Fourteen of fourteen models named OnBoard first on the direct prompt; two named BoardPro. Both were named by all fourteen models and OnBoard carries 61 labels and BoardPro 46, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in three categories this edition.
Named in two categories this edition.
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; every quote names the model and the prompt it came from. Both figures come from the board portals page.
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, OnBoard and BoardPro were named in the same answer 147 times, of the 286 answers naming OnBoard and the 202 naming BoardPro. In those answers BoardPro took the first choice fifty-two times and OnBoard twenty-seven.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | ||||||
| GPT-5.4 mini | ||||||
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | ||||||
| Perplexity Sonar | ||||||
| Grok 4.20 | ||||||
| Mistral Small | ||||||
| DeepSeek V4 Flash | ||||||
| Llama 4 Maverick | ||||||
| Qwen 3.7 Flash | ||||||
| Kimi K2 | ||||||
| GLM 4.7 FlashX | ||||||
| MiniMax M2.5 | ||||||
| GPT-6 Luna | ||||||
| Muse Glimmer 30B |
Bold names in an answer are the products the judge labeled a first choice; a model naming several gives each of them that label. The full answer text for every row is in the record.
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Three of three in this category shown.
“What to Avoid - Diligent, OnBoard, and BoardEffect” DeepSeek V4 Flash · budget prompt · hard negative
“Mid-Market Leaders (Often the sweet spot for 500-person companies): OnBoard (Passageways): Highly rated for ease of use, intuitive design, and mid-market value.” Gemini 3.5 Flash · scale prompt · first choice
“OnBoard is frequently highlighted as the best overall balanced option for mid-market companies seeking modern functionality without enterprise pricing.” Claude Haiku 4.5 · paraphrase prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Five of six in this category shown.
“BoardPro - 30% negative rate (labeled "criticized challenger") - This product has the highest negative rating among the reviewed options” GLM 4.7 FlashX · negative prompt · hard negative
“If you need seamless Outlook synchronization and strict MFA enforcement, scrutinize BoardPro.” Qwen 3.7 Flash · negative prompt · soft negative
“For most mid-sized B2B companies, BoardPro is a strong choice due to its balance of affordability, ease of use, and comprehensive features” Mistral Small · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“I recommend starting with a demo of Decisions and BoardPro, as they represent the sweet spot for most mid-sized B2B companies” Qwen 3.7 Flash · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“BoardPro if you want the best value with transparent pricing and a solution designed specifically for growing organizations” Kimi K2 · direct prompt · first choice
Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category, each against each. The output is the models' output; nothing here is a recommendation by the index.