs you need

- Marketing Specialist
- Market research & competitive analysis
- Examples, notes, files, or customer context for this task
- Your preferred tone, constraints, and final format

Expected output

- Use Perplexity AI for competitive research in real time
- A usable draft or workflow for market research & competitive analysis
- A repeatable prompt you can improve after each run

Ready-to-copy asset

Starter prompt

Give me a competitive analysis of [COMPETITOR NAME] vs [YOUR COMPANY/PRODUCT].
Include:
- Their main product offering and positioning
- Pricing (if public)
- 3 things they do better than market average
- 3 weaknesses or gaps
- Recent news or product changes (last 6 months)
Cite your sources.

Caveats

- Do a human review before sending, publishing, filing, or making a decision.
- Verify numbers, names, claims, citations, and compliance-sensitive details.
- AI drafts. You decide. Final responsibility is yours.

Measurable value

1.7 hrs saved per run

Before: 2 hrs. After: 20 min.

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