# Noname Security: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 14 judge labels across 1 categories by 11 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/noname-security/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API security platforms | 6% | 8 | 43% | 14 |

## What the models said for it

- "For most mid-market B2B companies, I'd recommend starting with Noname (Akamai API Security)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, API security)
- "For pure API Security & Visibility: Go with Noname Security." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, API security)
- "this is the market leader for mid-to-large organizations" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, API security)
- "Comprehensive discovery/protection; balances visibility without huge investments" (Grok 4.1 Fast, API security)

## And against it

- "Criticized for long setup times, limited remediation guidance... Some experts consider it less effective compared to newer agentless approaches" (Mistral Small, API security)
- "This is the most frequently criticized major vendor in the space." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, API security)
- "Post-acquisition integration still in progress; some pre-acquisition roadmap features delayed; product now bundled with Akamai's broader portfolio" (Kimi K2, API security)
- "Akamai acquired Noname Security in June 2024... If either is on your shortlist, confirm the product's current roadmap" (GPT-6 Luna, API security)

## 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.