# Prelude: how AI models rank it, October 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 1 categories by 7 of 14 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/prelude/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview scheduling | 0% | 36 | 25% | 8 |

## What the models said for it

- "a simpler option, though it's usually better for less complex recruiting workflows" (GPT-5.4 mini, Interview scheduling)
- "Choose Prelude if you're already in Gem and care about analytics." (GPT-5.4 mini, Interview scheduling)
- "Best for: Scaled teams with global panels." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Interview scheduling)

## And against it

- "Prelude generally shouldn't be treated as a separate alternative in a current shortlist." (GPT-6 Luna, Interview scheduling)
- "reportedly being wound down and should not be on your shortlist for new purchases" (Kimi K2, Interview scheduling)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 13 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Interview scheduling: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 13 points · rank 18 → 36 of 75.

## 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, October 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.