Head-to-head · Runbook Automation Software
Shuffle vs BlinkOps
Shuffle leads on 0 checks, BlinkOps on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShuffle · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Shuffle
Shuffle scores higher on our rubric for runbook automation software: 8.8 against 8.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Shuffle is the better fit for security teams wanting free visual automation. BlinkOps is the better fit for security operations teams automating remediation.
- Shuffle fits best
Security teams wanting free visual automation
- BlinkOps fits best
Security operations teams automating remediation
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Side by side
| Feature | Shuffle 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | BlinkOps 8.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.1 |
| Ranking | #3 in Runbook Automation Software | #7 in Runbook Automation Software |
| Best for | Security teams wanting free visual automation | Security operations teams automating remediation |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | — | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR |
| Integrations | 2,500+ integrations | 30,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Shuffle 6/6 · BlinkOps 6/6 | ||
| Approval steps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled runs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Event triggers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Incident integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit logs | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Runs included | 2000 /mo | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Shuffle is an open-source security orchestration and automation platform for security operations teams. Its visual editor connects applications, triggers, conditions, variables, APIs, and scripts, supporting workflows for alert processing,… Read the review → |
BlinkOps is a security operations automation platform for teams managing incident response, vulnerability management, identity, GRC, ITSM, and related processes. It combines workflow automation, AI security agents, case management,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shuffle — where it wins
- Visual workflows support triggers, conditions, variables, approvals, and scripts
- Free Scale tier includes 2,000 app runs with web, API, and self-hosted options
- Broad security integrations plus debugging, scheduling, webhooks, and REST execution
Where it doesn't
- Paid Scale plans retain hard app-run limits
- Advanced Business and Enterprise support features require higher tiers
- Workflow design can span many components, scripts, integrations, and deployment choices
BlinkOps — where it wins
- Automates triage-to-remediation workflows with approvals and run logs
- Supports scheduled, event-based, and on-demand workflow execution
- Connects with major cloud, security, ITSM, and collaboration tools
Where it doesn't
- Commercial terms require a sales process
- The broad feature set may exceed narrow automation needs
- Private-infrastructure execution depends on self-hosted runners
- Shuffle8.8/10 · Free plan
A flexible runbook automation platform with visual workflows and a useful free tier.
Visit ShuffleFull verdict → - BlinkOps8.1/10 · Pricing on request
A broad security automation platform with strong controls, but pricing requires a sales process.
Visit BlinkOpsFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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