# IBM QRadar: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 30 judge labels across 1 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/ibm-qradar/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIEM platforms | 0% | 40 | 37% | 30 |

## What the models said for it

- "Choose IBM QRadar if you operate in a heavily regulated industry needing out-of-the-box compliance coverage." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SIEM)
- "QRadar is robust, highly customizable, and offers strong threat intelligence feeds." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, SIEM)
- "IBM QRadar is designed for regulated environments, though at a higher price point" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, SIEM)
- "recognized for its strong correlation engine and enterprise-grade scalability" (Mistral Small, SIEM)

## And against it

- "the cloud and related services are no longer viable options for new deployments or expansions" (Mistral Small, SIEM)
- "QRadar on Cloud, Cloud‑Native SIEM, SOAR, Log Insights – EOL 14 April 2026" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, SIEM)
- "Better suited for large enterprises ... complex to manage." (Kimi K2, SIEM)
- "Avoid starting any new deployments on QRadar." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SIEM)

## 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.