--- title: Free Competitive Analysis Template description: Understand where your brand stands in the market with this template by breaking down what your competitors are doing well and where they're falling short. image: https://get.vistasocial.com/hubfs/1-2.png --- [Skip to content](https://get.vistasocial.com/competitive-analysis-template#main-content) ![](https://get.vistasocial.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hubspot.jpg?width=177&height=40&name=hubspot.jpg) **FREE DOWNLOAD** Competitive Analysis Template A competitive analysis helps you understand where your brand stands in the market by breaking down what your competitors are doing well *and* where they're falling short. Download and fill out your template to spot opportunities, sharpen your positioning, and make smarter strategic decisions. ![An illustration of a chart comparing you to your competitors.](https://get.vistasocial.com/hubfs/1-2.png "An illustration of a chart comparing you to your competitors.") ## What is a competitive analysis? Competitive analysis is the process of researching and evaluating your competitors to understand their strengths, weaknesses, strategies, and market positioning. When you know how competitors are showing up, you can identify gaps they're missing, double down on what makes your brand different, and avoid pouring resources into areas where you're unlikely to win. ## Why conduct a competitive analysis for your brand? Competitive analysis helps you gain a clear and informed understanding of your market, especially as you track how your competitors are performing on social media and other key platforms. You get to ask questions like: Where are competitors investing their time and budget? What's resonating with the audience you share? Where is there white space that nobody's claiming yet? Are there weaknesses in their strategy you can turn into your advantage? Paying attention to what your competitors doing gives you an edge. 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