# Bug Circuit: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 1 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/bug-circuit/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penetration testing as a service | 7% | 4 | 25% | 4 |

## What the models said for it

- "I'd recommend starting with Bug Circuit or HIFENCE for initial testing" (Kimi K2, PTaaS)
- "Absolute lowest cost (human‑led, one domain): Bug Circuit – $49." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, PTaaS)
- "Bug Circuit (Best Ultra-Budget Pick for Small Websites)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, PTaaS)

## And against it

- "the ultra-cheap options (TurboPentest, Bug Circuit) are largely automated/AI-driven and won't deliver the depth of a certified human-led test" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, PTaaS)

## 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, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.