# Calamari: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 16 judge labels across 2 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/calamari/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave and absence management | 0% | 17 | 0% | 15 |
| Workforce planning | 0% | 41 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "A favorite for smaller-to-medium businesses wanting powerful custom absence rules without the bloat of an enterprise system." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Leave)
- "European-only team? Absence.io or Calamari are strong, compliant choices." (Kimi K2, Leave)
- "Calamari if you want a simpler, user-friendly leave tool with strong reviews." (GPT-5.4 mini, Leave)
- "both are commonly cited as budget-friendly for small teams" (GPT-5.4 mini, Workforce planning)

## 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.