Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,633 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
LLM Firewall and Guardrail Platforms
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Lakera has emerged as the most-cited platform for LLM security, leading a rapidly evolving market. Between October 2025 and March 2026, a new category of specialized 'AI Firewall' startups have largely displaced general cloud providers as the top recommendations.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The current market leader, cited for real-time PII and prompt injection protection. | 41% | |
| 2 | Consistently recommended for its enterprise-grade 'Firewall for AI' at the network edge. | 29% | |
| 3 | Cited for its open-source 'LLM Guard' toolkit for real-time traffic scanning. | 26% | |
| 4 | A frequently mentioned 'Firewall for AI' that operates at the network edge. | 23% | |
| 5 | Known for 'context-aware' firewalls that can protect RAG pipelines. | 21% | |
| 6 | 17% | ||
| 7 | 17% | ||
| 8 | 17% | ||
| 9 | 16% | ||
| 10 | A fast-rising new entrant, often framed as a 'firewall for AI prompts'. | 15% | |
| 11 | 12% | ||
| 12 | 11% | ||
| 13 | 11% | ||
| 14 | An early leader with its 'Prompt Guard', now cited much less frequently. | 10% | |
| 15 | 10% | ||
| 16 | 9% | ||
| 17 | 9% | ||
| 18 | 9% | ||
| 19 | 8% | ||
| 20 | 7% | ||
| 21 | 7% | ||
| 22 | 7% | ||
| 23 | 6% | ||
| 24 | 6% | ||
| 25 | 6% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
lakera.ai is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 32% of analyzed answers.
Rose from #16 to #1 in citations between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
“Mentioned as one of several potential security solutions.” → “Explicitly framed a leading 'Firewall for AI' for enterprise-grade protection.”
Dropped from #2 to #9 in overall citations between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
A new entrant that reached the #2 rank by Mar 2026.
Was a top-cited brand in late 2025 but saw mentions decline significantly by early 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | 39% | ||
| 34% | 21% | ||
| 23% | 28% | ||
| 8% | 21% | ||
| 26% | 0% |
The two models disagree most about Azure AI (ChatGPT #19, Google #3) and HiddenLayer (ChatGPT #22, Google #8).
Across 1,633 AI responses, Lakera is mentioned most, named in 41% of them, followed by Akamai (29%) and Protect AI (26%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 1,633 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
Early responses listed a wide range of startups. By early 2026, AI assistants converged on recommending a core group of 'AI Firewall' providers, with Google AI Overviews highlighting Lakera and
Akamai, and ChatGPT mentioning
Radware and
PromptGuard.
Brands mentioned
Cloudflare was a prominent recommendation in late 2025. From December 2025 onward,
Lakera and became the dominant recommendations from both platforms, with also appearing frequently in early 2026.
Brands mentioned
Cloudflare was a prominent recommendation in late 2025. From December 2025 onward,
Lakera and
Akamai became the dominant recommendations from both platforms, with
PromptGuard also appearing frequently in early 2026.
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