# Albert: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/albert/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earned wage access | 0% | 57 | 100% | 3 |

## And against it

- "Hidden subscription costs, high instant-transfer fees, and predatory repayment windows." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Earned wage access)
- "Proceed with Caution: Consumer-facing apps (Albert, Brigit, Current) that require you to link your own bank account and may involve credit checks." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Earned wage access)
- "Higher Risk: Direct-to-consumer apps (EarnIn, Dave, Brigit, FloatMe, MoneyLion, Albert, Empower, Possible)" (Kimi K2, Earned wage access)

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.