# Untangle NG Firewall: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 1 categories by 2 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/untangle-ng-firewall/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next-generation firewalls | 2% | 13 | 50% | 2 |

## What the models said for it

- "the Untangle NG Firewall is a top pick for budget and software-first deployments" (Llama 4 Maverick, Firewalls)

## And against it

- "Arista (the parent company) is winding down its hardware roadmap, so be sure to stick to the software/virtual license track" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Firewalls)

## 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.