# VirusTotal: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 1 categories by 6 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/virustotal/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat intelligence platforms | 2% | 16 | 12% | 8 |

## What the models said for it

- "the best practical choice is usually AlienVault OTX or VirusTotal if you need the lowest-cost starting point" (Perplexity Sonar, Threat intel)
- "If you need something simpler with zero maintenance, stick to VirusTotal and AlienVault OTX free tiers" (Kimi K2, Threat intel)

## And against it

- "Free tools like VirusTotal work as starters but lack depth." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Threat intel)

## 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.