# Upwind: 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/upwind/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud-native application protection | 0% | 14 | 0% | 9 |

## What the models said for it

- "Choose Upwind if you want to eliminate the vast majority of "peacetime" security alerts" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)
- "Best for scaling: Upwind or Uptycs (aggressive pricing under leaders)." (Mistral Small, CNAPP)
- "Option 3: The Best for DevSecOps & Container-Heavy Stacks" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)
- "look at Sysdig Secure or Upwind" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CNAPP)

## 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.