# Portkey: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 44 judge labels across 2 categories by 12 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/portkey/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLM gateways and observability | 27% | 2 | 2% | 43 |
| API gateways | 0% | 37 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "For most mid-sized B2B companies looking for a balance of velocity and control, starting with a Portkey pilot is highly recommended." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, LLM gateways)
- "Portkey is widely considered the best all-around solution for mid-market businesses due to its specialized governance features" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, LLM gateways)
- "Portkey (Best Managed / Enterprise Governance): ... a premium, developer-friendly gateway. It offers top-tier reliability features" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, LLM gateways)
- "the best default choice is usually Portkey if you need managed governance, observability, and multi-team controls" (Perplexity Sonar, LLM gateways)

## And against it

- "Strong governance/compliance features, but one comparison says you should expect extra latency overhead" (Perplexity Sonar, LLM 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.