Zero of fourteen models named Multiplier first on the direct prompt; one named Velocity Global. Multiplier was named by thirteen of the fourteen models and Velocity Global by twelve and Multiplier carries 35 labels and Velocity Global 22, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in three categories this edition.
Named in one category 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 global payroll and employer of record page.
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, Multiplier and Velocity Global were named in the same answer thirty-five times, of the 103 answers naming Multiplier and the 64 naming Velocity Global. In those answers Velocity Global took the first choice four times and Multiplier zero.
| 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. Five of six in this category shown.
“One verified reviewer reported "Weeks of missed payments & noncompliance" (1/5 rating)” GLM 4.7 FlashX · negative prompt · hard negative
“Admin Overhead: Users report behind-the-scenes manual friction, slower response times from compliance specialists” Gemini 3.5 Flash · negative prompt · soft negative
“Multiplier is also a top-rated provider that offers EOR-integrated global payroll services” Llama 4 Maverick · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“Multiplier (good balance of price and compliance, moderate support)” DeepSeek V4 Flash · negative prompt · first choice
“Optimal for businesses looking for a low-cost package to hire and manage international workers, with monthly fees starting at $400 per employee” Claude Haiku 4.5 · budget prompt · alternative
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Six of eight in this category shown.
“High Pricing & Legacy Tech: Significantly higher per-employee fees compared to newer SaaS competitors” Gemini 3.5 Flash · negative prompt · soft negative
“you should still scrutinize country coverage, subcontractors, and contract structure carefully” GPT-5.4 mini · negative prompt · soft negative
“can be pricier (~$399+/month) and sponsored in some reviews” Grok 4.20 · direct prompt · soft negative
“Very strong compliance and global reach (185+ countries)... often a good balance of cost and support” GLM 4.7 FlashX · direct prompt · first choice
“Other top EOR providers include Remote, Velocity Global, Deel, Atlas HXM, and Globalization Partners (G-P).” Llama 4 Maverick · direct prompt · alternative
“If you want premium support and don't mind paying more, Velocity Global/Pebl is worth evaluating.” Kimi K2 · direct prompt · alternative
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.