Compare vendor quotes side by side
Paste several vendor quotes and get a fair side-by-side comparison of price, scope, terms and risks, plus questions to ask before you sign.
The prompt
Help me compare quotes from vendors for [WHAT I AM BUYING, e.g. a new POS system, commercial cleaning, a website redesign]. What I need (requirements and must-haves): [LIST] Budget: [AMOUNT] Quotes (paste the text of each, or summarize price, scope, timeline, contract length, payment terms, warranty/support): Vendor A: [DETAILS] Vendor B: [DETAILS] Vendor C: [DETAILS] Please: 1. Build a comparison table: upfront cost, ongoing cost, total cost over [NUMBER] years, scope, timeline, contract terms, support. 2. Point out what each quote leaves out compared with my requirements. 3. Flag hidden-cost risks (setup fees, auto-renewal, cancellation fees, price increases, per-user pricing). 4. List five questions to ask each vendor before deciding. 5. Recommend one, with your reasoning, and state what would change your recommendation.
Replace every [BRACKETED] part with your own details before sending.
How to use it
Make sure you are comparing the same scope; the cheapest quote is often missing something. Read the actual contract terms yourself before signing.
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