# Clair: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 11 judge labels across 1 categories by 8 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/clair/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earned wage access | 7% | 6 | 0% | 11 |

## What the models said for it

- "Tapcheck and Clair are frequently highlighted as the most affordable and easiest to implement for small businesses." (Mistral Small, Earned wage access)
- "The best earned wage access provider for a company with a limited budget is Clair" (Llama 4 Maverick, Earned wage access)
- "1. Clair (Best Overall for Native Payroll Integrations)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Earned wage access)
- "Zero employer cost, fee-free for employees, API-first—great if tech-savvy B2B with US W2 staff." (Grok 4.1 Fast, 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.