# Ashby: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 71 judge labels across 7 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/ashby/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI recruiting assistants | 7% | 5 | 21% | 14 |
| Applicant tracking systems | 7% | 5 | 0% | 26 |
| Recruiting CRM and sourcing | 2% | 11 | 0% | 8 |
| Talent intelligence | 2% | 12 | 0% | 2 |
| Interview scheduling | 2% | 11 | 0% | 15 |
| Recruitment marketing and career sites | 0% | 26 | 0% | 5 |
| Job advertising and distribution | 0% | 38 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd usually recommend Ashby if you want the best balance of recruiting coordination, ATS workflow, and scalability" (GPT-5.4 mini, Interview scheduling)
- "Ideal for startups and mid-market companies needing a unified system for ATS, CRM, scheduling, and analytics." (Mistral Small, AI recruiting assistants)
- "The Best All-in-One Platform: Ashby ... highly popular among mid-market B2B and VC-backed tech companies" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Recruiting CRM)
- "I'd recommend Ashby if you need a full ATS replacement, or Spark Hire if you already have an ATS" (Kimi K2, AI recruiting assistants)

## And against it

- "Potentially Greenhouse, Lever (by Employ), Ashby (FCRA investigations for AI screening/interviews)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, AI recruiting assistants)
- "Has a learning curve; avoid if your team wants simplicity" (Kimi K2, AI recruiting assistants)
- "less "AI recruiter" and more ATS/workflow platforms" (Perplexity Sonar, AI recruiting assistants)

## 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.