# Criteria Corp: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 36 judge labels across 3 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/criteria-corp/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate assessment | 10% | 2 | 3% | 33 |
| Skills intelligence | 0% | 44 | 0% | 2 |
| Technical hiring assessments | 0% | 39 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd recommend Criteria Corp if you want the best balance of validated assessments, structured hiring, and mid-market fit" (Perplexity Sonar, Candidate assessment)
- "My top recommendation: Start with Criteria Corp if you want a scientifically rigorous, legally defensible solution" (Kimi K2, Candidate assessment)
- "Criteria Corp is widely considered the best overall platform" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Candidate assessment)
- "the strongest all-around choice is usually Criteria Corp" (Perplexity Sonar, Candidate assessment)

## And against it

- "Avoid: Criteria Corp appears to require custom quotes with contracts reportedly starting around $5,000-$13,000+ annually" (Kimi K2, Candidate assessment)

## 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.