Microsoft Sentinel SOAR

Microsoft Sentinel SOAR delivers the most accessible automation entry point in the SOAR market: 5 million free automation runs per month, 1,000 plus Logic Apps connectors for broad integration coverage, and native SIEM plus SOAR integration that requires no separate product for Microsoft-first organisations. For organisations already running Microsoft Sentinel as their SIEM, the automation capability is effectively already available at no additional cost, which changes the ROI calculation for SOAR adoption significantly.

The automation depth for complex security-specific workflows is less than dedicated SOAR platforms. Logic Apps abstracts the playbook logic in a way that is less transparent to security analysts than the purpose-built playbook editors in Swimlane or Cortex XSOAR.

The verdict: Microsoft Sentinel SOAR is right for Microsoft 365 and Azure organisations running Sentinel as their SIEM who want integrated automation at minimal additional cost. Organisations wanting advanced case management and AI-driven autonomous response should evaluate Swimlane Turbine.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Strongest: Enterprise scale & reliability

Watch out for: Case management

Best for

Microsoft Sentinel customers wanting SOAR automation included without adding a separate vendor.

Not suitable for: Organisations without Microsoft Sentinel - Logic Apps SOAR adds cost and complexity without the Sentinel SIEM context.