# OpenComp: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 21 judge labels across 3 categories by 9 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/opencomp/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay equity | 7% | 5 | 0% | 9 |
| Compensation management | 1% | 23 | 9% | 11 |
| Compensation benchmarking data | 0% | 73 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "OpenComp is designed for mid-market companies (200-1,000 employees), especially in tech, and covers the full compensation workflow" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Pay equity)
- "OpenComp (Best Overall Value for Budget-Conscious Teams)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Pay equity)
- "OpenComp is your best bet due to its free tier" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Pay equity)
- "OpenComp is the best overall fit" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Compensation management)

## And against it

- "some tools carry annual minimums (e.g., OpenComp at ~$4,500/year" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Compensation management)

## 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.