# Usage.ai: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 5 judge labels across 1 categories by 5 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/usage-ai/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud cost management | 0% | 23 | 0% | 5 |

## What the models said for it

- "More flexible/approval-based than ProsperOps, marketed to startups wanting autopilot plus cashback." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, FinOps)
- "Autonomous commitment & spot-instance management | Usage.ai, ProsperOps, Zesty, nOps" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, FinOps)

## 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.