Comparison MatrixManagement Consulting

Positioning — where the client wins and where it's exposed

A competitive positioning matrix: how the client compares to rivals on the dimensions that drive the market.

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Positioning — where the client wins and where it's exposed slide template rendered with SlideForge

Cost

$0.05/slide

Engine

Deterministic

Pattern

Comparison Matrix

Output

.pptx + PDF + PNG

Example brief

Competitive analysis for a strategy engagement. Compare the client to two key competitors across the dimensions that decide the market, marking advantage, parity, or exposure.

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Structured intent — create_slide payload

Copy-paste-ready. Renders deterministically (verbatim, no LLM). Add a theme_id for any of the built-in themes — the layout stays identical.

{
  "form": "comparison_matrix",
  "variant": "competitive_battlecard",
  "headline": "Strong on product, exposed on cost-to-serve",
  "context": "Competitive position assessment",
  "data": {
    "columns": [
      {
        "name": "Client",
        "emphasis": "primary"
      },
      {
        "name": "Rival A"
      },
      {
        "name": "Rival B"
      }
    ],
    "rows": [
      {
        "label": "Product breadth",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "parity",
          "risk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Brand & loyalty",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "risk",
          "parity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Cost to serve",
        "cells": [
          "risk",
          "win",
          "parity"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Digital channel",
        "cells": [
          "parity",
          "win",
          "risk"
        ]
      },
      {
        "label": "Speed to market",
        "cells": [
          "win",
          "risk",
          "risk"
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}

cURL (REST)

curl -X POST https://dev-api.slideforge.dev/v1/render/intent \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"form":"comparison_matrix","variant":"competitive_battlecard","headline":"Strong on product, exposed on cost-to-serve","context":"Competitive position assessment","data":{"columns":[{"name":"Client","emphasis":"primary"},{"name":"Rival A"},{"name":"Rival B"}],"rows":[{"label":"Product breadth","cells":["win","parity","risk"]},{"label":"Brand & loyalty","cells":["win","risk","parity"]},{"label":"Cost to serve","cells":["risk","win","parity"]},{"label":"Digital channel","cells":["parity","win","risk"]},{"label":"Speed to market","cells":["win","risk","risk"]}]}}'

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Frequently asked questions

How do I render the Positioning — where the client wins and where it's exposed template?

Send a POST to /v1/render/auto with a brief, or call create_slide via MCP with the structured intent shown below. The response includes an editable .pptx, a PDF, and a PNG. $0.05 per slide.

Does an AI write the slide?

No. SlideForge renders deterministically from a structured intent — no LLM draws the slide, so text is never mangled or fabricated. The optional brief path uses a router to pick the pattern, then renders deterministically.

Can I customize the colors and fonts?

Yes. Pass a theme_id to apply a built-in or custom brand theme; the layout stays the same.

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