HEAD-TO-HEAD · UPDATED 13 OCTOBER 2026 · EDITORIAL ASSESSMENT
Splunk SOAR vs Torq
Cyber AI Comparison team · Based on vendor websites, docs and funding announcements, last checked September 2026
What to know
Torq scores higher than Splunk SOAR on our SOAR replacement weights, 7.10 to 6.55. Splunk SOAR leads on deployment options and pricing transparency, Torq leads on investigation depth, explainability and human-in-the-loop controls, and they tie on alert source coverage and transition effort from SOAR. Splunk SOAR adds AI inside an existing SOAR; Torq is positioned to replace SOAR.
Splunk SOAR
6.55 / 10
Torq AI SOC Platform
7.10 / 10
How do Splunk SOAR and Torq compare criterion by criterion?
| Criterion | Weight | Splunk SOAR | Torq AI SOC Platform | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation depth per alert | 20% | 5 | 8 | Torq AI SOC Platform |
| Explainability of verdicts | 15% | 5 | 7 | Torq AI SOC Platform |
| Coverage of alert sources | 15% | 9 | 9 | Tie |
| Human-in-the-loop controls | 15% | 7 | 8 | Torq AI SOC Platform |
| Transition effort from an existing SOAR | 15% | 8 | 8 | Tie |
| Deployment model options | 10% | 9 | 5 | Splunk SOAR |
| Pricing transparency | 10% | 3 | 2 | Splunk SOAR |
| Weighted score | 100% | 6.55 | 7.10 | Torq AI SOC Platform |
Splunk SOAR leads on 2 criteria, Torq on 3, tied on 2.
Where does each one win?
Splunk SOAR leads on
- Deployment model options: 9 vs 5. Cloud, on-premises or hybrid.
- Pricing transparency: 3 vs 2. A free trial is offered; prices are not published.
Torq leads on
- Investigation depth per alert: 5 vs 8. Socrates coordinates specialised HyperAgents that gather evidence, assemble timelines and summarise findings per case.
- Explainability of verdicts: 5 vs 7. Cases carry evidence, timelines and summaries, and Torq stresses transparency, but step-level agent reasoning is less documented publicly than at the leaders.
- Human-in-the-loop controls: 7 vs 8. Positions oversight and control as core, with governance and audit logs on workflows.
How does pricing compare?
| Fact | Splunk SOAR | Torq AI SOC Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing basis (published) | Free trial offered. Prices: not published. | Not published. torq.io/pricing returned a 404 when we checked. |
| Pricing unit | Not published | Not published |
| Cost | Not published, contact sales | Not published, contact sales |
Source: splunk.com/products/splunk-security-orchestration-and-automation · torq.io/ai-soc-platform · Reviewed Sep 2026
Facts side by side
| Fact | Splunk SOAR | Torq AI SOC Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Stance | Evolves the SOAR in place | Replaces SOAR |
| Integrations | 300+ tools, 2,800+ actions | 300 integrations, 4,000+ steps |
| Deployment | Cloud, on-premises, hybrid | Cloud-native |
| Pricing | Free trial; prices not published | Not published |
| Autonomy/response | Not published | Torq says it can "Close Over 90% of Security Cases. Autonomously." (Torq's claim). |
Source: splunk.com/products/splunk-security-orchestration-and-automation · Reviewed Sep 2026
Source: torq.io/ai-soc-platform · torq.io/hyperautomation · torq.io/blog/soar-is-dead · torq.io/news · torq.io · Reviewed Sep 2026
Which should you choose?
Choose Splunk SOAR if deployment options and pricing transparency matter most. Cloud, on-premises or hybrid. A free trial is offered; prices are not published.
Choose Torq if investigation depth and explainability matter most. Socrates coordinates specialised HyperAgents that gather evidence, assemble timelines and summarise findings per case. Cases carry evidence, timelines and summaries, and Torq stresses transparency, but step-level agent reasoning is less documented publicly than at the leaders.
Frequently asked questions
Which scores higher, Splunk SOAR or Torq?
Torq scores 7.10 and Splunk SOAR 6.55 on our SOAR replacement rubric (editorial assessment, 0–10).
Do Splunk SOAR and Torq replace SOAR?
Splunk SOAR's published stance: Evolves the SOAR in place. Torq's published stance: Replaces SOAR. See the SOAR Stance Index.
Do Splunk SOAR and Torq publish pricing?
Splunk SOAR: Free trial offered. Prices: not published. Torq: Not published. torq.io/pricing returned a 404 when we checked.