# Netflix Zuul: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/netflix-zuul/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API gateways | 0% | 51 | 100% | 3 |

## And against it

- "If you see legacy tutorials recommending Zuul, ignore them. It has been effectively deprecated" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, API gateways)
- "Sticking with Zuul means running on outdated dependencies with no security patches." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, API gateways)
- "Avoid Zuul entirely — migrate to Spring Cloud Gateway or Envoy" (Kimi K2, API gateways)

## 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.