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Head-to-head · Runbook Automation Software

Shuffle vs D3 SOAR

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Shuffle #3 in Runbook Automation Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Shuffle
D3 SOAR #14 in Runbook Automation Software 7.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit D3 SOAR

Shuffle leads on 0 checks, D3 SOAR 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 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #14.

Shuffle is the better fit for security teams wanting free visual automation. D3 SOAR is the better fit for MSSPs and security teams needing playbooks.

  • Shuffle fits best

    Security teams wanting free visual automation

  • D3 SOAR fits best

    MSSPs and security teams needing playbooks

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Side by side

Feature Shuffle 8.8/10 Visit ↗ D3 SOAR 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.4
Ranking #3 in Runbook Automation Software #14 in Runbook Automation Software
Best for Security teams wanting free visual automation MSSPs and security teams needing playbooks
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 Phone
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA
Integrations 2,500+ integrations 300+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shuffle 6/6 · D3 SOAR 6/6
Approval steps ✓ ✓
Scheduled runs ✓ ✓
Event triggers ✓ ✓
Incident integrations ✓ ✓
Audit logs ✓ ✓
Self-hosted option ✓ ✓
Specs
Runs included 2000 /mo Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Codeless playbooks support scheduled and event-driven workflows
  • Multi-tenancy fits MSSPs and MDR providers
  • Case management, approvals and audit trails support controlled response
Cons
  • 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
  • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
  • Its security focus is narrower than general-purpose automation tools
  • On-premises deployment requires customer-managed infrastructure
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,…

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D3 SOAR is a security orchestration, automation and response platform for security operations teams, enterprises, MSSPs and MDR providers. It combines event ingestion, alert triage, enrichment, case management, integrations and…

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  1. ShuffleRunbook Automation Software 8.8Free plan
  2. D3 SOARRunbook Automation Software 7.4Pricing on request

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

  • D3 SOAR — where it wins

    • Codeless playbooks support scheduled and event-driven workflows
    • Multi-tenancy fits MSSPs and MDR providers
    • Case management, approvals and audit trails support controlled response

    Where it doesn't

    • Contact-sales pricing makes budget comparison less direct
    • Its security focus is narrower than general-purpose automation tools
    • On-premises deployment requires customer-managed infrastructure
  • Shuffle8.8/10 · Free plan

    A flexible runbook automation platform with visual workflows and a useful free tier.

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  • D3 SOAR7.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad SOAR platform for teams that need controlled, auditable security playbooks.

    Visit D3 SOARFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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