# Suricata: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 14 judge labels across 6 categories by 9 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/suricata/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT and IoT security | 2% | 18 | 0% | 1 |
| Network detection and response | 2% | 13 | 12% | 8 |
| Next-generation firewalls | 0% | 48 | 0% | 2 |
| AI security platforms | 0% | 191 | 0% | 1 |
| Network monitoring and management | 0% | 65 | 100% | 1 |
| Threat intelligence platforms | 0% | 101 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Use a network tap or port mirroring to feed traffic into a free tool like Suricata." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, OT/IoT security)
- "$0 (DIY) | Suricata or Zeek" (Kimi K2, NDR)
- "Suricata - a free, open-source platform that provides network intrusion detection and prevention." (Llama 4 Maverick, NDR)
- "Free open-source IDS/IPS. Pair with Zeek for fuller NDR. Minimal cost, but more DIY." (Grok 4.1 Fast, NDR)

## And against it

- "Running unmanaged open-source engines like raw Snort or Suricata in 2024 is often discouraged" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, NDR)
- "If you use Suricata, you must upgrade to version 8.0.7 or higher immediately." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, Network monitoring)

## 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.