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Extract Competitive Differentiators: Highlight What Makes You Stand Out

TL;DR: What this template does

This template identifies what customers say sets you apart from the competition.
Upload comparative interviews or win calls, and receive a theme-based, quote-backed differentiator report you can use in battlecards, messaging, and pitch decks.

Why differentiators should come from customers, not your slide deck

Most teams guess what makes them different. This template helps you know.

Definition: Competitive differentiators are strengths your users and buyers perceive as unique when comparing you to others. If your prospects say it often — it matters.

How does this template work?

Step 1: Upload Comparative Feedback
  • Works with win/loss interviews, demo recordings, customer validation sessions
  • Accepts audio, video, or transcripts
  • Ideal for feedback where multiple vendors are discussed
Step 2: Extract Themes — Differentiator Insights
  • Identifies what buyers say you do better (or differently)
  • Clusters quotes by competitor and theme (e.g., UX, speed, service)
  • Highlights emotional signals and purchase drivers
Step 3: Get Output — Differentiator Report
  • Top 3–5 differentiators based on frequency and clarity
  • Quote bank with attribution
  • Slide-ready summary and battlecard plug-in

What benefits does this template provide?

BenefitDescriptionImpact
Messaging PrecisionUse customer-backed differentiators in copyStronger GTM + higher resonance
Battlecard SupportGive reps “why us” language from actual buyersImprove win rates
Quote-Driven ClarityNo more guesswork about what mattersFocus on value, not fluff
Strategic AlignmentGet product, sales, and marketing on the same pageReduce pitch confusion

How do different teams use this template?

Sales: Reference real quotes during objections
PMMs: Shape positioning that reflects customer reality
Product: Reinforce differentiators that move revenue
Founders: Lead with actual strengths in fundraising or market mapping

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this for new product launches?
Yes — early pilot feedback often contains unexpected differentiators you can double down on.
What if I don't have competitor tags in my data?
No problem. The AI can detect mentions even if you didn’t explicitly tag them
How often should I update this?
Monthly or quarterly — especially before GTM launches, funding, or major messaging work

What Teams Are Saying

“Insight7 extracts differentiators straight from customer feedback. The quotes make it easier to justify decisions and align with our GTM teams.”


— Juliet Howe, Consultant

Ready to highlight what makes you stand out — with proof?