"competing programs" is correct and usable in written English.
You could use it to refer to two or more programs that are in direct competition with each other. For example: "The two competing programs were vying for the same potential customer base."
"It's not two competing programs.
Still, other products, like Intuit's Quicken software and Google's online search site have fared well against competing programs from Microsoft.
These objectives have been difficult to achieve given the popularity and proliferation of competing programs from the United States.
The company's general counsel, Brad Smith, said that would have resulted in Microsoft's distributing 300 million copies of competing programs a year for the next three years.
Leinart said Tuesday that the chance to work with Chow was a major factor in his decision to choose Southern Cal over competing programs like Michigan and Oklahoma.
Analysts have estimated that most customers will end up paying more, and some clients have said they are looking at competing programs.
Users noticed similarities between the new version 3.0 and Watson, a competing program developed by Karelia Software.
Chang argues the employer tax is less regressive than the competing program: a higher sales tax.
Drake supported ThinThread, a competing program that he argued was better and cheaper, with privacy protections Trailblazer lacked.
The ratings for the debate on Tuesday night were clearly affected by competing programming on other broadcast networks.
The only competing program to attract more viewers last year was the Michelle Pfeiffer movie "The Deep End of the Ocean," which did not begin until 9.
