OpenSOAR
OpenSOAR: A code-oriented, self-hosted SOAR for automating alerts, enrichment, response, and cases. Ranked #12 of 22 in SOAR Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for code-oriented teams wanting free self-hosted SOAR.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCode-oriented teams wanting free self-hosted SOAR
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Playbook automationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Python-native asynchronous playbooks managed as code
- Alert normalization, enrichment, response, and threat-intelligence actions
- Case management with execution tracking, retries, and a REST API
Where it doesn't
- Currently described by the vendor as in beta
- Listed integrations cover five named tools and channels
- No dedicated visual workflow builder for playbook creation
Our verdict on OpenSOAR
OpenSOAR is an open-source security orchestration, automation, and response platform for engineering-led security teams. It is designed for organizations that want to self-host SOAR workflows and manage playbooks through a Git- and code-oriented process. The platform provides a web interface and FastAPI REST API, while Python-native asynchronous playbooks handle alert processing and response tasks. Its Apache 2.0 license supports a free software model for teams comfortable operating their own deployment.
The core workflow covers automatic alert ingestion and normalization, alert enrichment, threat-intelligence lookups, and response actions. Incident and case management adds alert assignment, comments, timelines, and observables, giving teams a structured place to track investigations. Playbook execution tracking, retries, and ordering address the operational details of running multi-step automations. Listed integrations include Elastic Security, VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, Slack, and Email, providing a focused starting point for security operations workflows.
OpenSOAR’s main trade-off is its implementation style. Playbooks are maintained in configured directories rather than uploaded through a dedicated visual workflow builder, so it fits teams that prefer Python, version control, and engineering ownership over drag-and-drop configuration. The vendor describes the product as currently in beta, which is relevant for teams assessing operational maturity. Choose OpenSOAR when free self-hosting, code-defined automation, and a focused SOAR feature set are priorities. Consider an alternative if a visual builder, a broader integration ecosystem, or a more established product stage is central to the buying decision.
Your product? Our editors can test OpenSOAR in depth and publish a review, labelled as paid · from $149/mo →
OpenSOAR pricing
OpenSOAR fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Playbook automation | Yes |
| Alert enrichment | Yes |
| Threat intel actions | Yes |
| Case management | Yes |
| Deployment model | Self_hosted |
| Published integrations | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Elastic Security, VirusTotal, AbuseIPDB, Slack, Email |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | opensoar.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
OpenSOAR integrations
OpenSOAR lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Elastic Security
- VirusTotal
- AbuseIPDB
- Slack
Alternatives to OpenSOAR
- Cortex XSOARA case-driven SOAR platform for enterprise security operations teams.9.3
- 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
See all OpenSOAR alternatives →
Also Ranked In
OpenSOAR is ranked in 2 of our directories.
Used OpenSOAR? Be the first to review it
The editor score above is our own research. What this page doesn't have yet is a reader's view — what you used OpenSOAR for, what worked and what didn't. No stars are seeded and no review is paid for; an editor reads every one before it appears.
Write a reviewTwo minutes · verified accounts only · read by an editor before it appears
Featured on iTechGuides
OpenSOAR is listed in our SOAR Software directory. Add the badge to your site — it links back to this page.
<a href="https://www.itechguides.com/products/opensoar/"><img src="https://www.itechguides.com/best/badge/opensoar.svg" alt="Featured on iTechGuides" width="230" height="46"></a>
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.
Last updated · How we research and update