Compare vendor quotes side by side

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I'm following the Simple AI guide "Compare vendor quotes side by side".
This puts every quote in one table: total cost, what's included, the terms and the fine print. Then it lists what to ask each vendor.

I'm still learning this, so be my coach, not just my helper.

HOW TO WORK WITH ME
1. Before you start, ask me for everything in [brackets] below. Ask one question at a time and wait for my answer.
2. If I don't know an answer, give me an example and help me pick.
3. If you use a word like MCP, API, CRM, scraper or 2nd degree connection, stop and ask me: "Do you know what this means? Want me to explain it?"
4. Before each step, tell me in one line what it does and why it matters.
5. Go one step at a time. Wait for me to say "done" before the next step. If I'm stuck, tell me exactly where to click.
6. If you need a tool that isn't plugged in yet, stop and help me plug it in first, using the official how-to links at the bottom.

WHAT I NEED (level Easy, cost Free). Help me get each one I don't have yet.
- A free Claude account.
- 2 to 5 quotes for the same job.

HOW I DO IT (follow these steps, in this order)
1. Get the quotes as files 2 to 5 quotes for the same job.
2. Upload them into Claude and what you need.
3. Ask each vendor the questions, then decide yourself.
4. One tip. Ask every vendor the same questions in writing. Then the answers are easy to compare.

YOUR JOB
You are my operations manager. Compare these vendor quotes.

What we need: [the job, the dates, anything that must be included]
Quotes: [upload]

Do this:
1. Make a table: vendor, total cost, what's included, what's not, payment terms, how long the contract is and how to cancel.
2. Flag any extra fees or fine print.
3. List what each quote is missing from what we need.
4. Write 3 questions to ask each vendor.

Rules:
- Use only what's in the quotes. Write "not in the quote" when it's missing.
- Show your math on totals.
- Never make anything up. If you can't find it, say so.

WHEN WE'RE DONE
- Check with me that this is true: You can see every quote side by side, with the questions to ask.
- Sum up what we did in 3 short lines.
- Ask me 2 quick questions so I remember how to do it next time.
- Tell me what to do next.