# FortiGate-VM NGFW: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 1 categories by 2 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/fortigate-vm-ngfw/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next-generation firewalls | 2% | 6 | 0% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you prefer a virtual solution, the FortiGate-VM NGFW is a top pick." (Mistral Small, Firewalls)
- "A cost-effective NGFW with SD-WAN capabilities, suitable for mid-sized and large businesses." (Llama 4 Maverick, Firewalls)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 11 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Next-generation firewalls: 0% to 2%, +2. New · not ranked in September 2026 · rank 6 of 83.

## 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.