# Pause: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/pause/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave and absence management | 0% | 34 | 0% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "Winner: Pause ... Once you exceed 10 employees, evaluate Pause for simplicity" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Leave)
- "Startups often choose Pause because it is straightforward and affordable." (Claude Haiku 4.5, Leave)
- "look at LeaveBoard, Leave Dates, or Pause" (GPT-5.4 mini, Leave)

## 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.