# Tines vs Cortex XSOAR: which do AI models recommend for SOAR, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, SOAR platforms. Nine of fourteen models named Tines first on the direct prompt; one named Cortex XSOAR. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/security/soar-platforms/tines-vs-cortex-xsoar/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tines | 41% | #1 of 11 | 2% | 48 | 13 of 14 |
| Cortex XSOAR | 5% | #5 of 11 | 44% | 61 | 14 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- GLM 4.7 FlashX: both first (first choices: Cortex XSOAR, Tines) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, Swimlane Turbine)
- GPT-5.4 mini: tines first (first choices: Tines, Torq) (alternatives: Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: tines first (first choices: Tines) (alternatives: BlinkOps, Radiant Security, Swimlane Turbine, Torq)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: tines first (first choices: Tines) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightConnect, Swimlane Turbine)
- Llama 4 Maverick: tines first (first choices: Tines)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: tines first (first choices: Tines) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Swimlane Turbine)
- Kimi K2: tines first (first choices: Tines) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightConnect, Swimlane Turbine, Torq)
- GPT-6 Luna: tines first (first choices: Tines) (alternatives: Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel's built-in automation, Splunk SOAR)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: tines first (first choices: Swimlane Turbine, Tines, Torq) (alternatives: Cortex XSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Swimlane Turbine, Torq) (alternatives: Cortex XSOAR, FortiSOAR, Splunk SOAR, Tines)
- Mistral Small: neither first, one named (first choices: Swimlane Turbine, Torq) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, Tines)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: D3 Security Smart SOAR) (alternatives: ManageEngine Log360, ThreatConnect)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither named (first choices: Swimlane Turbine) (alternatives: Microsoft Sentinel, Rapid7 InsightConnect)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Swimlane Turbine) (alternatives: FortiSOAR, Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk SOAR, Torq)

## What the models said about Tines

- "Tines has a free edition, but it allows only 3 live workflows, so it's better for a proof of concept than a full company-wide deployment." (GPT-6 Luna, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "I recommend starting with Tines if you want rapid implementation and ease of use, or Cortex XSOAR if you need the most comprehensive platform" (GLM 4.7 FlashX, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Best for low-code automation: Tines, for security and operations teams that build orchestration-heavy workflows without heavy scripting." (Muse Glimmer 30B, scale prompt, first choice)
- "Tines | Analyst-friendly, low-code, strong mid-market fit, median $52K/yr | Teams wanting speed and minimal engineering overhead" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Cortex XSOAR

- "one source flags it as an "avoid" for a mid-size B2B company because it is enterprise/multi-team focused and has premium pricing" (Perplexity Sonar, negative prompt, hard negative)
- "these are generally not recommended for mid-sized organizations. They are expensive and require a "maintenance tax"" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, paraphrase prompt, hard negative)
- "avoid: Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR: Highly complex, historically expensive, and requiring heavy professional services" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, direct prompt, hard negative)
- "Strengths: Largest integration ecosystem (850+ product integrations), deepest case management, extensive playbook marketplace" (MiniMax M2.5, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "I would recommend Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR if you want the strongest overall balance of mature case management" (Perplexity Sonar, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "Cortex XSOAR is described as the best overall SOAR platform in 2026 due to its ability to handle high incident volumes" (Muse Glimmer 30B, comparative prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.