# GitLab SAST: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 1 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/gitlab-sast/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Static application security testing | 0% | 11 | 0% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you are already paying for GitLab Ultimate, however, you should absolutely start by turning on its built-in SAST tools" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SAST)
- "Best if you are a "DevSecOps" shop that wants one single pane of glass for everything from commit to production." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, SAST)
- "Best if Already Deeply Native to Your VCS: GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) or GitLab Ultimate" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SAST)
- "For DevSecOps integration: GitLab Advanced SAST" (Mistral Small, SAST)

## 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.