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Compare Prices Side-by-Side: New Comparison Reports & CSV Export

Select multiple monitors to compare prices in charts and tables. Export to CSV for spreadsheets, presentations, and reports.

Beyond Individual Monitoring: See the Full Picture

Tracking individual competitor prices is useful. But understanding how your pricing compares to the entire market? That's strategic intelligence.

Introducing Comparison Reports—select multiple monitors, see them side-by-side, and export for analysis.

What's New

Multi-Select Mode

Your monitors list now has a "Compare" button. Click it to enter selection mode:

  • Checkboxes appear next to each monitor
  • Select 2-10 monitors to compare
  • Click "View Comparison" to analyze

Side-by-Side Comparison

The comparison view shows:

Chart View

  • Price history lines for each competitor
  • See trends and patterns at a glance
  • Identify who's raising vs. lowering prices

Table View

  • Current prices for each competitor
  • Filter by pricing tier
  • Quick reference for positioning decisions

Price Insights

At a glance, see:

  • Lowest price in your comparison set
  • Highest price and who charges it
  • Average market price for each tier
  • Price range showing market spread

CSV Export

Need the data in a spreadsheet? One click exports:

  • All selected monitors
  • Complete price history
  • Tier-by-tier breakdown
  • Ready for Excel/Google Sheets analysis

Use Cases

Pricing Strategy Meetings

Pull up the comparison view during pricing discussions. Show stakeholders:

  • Where you stand vs. competitors
  • How prices have changed over time
  • Data-driven recommendations

Quarterly Business Reviews

Export CSV data to build pricing reports:

  • Price movement summaries
  • Competitive positioning charts
  • Trend analysis

Procurement Negotiations

If you're tracking vendor prices:

  • Compare multiple vendors side-by-side
  • Show alternatives during negotiations
  • Document price history

Market Research

Building a competitive analysis?

  • Select all competitors in a segment
  • Export complete pricing data
  • Feed into market research reports

How to Use

Step 1: Enter Compare Mode

Click the "Compare" button in the monitors header. (Appears when you have 2+ monitors.)

Step 2: Select Monitors

Click checkboxes next to monitors you want to compare. Maximum 10 for performance.

Use "Select All" for quick selection.

Step 3: View Comparison

Click "View Comparison" in the action bar that appears.

Step 4: Analyze

  • Toggle between Chart and Table views
  • Filter by time range (7D, 30D, 90D, All)
  • Filter by pricing tier if applicable

Step 5: Export (Optional)

Click "Export CSV" to download data. Opens directly in Excel or Google Sheets.

Pro Tips

Group Related Competitors

Compare monitors that make sense together:

  • All AI writing tools
  • All project management software
  • All competitors in your pricing tier

Export Before Price Changes

If you're planning a price change, export current competitive data first. Use it as "before" baseline.

Regular Exports

Set a reminder to export comparison data monthly. Build a historical archive for long-term analysis.

Plan Limits

PlanExports/Day
Free1
Pro10
BusinessUnlimited

Viewing comparisons (without export) has no limit.

Start Comparing

  1. Go to your DIFFSCOUT dashboard
  2. Make sure you have 2+ monitors
  3. Click "Compare" in the monitors header
  4. Select monitors and view comparison

Turn individual data points into strategic market intelligence.

Start comparing now →

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