# Broadbean: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 1 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/broadbean/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Job advertising and distribution | 5% | 7 | 12% | 8 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you already use an ATS, Broadbean is the most reliable distribution engine to plug into it." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Job advertising)
- "Ranked as the overall top pick for its robust features, ease of use, and value." (Mistral Small, Job advertising)
- "Top for distribution/analytics; integrates with existing ATS but pricier setup." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Job advertising)
- "choose Broadbean if distribution breadth matters more than ATS depth" (Perplexity Sonar, Job advertising)

## And against it

- "Trade‑off: More specialized in multi‑board distribution and reporting; may feel less modern in UX." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Job advertising)

## 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.