In practice

Proven programmes. Real organisations. Recurring results.

See how associations, networks and advisors use Compare to Compete to run recurring benchmarks, market monitors, member research programmes and personalised assessments.

Every programme is different. The common thread is turning structured information into meaningful insight for both participants and programme owners.

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Trusted by organisations across industries

  • Professional associations, trade associations, networks, consultants and specialists use Compare to Compete in different ways.
  • Some operate programmes independently. Others work together with us on implementation, reporting and recurring operations.
  • What they share is a need for reliable data, meaningful participant feedback and repeatable research processes.
Learn from the best

Featured customer stories

SRA

Building multiple recurring member services on one platform

SRA uses Compare to Compete for financial benchmarking, remuneration research, culture research, IT studies and other recurring services for member firms.

Demonstrates:

  • Multiple programmes on one platform
  • Paid member services
  • Long-term research infrastructure
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ABS Autoherstel

Continuous improvement across an entire network

ABS combines operational benchmarking, CO₂ monitoring and quality audits within one research environment.

Demonstrates:

  • Network benchmarking
  • Quality audits
  • Sustainability monitoring
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Pastoor

Turning specialist expertise into scalable assessments

Pastoor transformed its communication methodology into online assessments that automatically generate personalised participant feedback and reports.

Demonstrates:

  • Personalised assessments
  • Automated reporting
  • Scalable expertise
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More programmes

VvDN

Independent market monitoring with confidential participant handling.

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Rödl

Specialist benchmarking programmes in water supply and district heating.

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VNA

Quarterly market intelligence combined with annual sector benchmarking.

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VEMW

Benchmarking commercially sensitive gas and electricity purchasing data with individual feedback.

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NOAB & Fiscount

Annual benchmarking programme combining individual participant feedback with wider sector insight.

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BMF

Annual remuneration and workforce benchmarking with relevant feedback for participating organisations.

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Find your model

Different Organisations. Different Operating Models.

Use the platform yourself

Your organisation manages the programme independently using the Survey Tool.

You control the methodology, questionnaires, calculations, reporting and day-to-day operation.

Typical example: Rödl

Work together with C2C

Responsibilities are shared between your team and ours.

You remain responsible for the methodology and content, while Compare to Compete supports areas such as implementation, reporting, data collection or programme management.

Typical example: BMF

Let C2C support the recurring process

Compare to Compete manages a larger part of the operational process while your organisation retains ownership of the methodology, participants and results.

Typical example: VvDN

What these organisations achieve

Better participant value

Participants receive relevant benchmarks, reports, profiles or feedback.

Less manual work

Recurring calculations, reporting and communication become more efficient.

Stronger programmes

Research evolves from a one-off survey into a repeatable service.

Better decisions

Reliable information supports strategic, operational and commercial decisions.

How to get started

From research question to recurring programme

Could this work for your organisation?

Many of our customers started with:

  • An Excel-based benchmark
  • A recurring survey
  • A manual reporting process
  • An assessment methodology
  • A market information need

The first step is not selecting software.
The first step is defining what you want to learn, compare or provide to participants.

Your research

Let's explore your programme

Tell us:

  • What you want to learn
  • Who participates
  • What participants should receive
  • How often the programme should run
  • Which parts of the process consume the most time

We'll help determine the most practical approach and whether Compare to Compete is the right fit.

Discuss your research question