# iMocha vs The Predictive Index: which do AI models recommend for candidate assessment, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Candidate assessment. Zero of twelve models named iMocha first on the direct prompt; one named The Predictive Index. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/talent/candidate-assessment/imocha-vs-the-predictive-index/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMocha | 2% | #5 of 10 | 6% | 16 | 10 of 12 |
| The Predictive Index | 2% | #6 of 10 | 13% | 15 | 9 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Claude Haiku 4.5: the predictive index first (first choices: The Predictive Index) (alternatives: Criteria Corp, TestGorilla)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: Coderbyte, Criteria Corp, Intervue, The Predictive Index, Vervoe)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: Adaface, Greenhouse, The Predictive Index)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: Criteria Corp, The Predictive Index)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: Criteria Corp, TestGorilla) (alternatives: Plum, The Predictive Index)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: HireVue, Talogy)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Criteria Corp) (alternatives: TestGorilla)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: Criteria Corp)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: TestGorilla)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: TestGorilla) (alternatives: CodeSignal, HireVue, Talmundo)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Criteria Corp) (alternatives: Harver, Plum, TestGorilla)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: SHL, TestGorilla) (alternatives: Test Partnership)

## What the models said about iMocha

- "Less broad validation for non-tech" (Grok 4.1 Fast, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "Ideal for technical, IT, and digital roles, offering a large library of coding and skills tests." (Mistral Small, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about The Predictive Index

- "Enterprise-grade legacy platforms (like SHL, Predictive Index, or Hogan) require expensive annual contracts and formal setup fees." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "Predictive Index, Hogan, SHL are more suited for that, but they’re much more expensive" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "ideal for mid-market and enterprise companies looking to standardize their hiring process around behavioral fit" (Claude Haiku 4.5, direct prompt, first choice)
- "If behavioral and cognitive insights are a priority, The Predictive Index is an excellent alternative." (Mistral Small, direct prompt, alternative)
- "Best if you want hiring *plus* talent/performance management in one suite" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, alternative)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all twelve models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.