Ask HR AI vs. Mineral (Mitratech).
Mineral (formerly ThinkHR / Mammoth) is a subscription HR content and advisor product bundled by many brokers and PEOs. Ask HR AI covers most of the same daily-question workload with an AI-first workflow: instant, cited, jurisdiction-aware answers plus a structured investigator intake — at no cost.
When to pick Ask HR AI
- You want instant answers with citations and no per-seat subscription.
- Your broker or PEO does not include Mineral, or you'd rather not depend on their renewal.
- You value the structured investigator memo output.
When Mineral is the better fit
- Your broker bundles Mineral at no additional cost and you use the handbook builder heavily.
- You want a large curated content library for training and self-service.
- You need a phone-based human advisor line built into the subscription.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Ask HR AI | Mineral |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free with account | Subscription (typically bundled by broker/PEO) |
| AI assistant | Purpose-built with citations | AI features layered on content library |
| State coverage | 50 states + federal (in every answer) | State-specific content pages |
| Investigator memo | Structured intake → formatted memo | Templates and forms |
| Handbook builder | Not offered | Yes |
| Advisor line | Not offered — pair with your counsel | Included in subscription |
| Best fit | Teams that want instant AI answers without a subscription | Teams that want a full content library and phone advisor |
Free, practitioner-grade HR answers with jurisdictional citations — plus a structured Investigator memo.
Open Ask HR AIFrequently asked
Does Ask HR AI replace Mineral entirely?
For the daily question workload, yes. Ask HR AI does not build handbooks or provide phone advisors. Many teams use Ask HR AI for on-demand answers and keep Mineral (if bundled by their broker) for the handbook builder.
Is Ask HR AI as accurate as Mineral?
Ask HR AI cites the underlying statutes and guidance in every answer and applies an accuracy protocol before responding. As with any AI assistant, verify novel positions with your employment counsel.
Can I get an investigator memo from Mineral?
Mineral offers templates and forms. Ask HR AI's Investigator Mode produces a formatted memo — allegations, evidence log, policy references, risk flags — ready to hand to counsel.
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- State-by-state HR guidance
Comparison based on publicly stated Mineral (Mitratech) product scope as of 2026. Ask HR AI is not legal advice — confirm any final decisions with your employment counsel.