Data as of Oct 14, 2026Based on 87 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Fidelity Investments holds a clear lead, frequently recommended for low-cost educator retirement plans and broad index funds. When employers need a 401(k) platform that automatically syncs with payroll, Human Interest is the usual answer.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 6
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | low-cost educator accounts with broad index fund selections | low-cost educator accounts with broad index fund selections | 62% |
| 2 | 401(k) plans featuring automated syncing across hundreds of payroll providers | 401(k) plans featuring automated syncing across hundreds of payroll providers | 45% |
| 3 | automated payroll contributions and compliance testing paired with Gusto | automated payroll contributions and compliance testing paired with Gusto | 37% |
| 4 | connected 401(k) plans with widespread payroll software integrations | connected 401(k) plans with widespread payroll software integrations | 33% |
| 5 | deeply integrated retirement deductions managed directly inside payroll | deeply integrated retirement deductions managed directly inside payroll | 23% |
| 6 | automated employee contributions syncing across hundreds of payroll systems | automated employee contributions syncing across hundreds of payroll systems | 22% |
| 7 | built-in retirement plan administration tied to native payroll | built-in retirement plan administration tied to native payroll | 21% |
| 8 | low-cost non-advisor access to external mutual funds | low-cost non-advisor access to external mutual funds | 21% |
| 9 | automated payroll integrations updating contributions, deferrals, and eligibility | automated payroll integrations updating contributions, deferrals, and eligibility | 21% |
| 10 | 18% | ||
| 11 | 18% | ||
| 12 | 17% | ||
| 13 | 15% | ||
| 14 | 13% | ||
| 15 | 11% |
Week of Sep 21–27 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: Aspire Financial Services, 9% on ChatGPT Search and 33% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments | 61% | 63% | |
| Human Interest | 43% | 47% | |
| Guideline | 34% | 40% | |
| Vestwell | 43% | 23% | |
| Gusto | 25% | 21% | |
| Betterment for Business | 27% | 16% | |
| ADP | 11% | 30% | |
| Aspire Financial Services | 9% | 33% | |
| ForUsAll | 11% | 30% | |
| Vanguard Investments Canada | 14% | 23% |
63% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites.
For a teacher with access to both a 403(b) and 457(b), which plan should they prioritize and which vendor offers the lowest-cost options?
We use a payroll provider. Who offers a 401(k) platform that syncs contributions automatically?