# OpenAI: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 2 categories by 1 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/openai/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM gateways and observability | 0% | 33 | 0% | 1 |
| ML platforms | 0% | 87 | 100% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Direct API access from reputable providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Azure)" (Kimi K2, LLM gateways)

## And against it

- "Platforms with aggressive model deprecation policies (like some Azure Databricks and OpenAI services) can disrupt your operations" (Kimi K2, ML platforms)

## 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.