# Wazuh: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 29 judge labels across 9 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/wazuh/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIEM platforms | 18% | 3 | 7% | 15 |
| Vulnerability management platforms | 2% | 7 | 0% | 3 |
| SOAR platforms | 2% | 13 | 0% | 1 |
| Endpoint detection and response | 0% | 33 | 33% | 3 |
| Data loss prevention | 0% | 44 | 0% | 2 |
| Extended detection and response | 0% | 26 | 0% | 2 |
| Container and Kubernetes security | 0% | 45 | 0% | 1 |
| Endpoint protection | 0% | 96 | 100% | 1 |
| Log management | 0% | 45 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Wazuh is one of the most popular open-source SIEM platforms available today... the software is completely free to use, making it attractive for organizations with limited budgets." (Claude Haiku 4.5, SIEM)
- "The best SOAR platform for a company with a limited budget is Wazuh, an open-source SIEM/XDR solution. It is considered the best option for lean budgets." (Llama 4 Maverick, SOAR)
- "If you have zero budget for software licenses but have a capable, Linux-savvy system administrator on your team, Wazuh is the undisputed champion." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, SIEM)
- "the strongest overall pick is usually Wazuh if you can handle some engineering and operations work, because it has no software license cost" (Perplexity Sonar, SIEM)

## And against it

- "Avoid: Free/open-source like Wazuh (high setup effort/cost in time)." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Endpoint protection)
- "options like Wazuh exist but require heavy DIY effort and aren't enterprise-grade EDR" (Grok 4.1 Fast, EDR)
- "Use with extreme caution: Wazuh (only if you have engineering resources)" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, SIEM)

## 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.