Claude tips and tricks · Starter · 5 minutes
Compare quotes side by side in a table
The job: Choose between vendors without flipping between three PDFs
Three quotes for the same job never line up neatly. One includes delivery, one charges for setup, one locks you in longer. Ask Claude to put them in one table so the real differences stand out.
How
- Attach or paste the quotes in a new chat in your work account.
- Use the prompt below.
- Check every number you'll decide on against the quote itself.
The prompt to copy
Here are [three] quotes for the same job: [attach or paste]. Put them in one table: price, what's included, what costs extra, timeline, contract length and how to cancel. Then list the biggest differences in plain English. If a quote doesn't say something, write "not stated" instead of guessing.
What a good answer looks like
One table with "not stated" wherever a vendor left something out, and a short list of differences that tells you what to ask before you choose.
The mistake to avoid
Choosing on price alone. The "not stated" boxes are where the surprises hide.
Works the same in ChatGPT and Copilot.