# Snort: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 4 judge labels across 3 categories by 3 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/snort/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network detection and response | 0% | 92 | 50% | 2 |
| Next-generation firewalls | 0% | 61 | 0% | 1 |
| Threat intelligence platforms | 0% | 100 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Minimal ($500-2K/year) | Snort + open-source SIEM (like Wazuh)" (Kimi K2, NDR)

## And against it

- "Running unmanaged open-source engines like raw Snort or Suricata in 2024 is often discouraged" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, NDR)

## 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.