# Ashby vs Zoho Recruit: which do AI models recommend for applicant tracking syste, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Applicant tracking systems. Two of fourteen models named Ashby first on the direct prompt; zero named Zoho Recruit. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/talent/applicant-tracking-systems/ashby-vs-zoho-recruit/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashby | 10% | #3 of 15 | 0% | 32 | 14 of 14 |
| Zoho Recruit | 9% | #5 of 15 | 0% | 28 | 14 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: ashby first (first choices: Ashby) (alternatives: Greenhouse, Lever, Pinpoint, Teamtailor)
- GPT-6 Luna: ashby first (first choices: Ashby) (alternatives: Greenhouse, Lever)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Ashby, Lever, Pinpoint, Workable)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Ashby, Lever)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Ashby, Lever)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Ashby, Lever)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Ashby, BambooHR, JazzHR, Lever, Paycor, Workable)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Gem, Jobvite, Lever, Workable)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Lever, Workable)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse, Pinpoint) (alternatives: Ceipal, JazzHR, iCIMS)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: JazzHR, iCIMS)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Lever, Rippling, Workable)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse, Lever) (alternatives: Bullhorn, Workable)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither named (first choices: Greenhouse) (alternatives: Lever)

## What the models said about Ashby

- "Ashby if data-driven decisions and pipeline nurturing are your top priorities." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "The ultimate analytics-first platform for modern, data-obsessed recruiting teams." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "Ashby: A fast-rising favorite for tech and high-growth mid-market companies." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Zoho Recruit

- "For most small businesses on a limited budget, Zoho Recruit (free tier), Breezy HR (free + $157/month), and Homebase (free + $25–$50/month) offer the best balance of price and functionality." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.