# Ontinue: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 22 judge labels across 2 categories by 10 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/ontinue/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed detection and response | 0% | 12 | 0% | 13 |
| Extended detection and response | 0% | 15 | 0% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "If you're already using Microsoft security tools, Ontinue is likely the best and most cost-effective choice." (Mistral Small, XDR)
- "often the cheapest option in total for Microsoft-centric estates because it rides on licensing you already own" (Llama 4 Maverick, XDR)
- "Ontinue is also noted as a budget-friendly choice because it leverages existing Microsoft licenses" (Mistral Small, XDR)
- "Ontinue (cheapest total for Microsoft-centric shops since it rides your existing licensing)" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, XDR)

## 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.