# Apache Drill: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 2 categories by 4 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/apache-drill/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data virtualization | 0% | 74 | 50% | 4 |
| NoSQL databases | 0% | 40 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For simple schema-free querying of semi-structured data: Apache Drill." (Muse Glimmer 30B, Data virtualization)

## And against it

- "called out as open-source platforms with no certifications, which makes them risky in regulated environments" (Perplexity Sonar, Data virtualization)
- "they are frameworks rather than turnkey platforms" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Data virtualization)

## Record

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