Build a comparison table
Goal: Make a table that helps decide between options (tools, services, plans).
What you need (inputs)
- Options list (3–10)
- Your criteria (5–12) or ask AI to propose
- Constraints (budget, must-have)
Copy‑paste prompt templates
Prompt 1 — Table + scoring
Create a comparison table.
Options:
<<<OPTIONS>>>
Criteria:
<<<CRITERIA>>>
Output:
1) Table: Criteria x Options with short notes
2) Scoring (0–5) per criterion
3) Recommendation with reasons
Constraints:
<<<CONSTRAINTS>>>
Prompt 2 — Criteria proposal
Propose 10 selection criteria for choosing among these options. Keep criteria measurable.
Options:
<<<OPTIONS>>>
Prompt 3 — Decision memo
Write a 1-page decision memo: context, options, evaluation, decision, risks.
Use this table:
<<<TABLE>>>
Quality check (30 seconds)
- Criteria match your real constraints
- Notes are factual
- Recommendation explains tradeoffs
Common mistakes
- Too many vague criteria
- No tradeoffs explained
- Scores without reasons