# Auvik vs Zabbix: which do AI models recommend for network monitoring, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Network monitoring and management. Three of fourteen models named Auvik first on the direct prompt; zero named Zabbix. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/network/network-monitoring-and-management/auvik-vs-zabbix/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auvik | 26% | #1 of 12 | 0% | 33 | 14 of 14 |
| Zabbix | 17% | #3 of 12 | 13% | 47 | 13 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Gemini 3.5 Flash: auvik first (first choices: Auvik) (alternatives: LogicMonitor, ManageEngine OpManager, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: auvik first (first choices: Auvik) (alternatives: Datadog Network Monitoring, LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor)
- GPT-6 Luna: auvik first (first choices: Auvik) (alternatives: LogicMonitor, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, Site24x7)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor) (alternatives: Zabbix)
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither first, one named (first choices: SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor) (alternatives: Datadog Network Monitoring, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, Zabbix)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither first, one named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager) (alternatives: Datadog Network Monitoring, LogicMonitor, Progress WhatsUp Gold, Zabbix)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager) (alternatives: Auvik, Paessler PRTG Network Monitor, Progress WhatsUp Gold)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: Paessler PRTG Network Monitor) (alternatives: ManageEngine OpManager, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor, Zabbix)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither first, one named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager, Paessler's PRTG Network Monitor) (alternatives: Zabbix)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager) (alternatives: Auvik, Datadog Network Monitoring, LogicMonitor, Progress WhatsUp Gold, Site24x7, SolarWinds Network Performance Monitor)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager) (alternatives: Datadog Network Monitoring, Domotz, LogicMonitor)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: ManageEngine OpManager) (alternatives: Progress WhatsUp Gold)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: LogicMonitor) (alternatives: Datadog Network Monitoring, ManageEngine OpManager)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Datadog Network Monitoring) (alternatives: Nagios, Netdata)

## What the models said about Auvik

- "I'd recommend starting with Auvik if you have a decent IT budget and want the most polished, comprehensive network management + automation experience" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Go with Auvik if you have a lean IT team that needs instant visibility, automated network mapping, and hassle-free configuration backups" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Auvik or Domotz: These are cloud-based, incredibly easy to deploy... They are heavily favored by lean IT teams." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Zabbix

- "open-source is usually a poor fit for mid-market teams" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, direct prompt, hard negative)
- "For most small businesses, Zabbix and Nagios Core are the top free choices due to their comprehensive features and no-cost licensing." (Mistral Small, budget prompt, first choice)
- "I'd suggest starting with Zabbix or Netdata since they are open-source and don't have licensing costs" (MiniMax M2.5, budget prompt, first choice)

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. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.