# IRI FieldShield: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 21 judge labels across 1 categories by 10 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/iri-fieldshield/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data masking and test data management | 9% | 3 | 0% | 21 |

## What the models said for it

- "IRI FieldShield masks structured data across databases and files... offers strong coverage at a mid-market price" (Claude Haiku 4.5, Data masking)
- "IRI FieldShield is widely considered the best value option for budget-conscious companies." (Claude Haiku 4.5, Data masking)
- "IRI FieldShield is the strongest low-cost commercial option mentioned in the results" (Perplexity Sonar, Data masking)
- "IRI FieldShield — *Overall Best for Mid-Market*" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, Data masking)

## 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.