Tracked question
“payroll software comparison”
We put this exact question to AI engines 3 times since 2026-07-28 and recorded every brand named — and where in the answer.
Each engine’s first pick
Every brand named
| # | Brand | Times named | Avg position | Best | Engines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gusto | 2 | 1.5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Rippling | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | QuickBooks Payroll | 2 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 | ADP | 2 | 4.5 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | Best Budget-Friendly Option | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Deel | 1 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Payroll4Free | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 8 | Remote.com | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 9 | TSheets | 1 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 |
| 10 | Homebase | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →