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

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

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torq | 8% | #4 of 11 | 10% | 30 | 13 of 14 |
| Cortex XSOAR | 5% | #5 of 11 | 44% | 61 | 14 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

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

## What the models said about Torq

- "Probably NOT for Mid-Market - Torq HyperSOC — Priced at ~$450K/year, clearly enterprise-tier." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, direct prompt, hard negative)
- "Torq\u2019s pricing trends higher, making Blink Ops often more accessible for mid-market budgets" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "Enterprise tools like Splunk/Torq often bundle but exceed budgets (~$30K+/year)" (Grok 4.1 Fast, budget prompt, soft negative)
- "Torq and Swimlane Turbine are the top choices due to their scalability, ease of use, and strong feature sets tailored to mid-market needs." (Mistral Small, direct prompt, first choice)
- "Look for "No-Code" or "Low-Code" modern automation platforms (such as Tines or Torq) over traditional "heavy" SOARs." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, scale prompt, first choice)
- "Mid-market wanting fast time-to-value with low-code and AI triage: Torq, Swimlane Turbine or Tines" (Muse Glimmer 30B, direct 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.