# Doodle: 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/doodle/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview scheduling | 0% | 67 | 50% | 8 |
| Workforce scheduling | 0% | 18 | 12% | 8 |

## What the models said for it

- "most reviewers recommend Google Calendar, Calendly, Doodle, and dedicated workforce scheduling tools" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Workforce scheduling)
- "Doodle is considered the most reliable pick for quick, poll-based group timefinding across time zones" (Llama 4 Maverick, Workforce scheduling)
- "Best for: Group scheduling and finding mutual availability for a large crowd." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Workforce scheduling)
- "Best if you need simple group coordination: Doodle Free" (GPT-5.4 mini, Interview scheduling)

## And against it

- "Multiple sources flag declining quality and user experience issues... made polls "basically useless"... Mobile app described as "utterly garbage"" (Kimi K2, Interview scheduling)
- "Doodle (Forced Upgrades & Ad-Heavy Free Tier): ... The free tier is now heavily cluttered with intrusive ads" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Workforce scheduling)
- "They cannot handle panel interviews, multi-round loops, or high hiring volume." (Mistral Small, Interview scheduling)
- "Doodle: ads, no notifications). They break for panels/multi-interviewer needs" (Grok 4.1 Fast, Interview scheduling)

## 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.