# The Predictive Index: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 16 judge labels across 2 categories by 9 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/the-predictive-index/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate assessment | 2% | 6 | 13% | 15 |
| Skills intelligence | 0% | 109 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "ideal for mid-market and enterprise companies looking to standardize their hiring process around behavioral fit" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Candidate assessment)
- "If behavioral and cognitive insights are a priority, The Predictive Index is an excellent alternative." (Mistral Small, Candidate assessment)
- "Best if you want hiring *plus* talent/performance management in one suite" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Candidate assessment)
- "Best for: Behavioral Insights and Employee Development" (Kimi K2, Candidate assessment)

## And against it

- "Enterprise-grade legacy platforms (like SHL, Predictive Index, or Hogan) require expensive annual contracts and formal setup fees." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Candidate assessment)
- "Predictive Index, Hogan, SHL are more suited for that, but they’re much more expensive" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, 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.