# Socket: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 9 judge labels across 1 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/socket/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software composition analysis | 0% | 17 | 11% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "Highly regarded for catching malicious packages before they land, but may have limitations in broader vulnerability coverage." (Mistral Small, SCA)
- "Worried about novel supply-chain attacks beyond known CVEs? → Socket" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SCA)
- "Choose Socket if your primary fear is a malicious dependency compromise" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SCA)
- "Stands out for catching malicious packages before they land" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, SCA)

## And against it

- "OSS-focused limits; not full SCA for all needs" (Grok 4.1 Fast, SCA)

## 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.