Vendor Evaluation Matrix

What it is

A ChatGPT prompt that takes a list of vendors and weighted requirements, then returns a scored matrix, risk callouts, and a short recommendation memo.

When to use it

Any vendor decision over $5k/year or anything touching member data.

Who it’s for

Business Operations, plus the decision owner for the vendor category.

Expected output

A scored matrix, top-3 risks, and a 1-paragraph recommendation.

Good inputs

• • 3–5 vendors
• • Weighted requirements
• • Hard constraints (SOC2, BAA, regions)

Example prompts

• Compare Linear, Jira, and Shortcut for our 25-person team; must integrate with GitHub and Slack.

Expected outputs

• • A matrix with scores, top risks, and a recommendation.

Tips & limitations

• • Always validate security claims from a primary source.
• • Keep requirements list under 10 to avoid false precision.