Akamai Earns 93% Recommendation to Lead API Protection as 2026 Customers’ Choice
AKAM•Akamai was the only vendor to secure a 93% recommendation rate and be named a Customers’ Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' report for API Protection. The accolade reflects enterprise endorsements across banking, telecommunications, energy and insurance sectors during a surge in API-based AI deployment, underscoring potential revenue growth from its API Security product.
1. Customers’ Choice Recognition
Akamai achieved a 93% recommendation rate and was the sole vendor named a Customers’ Choice in the 2026 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' report for API Protection. This distinction places Akamai in the upper-right quadrant for User Interest, Adoption and Overall Experience, highlighting its leadership in API security.
2. Implications for API Security Business
With API-based AI application deployments growing rapidly, enterprises in banking, telecommunications, energy and insurance sectors have praised Akamai API Security’s ease of integration and comprehensive coverage. These endorsements could drive accelerated sales and market share expansion in the specialized API protection segment.
