# Intruder: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 59 judge labels across 3 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/intruder/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack surface management | 59% | 1 | 3% | 32 |
| Vulnerability management platforms | 16% | 2 | 0% | 19 |
| Penetration testing as a service | 0% | 21 | 25% | 8 |

## What the models said for it

- "Best value paid option: Intruder is frequently recommended for SMBs due to transparent pricing, comprehensive features, and a free tier that actually works" (MiniMax M2.5, ASM)
- "The "Lean Security" Pick: Intruder ... Best for: Companies with small security/IT teams who need simple, automated, and continuous vulnerability scanning." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Vuln management)
- "Intruder is especially noted for its automation and suitability for the mid-market, making it a strong recommendation for most organizations in this category." (Mistral Small, ASM)
- "Intruder is the safest all-around pick (transparent pricing, built for teams without dedicated security staff, strong SMB fit)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, ASM)

## And against it

- "External tools (like Intruder or Detectify) focus on what the *internet* sees. Avoid using these if your primary goal is managing internal corporate network exposure" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, ASM)
- "Intruder-style PTaaS tools can be cheaper, but they are not a substitute for a full penetration test" (Perplexity Sonar, PTaaS)
- "Intruder does not offer remediation guidance" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, PTaaS)

## 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.