Yoga studio entering a crowded market
A new yoga studio needs a comparison of the 5 nearby studios' drop-in rates, monthly memberships, class-pack pricing, and intro offers before setting her own.
Competitor Pricing Spreadsheet
Tier 1 · Research & Support · $25 · 2–3 hrs · 5 day turnaround
Listed price is the project base price. A 3% payment processing fee is added at checkout. The full total is charged upfront when you place your order.
Research and compile pricing from up to 5 competitors into a comparison spreadsheet.
You'll receive a structured spreadsheet comparing pricing from up to 5 of your direct competitors, pulled from their public websites, apps, or published rate cards. This is the raw data you need to position your own pricing or validate whether your current rates align with the market—without guesswork or outdated assumptions.
Deliverables
- Pricing comparison spreadsheet
- Source links
- Summary notes
What's included
- Up to 5 competitors
- Publicly available pricing
- Organized spreadsheet
Not included
- Analysis or recommendations
- More than 5 competitors
- Non-public pricing
What you'll get
A list of 3–5 competitor names or website URLs you want priced. If you have specific product tiers or service categories you care about (e.g., 'monthly subscription plans' or 'hourly consulting rates'), include those details so the student knows what to focus on.
The student visits each competitor's website or public pricing page, identifies current prices for the tiers or services you specified, records those prices with the date captured, documents the exact URL where each price was found, and flags any pricing that requires login or is otherwise non-public (which they'll note but not pursue).
A single spreadsheet file (Excel or Google Sheets) with columns for competitor name, pricing tier/product, price, currency, capture date, and source URL; a separate sheet or text file listing all source links; and a one-page summary noting any patterns (e.g., 'all 5 charge monthly subscriptions between $29–$79') or data gaps encountered.
Your $25 payment stays in escrow until you review the spreadsheet for accuracy and completeness—if pricing is missing, incorrectly transcribed, or sources are broken, the PM will ask the student to correct it before you approve.
Common use cases
Tutoring company benchmarking before raising rates
A tutoring company hasn't raised rates in three years and needs a comparison of 5 competitors' hourly, package, and group pricing across subject areas.
SaaS pricing-page refresh
A SaaS founder revisiting her pricing page needs a side-by-side of 5 competitors' tier names, features per tier, and annual discounts.
Freelance coach validating rate increase
A career coach currently charging $95/hour wants to know if raising to $120/hour is competitive. She provides five similar coaching services' websites and gets back a clear comparison of hourly rates, package deals, and retainer pricing. The spreadsheet shows her she's actually below-market for her geography.
E-commerce brand monitoring marketplace sellers
A vintage jewelry seller on Etsy notices competitors are pricing similar pieces differently and wants a snapshot of current listings. The student compiles pricing for five comparable sellers' current inventory—pendant prices, shipping costs, and sale discounts—so the seller can adjust without leaving money on the table.
Fitness app startup pre-launch research
Founders building a workout app need to see how five established fitness apps (Peloton, Apple Fitness+, Beachbody, etc.) structure their pricing tiers, free-trial lengths, and annual-vs.-monthly costs. The spreadsheet becomes their foundation for deciding their own subscription model.
Frequently asked questions
What if a competitor's pricing changes daily or requires me to create an account to see it?
The student will document whatever pricing is publicly visible without login. If pricing is behind a paywall or account barrier, they'll note that in the spreadsheet and skip it—this keeps the project in scope and honest. You're getting publicly available data only.
Can the student include things like shipping costs, taxes, or add-on fees?
Yes—if those are publicly listed and relevant to the full cost picture (e.g., a SaaS app's overage fees or a retailer's stated shipping). Include that context in your brief so the student knows what to capture. But analysis of total cost-of-ownership is outside scope; they'll hand you the raw numbers.
What file format will the spreadsheet be in, and can I request Google Sheets instead of Excel?
The student will deliver in Google Sheets by default, which you can download as Excel if needed. If you have a strong preference, mention it in your project brief and the PM will confirm the student can accommodate it.
If I ask for 5 competitors but one of them has no public pricing, do I still pay the full $25?
Yes, because the student still researches all five and documents which ones do and don't have public pricing available. That's valuable data. If you want a replacement competitor researched instead, that's a revision the PM can coordinate after delivery.
How current will the pricing data be?
The student will capture prices during the 5-day project window and note the exact date on each row. Pricing can shift after delivery, so treat this as a snapshot valid for roughly 1–2 weeks depending on how volatile your market is. For real-time pricing, you'd need a different approach.
Ready to get your project started?
Select a scope and let your Shamrck PM handle the rest. Pay the full total upfront at checkout, then review and approve the completed deliverable. Approval does not trigger a new charge.
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