Four of fourteen models named PayAnalytics first on the direct prompt; three named Workleap Compensation. PayAnalytics was named by eleven of the fourteen models and Workleap Compensation by ten and PayAnalytics carries 24 labels and Workleap Compensation 13, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in one category this edition.
Named in three categories this edition.
Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the pay equity page.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.1 Fast | ||||||
| Mistral Small | ||||||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | ||||||
| Llama 4 Maverick | ||||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | ||||||
| Kimi K2 | ||||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | ||||||
| MiniMax M2.5 | ||||||
| GPT-6 Luna | ||||||
| Muse Glimmer 30B |
Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Four of five in this category shown.
“usually more enterprise-oriented and demo-based, so likely less budget-friendly” GPT-5.4 mini · budget prompt · soft negative
“Best Overall for Mid-Market Analytics: PayAnalytics (by beqom) ... widely considered the gold standard for the mid-market” Gemini 3.5 Flash · direct prompt · first choice
“Opt for robust platforms like Syndio, Trusaic, or PayAnalytics with regression analysis, PAG grouping, and remediation sims” Grok 4.1 Fast · negative prompt · first choice
“PayAnalytics | Mid-market friendly, published pricing | Companies at your size wanting a solid regression-based tool” DeepSeek V4 Flash · scale prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Five of five in this category shown.
“Lesser-known or smaller tools (e.g., Barley, Deel) may lack the depth required for enterprise-level analysis.” Mistral Small · negative prompt · hard negative
“Tools Lacking Enterprise Depth (e.g., smaller/low-cost options like Barley... flag them as "avoid for scale"” Grok 4.1 Fast · negative prompt · hard negative
“"Avoid for your scale: Smaller tools like Barley ($5/user/month) or Deel lack enterprise depth"” Muse Glimmer 30B · negative prompt · hard negative
“Barley is ideal for mid-market and enterprise HR teams needing simple compensation analytics and pay band management.” Claude Haiku 4.5 · direct prompt · first choice
“Barley - ideal for mid-market and enterprise HR teams needing simple compensation analytics and pay band management.” Llama 4 Maverick · direct prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.