Tracked question
“what is the best applicant tracking tool in 2026”
We put this exact question to AI engines 4 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 | Greenhouse | 3 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Lever | 3 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | Workday | 3 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 |
| 4 | Breezy HR | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Workable | 2 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 6 | Rippling | 2 | 4.0 | 3 | 1 |
| 7 | Workday Recruiting | 2 | 4.5 | 2 | 1 |
| 8 | BambooHR | 2 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 |
| 9 | SmartRecruiters | 2 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 |
| 10 | Ashby | 1 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 |
| 11 | Candidate Experience | 1 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 |
Sorted by how often a brand was named, then how early. How we measure →