# ModernLoop vs Workable: which do AI models recommend for interview scheduling, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Interview scheduling. Five of twelve models named ModernLoop first on the direct prompt; zero named Workable. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/talent/interview-scheduling/modernloop-vs-workable/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModernLoop | 15% | #2 of 11 | 10% | 29 | 11 of 12 |
| Workable | 4% | #8 of 11 | 8% | 12 | 10 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: modernloop first (first choices: ModernLoop) (alternatives: Ashby, candidate.fyi)
- Perplexity Sonar: modernloop first (first choices: ModernLoop) (alternatives: GoodTime, Lever)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: modernloop first (first choices: Greenhouse, ModernLoop) (alternatives: Ashby, Calendly, Lever)
- Llama 4 Maverick: modernloop first (first choices: ModernLoop) (alternatives: Greenhouse, Lever)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: modernloop first (first choices: ModernLoop) (alternatives: GoodTime, Lever, candidate.fyi)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Cronofy, Greenhouse) (alternatives: Calendly, Koalendar, ModernLoop)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: GoodTime, Lever) (alternatives: Greenhouse, ModernLoop)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Lever) (alternatives: Koalendar, ModernLoop)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: Lever) (alternatives: GoodTime, Greenhouse, ModernLoop)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Cal.com, Lever) (alternatives: GoodTime, Greenhouse, ModernLoop)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: GoodTime) (alternatives: Ashby, Calendly)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Calendly, GoodTime, Lever, LimeLight, Lunacal)

## What the models said about ModernLoop

- "Enterprise, quote-only, often thousands per month — avoid these on a limited budget" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, budget prompt, hard negative)
- "expensive administrative overkill for small-to-midsize companies (under 100 employees)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "ModernLoop can add friction and slow your process" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "ModernLoop is the strongest default choice because it is repeatedly positioned as a mid-market tool with strong automation" (Perplexity Sonar, direct prompt, first choice)
- "The Top Pick: ModernLoop ... widely considered the strongest standalone scheduling tool for mid-market companies" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Add ModernLoop (or Calendly for lighter needs) on top — it's the value sweet spot for mid-market." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Workable

- "Avoid ATS-style recruiting platforms like Breezy HR, Workable, or GoodTime if budget is tight" (Perplexity Sonar, budget prompt, hard negative)

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.