View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  UX Research Affinity Diagramming |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Product Discovery Learning Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | When research notes, feedback, or observations sit unconnected side by side, affinity diagramming sorts the raw material into solid themes. Many individual points turn into patterns that make decisions and opportunities clearer. | When a lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | 45–90 min | 30–60 min | 25-40 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 Kunden | 3-10 | 4-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Theme clusters, Insight statements, Opportunity areas | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Learning Card with evidence and next action |
Tagsno overlap | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | SynthesisQualitativeRoot cause | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning |