IBM QRadar SOAR
IBM QRadar SOAR: A case-driven SOAR platform for IBM, QRadar, and enterprise security operations. Ranked #6 of 22 in SOAR Software by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for organizations invested in IBM and QRadar ecosystems.
At a glance
- Editor score8.8 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forOrganizations invested in IBM and QRadar ecosystems
- Free planNo
- Playbook automationYes
- Founded1911 · Armonk, New York, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automates and manages security incidents with flexible playbooks
- Supports 300+ integrations across security and IT operations
- Includes breach-response workflows for privacy regulations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Sold through contact-sales pricing
- Self-hosted deployment requires OpenShift or virtual machines
Our verdict on IBM QRadar SOAR
IBM QRadar SOAR is a security orchestration, automation and response platform for security operations teams. It combines security incident case management with automated and manual playbooks, alert correlation, enrichment, threat intelligence support through X-Force Exchange, and investigation workflows. Teams can use it to coordinate incident response, visualize evidence and findings, report on cases, and manage breach-response workflows for privacy regulations. The platform is available through the web and supports on-premises deployment with OpenShift or virtual-machine configurations.
Its strongest fit is in environments that already use IBM QRadar SIEM or IBM QRadar EDR. The integration landscape also covers Splunk, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Cybereason, Salesforce Service Cloud, ServiceNow, and Jira, while 300+ third-party integrations extend its reach across security, IT service management, and DevOps workflows. Pre-built playbooks and integration content can support initial configuration, while the Low-code Playbook Designer allows teams to create or adapt operational workflows. AI features are also included.
Pricing is sold through IBM representatives and business partners, with buyers directed to contact sales rather than selecting a published numeric plan. There is no free plan. QRadar SOAR suits organizations that need structured case management, playbook automation, alert enrichment, threat intelligence actions, analytics dashboards, and regulatory response workflows within a controlled deployment model. It is less suitable for smaller teams seeking a free entry tier, transparent self-service pricing, or a cloud-first product without on-premises deployment requirements.
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IBM QRadar SOAR fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Playbook automation | Yes |
| Alert enrichment | Yes |
| Threat intel actions | Yes |
| Case management | Yes |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Published integrations | 300 |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 300+ integrations: IBM QRadar SIEM, IBM QRadar EDR, Splunk, Microsoft Azure Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightIDR, SentinelOne … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | ibm.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
IBM QRadar SOAR integrations
IBM QRadar SOAR lists 300+ integrations on its own site — the 11 named here are the ones its pages call out.
- IBM QRadar SIEM
- IBM QRadar EDR
- Splunk
- Microsoft Azure Sentinel
- Rapid7 InsightIDR
- SentinelOne
- CrowdStrike
- Cybereason
- Salesforce Service Cloud
- ServiceNow
- Jira
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- ShuffleA value-focused SOAR platform for teams that want open-source and self-hosted options.9.2
- Splunk SOARA strong-value SOAR platform with broad automation, case management and a free edition.9.1
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