Online Comparison Chart

• Selecting Products

Create a comparison chart to list and compare features, specifications, pricing and other relevant details when you have to pick one out of multiple products from different brands and vendors. You can even include charts and graphs to represent trends.

• Market Analysis

When conducting competitor analysis to understand the competitive landscape and identify opportunities. Develop a chart that lists out key attributes such as pricing strategies, customer reviews, market share and unique selling points.

• Evaluating Programs or Policies

Public or private sector institutes can use visual representations comparing key performance indicators, outcomes and impacts of different policies or programs when evaluating their effectiveness.

• Preparing Educational Material

Helping students to easily understand the differences and similarities between concepts. Comparison charts can be used to compare scientific principle, theories, historical events or to explain any other educational content with multiple theories.

• Provides Easy to Digest Information

Comparison charts eliminate the need for lengthy deliberations by presenting information concisely. This helps teams to quickly grasp details and make informed decisions fast, especially when fast responses are needed.

• Makes Objective Evaluation Easy

Comparison charts provide a structured format for teams to list and objectively compare the features, advantages, and disadvantages of each option.

• Encourages Collaboration

You can use comparison charts as a shared reference point for discussions. Team members can collaboratively contribute to the chart, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered.

• Visuals are Easier to Understand

Due to their clear and concise nature, the visuals in comparison charts are easier to grasp and you can get a gist of all relevant information at a glance.

• They Are a Good Way to Convince Clients

Comparison charts are effective when convincing potential clients that your company is the best option. You can include them in your presentation and bring them to meetings.

• Clear and Concise Design

A good comparison chart should have a design that is easy to understand at a glance. A clear and concise design helps teams to quickly absorb information without getting overwhelmed.

• Include Relevant Criteria for Comparison

Make sure to include all relevant criteria for the options you are comparing. This helps teams gather meaningful insights and make decisions based on factors that matter the most.

• Consistent Structure

Clearly define the rows and columns of the comparison chat to maintain consistency throughout. This helps your team to easily follow the chart and locate information without confusion.

• Visual Enhancements and Highlights

Use icons, colors and text formatting to highlight important information. Visual elements make the chart more engaging and draw attention to critical details.

• Overloading the Chart with Irrelevant Details

Avoid including information that is not directly relevant to the options you are comparing. Overcrowding the chart with unrelated information can defocus your team from critical details.

• Inconsistent Formatting

A comparison chart with unmarked columns or rows will make it difficult for team members to interpret the chart accurately. Lack of uniformity will compromise the reliability of the chart.

• Biased Presentation

Do not present information in a manner that favors one option over the other. A biased comparison chart can lead to decisions based on inaccurate information.

• Step 1: Open a Creately workspace

Open a Creately workspace and select a comparison chart template that matches your requirement. Or you can even create one from scratch using the table shapes on the shapes panel.

• Step 2: Add Items and Criteria

Customize the template by adding the items or options you want to compare. This could be products, services, features, or any other relevant entities.

Identify the criteria for comparison and add them to the chart. These could be specifications, features, performance metrics, or any factors relevant to your comparison.

• Step 3: Customize Design and Format

Modify the design elements such as colors, fonts, and styles to match your preferences or your organization’s branding. Arrange items and criteria in a logical and visually appealing layout. Ensure that the chart is easy to read and understand.

• Step 4: Input Data and Details

Fill the chart with relevant data for each item and criterion. Enhance the visual representation by using icons or symbols to highlight specific details, strengths, or weaknesses.

Pro Tip: Use sticky notes to include additional information. Click on the sticky notes shapes to access the notes panel and add any docs or attachments.

• Step 5: Collaborate and Share

If you are working on the comparison chart with a team, invite collaborators to provide input. Creately supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on the chart simultaneously.

Once the chart is complete, share it with your team or stakeholders. Creately provides options to share your comparison chart as a link, embed it in documents, or download it in PNG, PDF, JPEG and SVG formats.