# Zuplo: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 43 judge labels across 2 categories by 11 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/zuplo/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| API gateways | 16% | 2 | 0% | 27 |
| API management | 11% | 4 | 12% | 16 |

## What the models said for it

- "Best Managed Developer Experience... starts at $0 to $25/month, and gives you a professional Stripe-like developer portal instantly." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, API management)
- "Zuplo: Best for Fast-Growing B2B SaaS & GitOps ... Extremely fast setup, serverless, beautiful out-of-the-box Developer Portal" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, API gateways)
- "If you want a single "default" recommendation, Zuplo is the better fit for most mid-sized B2B teams" (Perplexity Sonar, API management)
- "I'd recommend starting with Kong ... or Zuplo (if you want something managed and modern)" (MiniMax M2.5, API gateways)

## And against it

- "Excellent DX, but less mature for regulatory/compliance-heavy B2B needs (no on-prem option)." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, API management)
- "Riskier for complex B2B but fast setup." (Grok 4.1 Fast, API management)

## 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.