# PRD template

> A free PRD template for software teams: problem, solution, who it is for, scope, success measure and open questions. Copy it, or start it in Kanso.

A product spec with only the sections that earn their place.

Web page: https://kansohq.app/templates/product-spec

Updated: 5 October 2026

## The template

> Write this for someone who has never seen the product. If they can build it from this page alone, it is done.

### Problem

Who hurts today, and what does that cost them?

### Solution

The shape of the answer, in a few sentences. Not the implementation.

### Who it is for

- Primary user — what they are trying to get done
- Who this is explicitly not for

### Scope

#### In scope for v1

- [ ]

#### Explicitly out of scope

-

### How we know it worked

One number or one observable behaviour. If nothing would change, do not build it.

### Open questions

-

In Kanso, add a page and pick this template, or type / in any doc.

## How to fill it in

1. Write the problem before any solution.
2. Describe the answer in a few sentences.
3. List what is in the first version, and what is out.
4. Pick one way to know it worked.

## Questions

### What is a PRD template?

A ready-made outline for a product requirements document, with headings for the problem, solution, users, scope, success measure and open questions, so you start from the questions worth answering instead of a blank page.

### How long should a PRD be?

One page for a small feature and up to three for a large one. If it needs ten, split the work into smaller features.

### Can I change the template?

Yes. It is a normal page: delete headings that do not apply and add the ones you need. On Pro you can also save your own version as a reusable template.

## Keep reading

- [What is a PRD? How to write one, step by step](https://kansohq.app/guides/what-is-a-prd.md): A PRD is a product requirements document. Learn what goes in one, how long it should be, how to write it step by step and the mistakes to avoid.
- [Feature spec template with acceptance criteria | Kanso](https://kansohq.app/templates/feature-spec.md): A feature spec template with how it behaves, acceptance criteria, edge cases and what you are not doing. Copy it, or start it as a page in Kanso.
- [Technical design doc template for engineers | Kanso](https://kansohq.app/templates/technical-design.md): A technical design doc template with context, approach, data model, alternatives, trade-offs, rollout and open questions. Copy it, or start it in Kanso.
- [Software launch checklist template to copy | Kanso](https://kansohq.app/templates/launch-checklist.md): A software launch checklist template covering product, quality and go-to-market, launch day and after launch. Copy it, or start it in Kanso.

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