# dbt: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 39 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/dbt/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETL and ELT | 0% | 10 | 0% | 39 |

## What the models said for it

- "Transform (T): Use dbt (data build tool) or SQLMesh to write version-controlled, testable SQL" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, ETL)
- "Choose Fivetran + dbt if you are building a modern, cloud-native warehouse" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, ETL)
- "more flexible/code-friendly approaches (e.g., dbt + Python, Airbyte, or Airflow) are increasingly preferred" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, ETL)
- "Other affordable options include Stitch, Airbyte + dbt Core, Altova MapForce, and Integrate.io." (Llama 4 Maverick, ETL)

## 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.