20% weight
Strategic fit
The AI Index™
A score should explain itself.
The AI Index is independent buying intelligence for enterprise leaders. It replaces a pile of vendor claims with a consistent view of what matters in practice.
Our review framework
Five questions.
One useful signal.
Every review applies the same weighted system, so leaders can understand not only who leads—but why.
20% weight
Control depth
20% weight
Operational reality
20% weight
Data & privacy
20% weight
Evidence of value
Current rankings
The market, made legible.
Scores are updated as products, evidence, and enterprise requirements evolve.
ProductStrategic fitControl depthOperational realityData & privacyEvidence of valueScore
01 Wiz
8602 Palo Alto Networks
8403 Microsoft Security Copilot
8204 CrowdStrike
8005 Cisco AI Defense
78What a score means
Built for the decision—not the demo.
The Index is not sponsored by vendors. A high score reflects how well a product can fit into a real enterprise operating environment, not the size of its launch announcement.
- Evidence is weighted above claimed capability.
- Security and governance are part of the score, not a footnote.
- Every score comes with the context a buyer needs to act.