# Vacation Tracker: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 35 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/vacation-tracker/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave and absence management | 13% | 2 | 11% | 35 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you just want simple leave tracking without paying for a bloated HR suite, get Vacation Tracker (best for Slack/Teams)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Leave)
- "Vacation Tracker is best for small teams that want leave approvals and calendar visibility without heavy admin work" (Llama 4 Maverick, Leave)
- "For growing teams: Vacation Tracker offers the best value at $2-4/user/month with robust features." (Kimi K2, Leave)
- "Vacation Tracker: Highly rated for its ease of use and multi-level approval workflows." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Leave)

## And against it

- "Recurring complaints about limited leave types and period customization... Inaccurate tracking" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Leave)
- "Minimums make it pricier for <25 users; free plan now trial-like." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Leave)
- "free plan was discontinued June 2026, so verify current status" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Leave)
- "Lighter, cheaper, but fewer features" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, 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.