SOAR GUIDE · LAST CHECKED SEPTEMBER 2026 · EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT
Can AI replace SOAR?
Cyber AI Comparison team · Last checked September 2026 · Editorial assessment
What to know
For triage and investigation, largely yes: AI SOC platforms handle the variable alerts that playbooks struggle with. For fixed, audited responses, keep deterministic steps, either in your SOAR or in an AI SOC platform that supports them. Mate Security, Torq, Prophet Security and Conifers aim to replace SOAR; Dropzone AI, 7AI and Intezer work alongside it.
What can AI take over from a SOAR today?
Alert classification, enrichment and investigation across tools, with a written verdict; and, on platforms with native actions and approval controls (Mate, Torq, Prophet, 7AI, Conifers), response within limits you set.
What should stay deterministic?
Actions that must behave identically every time and be evidenced to an auditor.
Which AI tools are best for replacing SOAR?
- #1Mate Security7.80 / 10Top pick for replacing SOAR playbooks
- #2Artemis Security7.10 / 10Best for per-action approval control over AI response
- #2Torq AI SOC Platform7.10 / 10Best for teams that want AI agents plus no-code automation
Frequently asked questions
Can AI SOC replace my SOAR entirely?
Some platforms are built to: Mate Security translates playbooks into Gamebooks and runs response in its own modes, and Torq replaces SOAR with Hyperautomation and AI agents. Whether you should depends on your estate; see the migration guide.