# SCORE: how AI models rank it, September 2026

HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 1 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://hr-ai-index.com/vendors/score/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mentoring software | 2% | 10 | 0% | 7 |

## What the models said for it

- "start with a free plan from a reputable platform like ADPList, MicroMentor, or SCORE" (Mistral Small, Mentoring software)
- "Free or community-based platforms (like ADPList, MicroMentor, SCORE, and UStrive) are often safer choices for individuals" (Mistral Small, Mentoring software)
- "Best for: Early-stage small business owners and local entrepreneurs in the U.S." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Mentoring software)
- "Established nonprofit programs: SCORE (for entrepreneurs)" (Kimi K2, Mentoring software)

## In its own words

What SCORE's own pages state, read 2026-09-28. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Free Business Mentoring, Workshops & Resources (https://score.org/)
- For: small businesses (https://score.org/)
- Price stated: free (https://score.org/)
- Free plan or trial: free expert mentoring, workshops, courses, resources, and free SCORE Mentor (https://score.org/)

## What it publishes

Every page score.org exposes, read 2026-09-29: 5693 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 425 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-04-14
- case study: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-03-17
- webinar or virtual event: 5 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- conference or event: 6 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- report or ebook: 1 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- comparison: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- template or tool: 3 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-03-06
- podcast or video: 4 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- news or press: 17 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-06-15
- Recent: 2026-06-15 news or press: Stop working for your business build a business that pays you back https://www.score.org/ct/western-connecticut/news/stop-working-for-your-business-build-a-business-that-pays-you-back/
- Recent: 2026-05-14 news or press: Navigating transformational leadership in times of change for small business https://www.score.org/ct/western-connecticut/news/navigating-transformational-leadership-in-times-of-change-for-small-business/
- Recent: 2026-04-23 news or press: 2026 score client of the year winners https://www.score.org/oh/greater-cincinnati-and-dayton/press-releases/2026-score-client-of-the-year-winners/
- Recent: 2026-04-14 blog: Advanced programs for small businesses https://www.score.org/advanced-programs-for-small-businesses
- Recent: 2026-03-17 case study: Success stories https://www.score.org/success-stories
- Recent: 2026-03-17 news or press: Press releases https://www.score.org/press-releases

## Record

- Method: https://hr-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://hr-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as HR AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, hr-ai-index.com.