# Huntress: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 2 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/huntress/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 23 | 0% | 4 |
| SIEM platforms | 0% | 25 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "The most practical, low-overhead security insurance policy for mid-market B2B companies that want human-backed security on a tight budget." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Endpoint protection)
- "opt for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions (such as *Huntress, Sophos MDR, or CrowdStrike Falcon Complete*)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Endpoint protection)
- "| Managed/MDR (e.g., Blumira, Huntress) | Includes staffing | Vendor lock-in" (Grok 4.1 Fast, SIEM)
- "No security team: Sophos or Huntress (managed EDR add-on)." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Endpoint protection)

## 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.