Zero of fourteen models named LeaveBoard first on the direct prompt; two named Vacation Tracker. LeaveBoard was named by thirteen of the fourteen models and Vacation Tracker by thirteen and LeaveBoard carries 22 labels and Vacation Tracker 43, so the shares are not directly comparable.
Named in two 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 leave and absence management page.
Across every category in the November 2026 Edition, LeaveBoard and Vacation Tracker were named in the same answer fifty-one times, of the 71 answers naming LeaveBoard and the 110 naming Vacation Tracker. In those answers Vacation Tracker took the first choice three times and LeaveBoard seventeen.
| 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. Four of five in this category shown.
“Some standalone tools (like Day Off or LeaveBoard) have free tiers, but may lack advanced features for larger or more complex organizations.” Mistral Small · negative prompt · soft negative
“For a truly limited budget, start with LeaveBoard's free plan if you have fewer than 10 employees.” MiniMax M2.5 · budget prompt · first choice
“LeaveBoard or Vacation Tracker are excellent starting points for small teams and limited budgets.” Mistral Small · budget prompt · first choice
“LeaveBoard is the best starting choice: it offers a free plan for up to nine employees” Perplexity Sonar · budget prompt · first choice
Every negative label with a quote, up to three, then the highest-weighted positives, up to three. Four of five in this category shown.
“Some users encounter challenges with balance accuracy and flexibility in setting workday hours or automated notifications” Claude Haiku 4.5 · negative prompt · soft negative
“I'd recommend starting with Calamari or Vacation Tracker for their excellent balance of features and pricing” GLM 4.7 FlashX · direct prompt · first choice
“Vacation Tracker is built specifically for mid-sized teams who want a simple way to manage paid time off.” Muse Glimmer 30B · paraphrase prompt · first choice
“LeaveBoard or Vacation Tracker are excellent starting points for small teams and limited budgets.” Mistral Small · budget 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.