# Orca Security: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 94 judge labels across 5 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/orca-security/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud-native application protection | 16% | 3 | 5% | 40 |
| Cloud security posture management | 12% | 4 | 8% | 38 |
| Container and Kubernetes security | 2% | 12 | 17% | 6 |
| Vulnerability management platforms | 0% | 15 | 0% | 9 |
| Attack surface management | 0% | 79 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For most mid-market B2B companies, Orca Security offers the best balance of capability, low false positives, agentless coverage, and price" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, CSPM)
- "Very strong on data security posture management (DSPM) and attack path analysis, often highly competitive on pricing for mid-market companies." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)
- "Choose Wiz or Orca Security if you have a multi-cloud footprint, want immediate visibility without installing agents" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)
- "Choose Wiz or Orca Security if: You want to secure a multi-cloud footprint rapidly without deploying software agents." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CSPM)

## And against it

- "these tools typically cost $40,000–$50,000+ annually, which is disproportionate to a startup budget." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, CSPM)
- "Orca suffered significant internal restructuring and layoffs recently ... whether their roadmap will continue at its current pace" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, CSPM)
- "Buying these platforms strictly for Kubernetes is prohibitively expensive for most mid-sized budgets" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, Container security)
- "often out of reach because they typically require high annual contract minimums" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)

## 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.