Eight of fourteen models named Remote first on the direct prompt; one named Velocity Global. Remote was named by fourteen of the fourteen models and Velocity Global by twelve and Remote carries 62 labels and Velocity Global 22, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in ten 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, Remote and Velocity Global were named in the same answer fifty-six times, of the 285 answers naming Remote and the 64 naming Velocity Global. In those answers Velocity Global took the first choice four times and Remote sixteen.
| Model | Direct | Paraphrase | Comparative | Budget-constrained | Scale-constrained | Negative |
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| 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. Six of eight in this category shown.
“I would advise against utilizing Deel, Remote, or similar 'new' Employer of Record (EOR) services in regions with stringent compliance requirements, such as Germany.” Muse Glimmer 30B · negative prompt · hard negative
“If they refuse to name the local entity signing the contract (common with Deel/Remote in specific sectors), avoid them” Qwen 3.7 Flash · negative prompt · hard negative
“an employer using Remote as EOR in Germany faced a lawsuit, and Remote provided zero assistance” DeepSeek V4 Flash · negative prompt · hard negative
“For most mid-market B2B companies, Remote offers the best balance of compliance safety (owned entities), IP protection, service quality, and scalability.” DeepSeek V4 Flash · direct prompt · first choice
“Remote and Teamed are frequently highlighted as the best options due to their tailored services, scalability, and strong support models.” Mistral Small · direct prompt · first choice
“Remote is often seen as the "premium" choice for companies who want maximum peace of mind regarding compliance and legal ownership structures” Qwen 3.7 Flash · comparative prompt · first choice
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.