FortiSIEM vs IBM QRadar SOAR

FortiSIEM9.0Visit IBM QRadar SOAR8.9Visit

Higher score FortiSIEM #4 in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FortiSIEM

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IBM QRadar SOAR #5 in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit IBM

• FortiSIEM fits best

  Organizations combining SIEM, IT/OT visibility, and SOAR

• IBM QRadar SOAR fits best

  QRadar-centered SOCs preferring self-hosted SOAR

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Side by side

Feature	FortiSIEM 9.0/10 Visit ↗	IBM QRadar SOAR 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Software	#5 in Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Software
Best for	Organizations combining SIEM, IT/OT visibility, and SOAR	QRadar-centered SOCs preferring self-hosted SOAR
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	6 integrations	300+ integrations
Features FortiSIEM 0/4 · IBM QRadar SOAR 1/4
Case management	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
SIEM integration	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Threat intelligence	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Endpoint response	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Hybrid	Not checked yet
Playbook builder	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included connectors	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Collects and correlates events across multivendor IT/OT sources Combines UEBA, machine-learning detection, and customizable rules Includes case management, response actions, and SOAR playbooks	Combines incident case management with automated and manual playbooks Low-code Playbook Designer supports custom response workflows Offers 300+ integrations across security and service tools
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales Broad SIEM and IT/OT scope may exceed narrower security needs Deployment options span SaaS, virtual machines, cloud, and appliances	Requires a sales inquiry for pricing Self-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted service Support channels listed are community and documentation
Our verdict	FortiSIEM brings security information and event management together with visibility across IT and operational technology environments. It is aimed at enterprises, managed security service providers, and organizations that need to collect… Read the review →	IBM QRadar SOAR gives security operations teams a place to manage incidents, coordinate response and automate repeatable work. Its case management, alert enrichment and investigation workflows suit mid-market and enterprise SOCs handling… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• FortiSIEM — where it wins

  • Collects and correlates events across multivendor IT/OT sources
  • Combines UEBA, machine-learning detection, and customizable rules
  • Includes case management, response actions, and SOAR playbooks

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad SIEM and IT/OT scope may exceed narrower security needs
  • Deployment options span SaaS, virtual machines, cloud, and appliances

• IBM QRadar SOAR — where it wins

  • Combines incident case management with automated and manual playbooks
  • Low-code Playbook Designer supports custom response workflows
  • Offers 300+ integrations across security and service tools

  Where it doesn't

  • Requires a sales inquiry for pricing
  • Self-hosted deployment may not suit teams seeking a hosted service
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation

• FortiSIEM9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  FortiSIEM combines broad IT/OT visibility, analytics, case management, and built-in SOAR.

  Visit FortiSIEMFull verdict →
• IBM QRadar SOAR8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  A self-hosted SOAR platform with case management, playbooks and 300+ integrations.

  Visit IBMFull verdict →