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What this guide will help you do
- Use the same criteria for every option.
- Explain the organisation, user and decision context.
- Define which criteria have the highest priority.
- Do not let missing information become an automatic low score.
Ready-to-use prompt
Replace the brackets with your real criteria and candidate facts. Keep unknowns marked as unknown so missing research does not turn into a negative score.
Compare the options below for our specific situation.
Situation: [organisation, users and use case]
Options: [A, B, C]
Comparison criteria: [price, support, deployment time, ease of use, etc.]
Priorities: [what matters most and why]
Missing information: mark as “Unknown”; do not treat it as a disadvantage.
Output:
1. Comparison table
2. Important trade-offs
3. Information to verify
4. Recommendation with reasons
Use only the supplied information. Separate facts from your interpretation.Example: Comparing AI training services for a 30-person company
Most employees are new to generative AI. Continuing support and beginner-friendly delivery matter more than the lowest price.
The table should compare participant limits, delivery format, beginner support, follow-up support, implementation time and price. The recommendation should explain why support and adoption were weighted above cost, and list any missing contract or cancellation information.
The comparison example below shows why unknown pricing or capabilities should stay “unconfirmed” instead of quietly becoming a score.
Ways to adapt the prompt
Keep the source facts fixed and change priorities separately; that makes it easier to see which assumption changes the recommendation.
Put budget first
State a maximum budget and ask for the lowest-cost option that still meets mandatory requirements.
Put implementation speed first
Define the required start date and treat any unconfirmed deployment time as unknown.
Do not recommend
Request only a fact table, trade-offs and questions for vendors when the final decision must remain with a committee.
Checklist before using the result
Before using the table to make a decision, check that plans, currencies, time periods and unknown fields are actually comparable.
- Every score is supported by a source or clearly labelled interpretation.
- Missing data is shown as unknown, not zero.
- Priorities reflect the actual decision.
- The recommendation explains trade-offs, not only the winner.
- Contract, security and current pricing are verified with primary sources.
What we checked hands-on
Prompt Ready
In Prompt Ready we built comparison requests with different criteria and priorities and checked that each request remained reviewable before pasting it into an AI service.
- Check dates, amounts and product claims against the source material
- Do not paste confidential or personal information into an external AI service unless your rules allow it
- Review the draft for the intended reader before sending or publishing it
Official sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Should I ask ChatGPT to create numerical scores?
Only when the scoring rules and evidence are clear. Otherwise a qualitative table may be more honest.
How many options can I compare?
More options increase the chance of shallow analysis. Start with a manageable shortlist and consistent criteria.
Can ChatGPT research the options itself?
It can help, but current pricing and specifications should be checked against official sources and dates.
View the product
Use Prompt Ready to turn a task and a few constraints into a request you can review before pasting it into your AI service.