# VMware SASE: 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/vmware-sase/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SASE platforms | 0% | 36 | 50% | 2 |

## And against it

- "Platforms to exercise extreme caution with: VMware SASE ... implemented sweeping price hikes (often 300% to 500% at renewal)" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SASE)

## 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.