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IBM QRadar vs WorkOS

IBM QRadar logo

IBM QRadar

Security & Cybersecurity

Intelligent security analytics for real-time visibility

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WorkOS logo

WorkOS

Security & Cybersecurity

Developer platform for enterprise-ready authentication and identity.

From
$125/one-time per connection
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: IBM QRadar listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing); WorkOS authKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which IBM QRadar and WorkOS actually diverge.

Attributes where IBM QRadar and WorkOS differ
AttributeIBM QRadarWorkOS
Starting priceOn request$125/one-time per connection
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Founded1911Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web, Api), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Security & Cybersecurity).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in IBM QRadar

  • AI-powered detection
  • User behavior analytics
  • Network insights
  • Offense management
  • IBM X-Force threat intelligence
  • Federated search
  • Case management
  • Compliance templates

Only in WorkOS

Nothing recorded that IBM QRadar does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

IBM QRadar

  • Siemnot WorkOS
  • Security Analyticsnot WorkOS
  • Threat Intelligencenot WorkOS

WorkOS

  • SaaS applications needing rapid enterprise SSO deploymentnot IBM QRadar
  • Companies selling to mid-market and enterprise customersnot IBM QRadar
  • Applications requiring SCIM directory sync with corporate identity systemsnot IBM QRadar
  • Product teams needing audit logs for compliance (SOC 2, ISO 27001)not IBM QRadar
  • Platforms with multiple identity provider requirementsnot IBM QRadar

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

IBM QRadar

  • Listed on UK G-Cloud at £639 per unit, submitted directly by IBM United Kingdom Limited for IBM Security QRadar on Cloud SIEM (unit basis not further defined in the listing)

WorkOS

  • AuthKit free tier limited to 1 million monthly active users; additional millions cost $2,500/month
  • Per-connection pricing for SSO and Directory Sync ($125–$50 each) scales poorly for enterprises with many identity providers
  • Audit logs require separate subscription at $125/month per SIEM connection or $99/month per 1 million events
  • Radar fraud protection billed separately at $100/month per 50,000 additional checks beyond 1,000 free checks
  • Custom domain feature requires $99/month subscription
  • Requires annual commitment for SLA and support guarantees; pay-as-you-go tier lacks uptime guarantee

Pricing, plan by plan

IBM QRadar

On request
  • QRadar SIEMFree
    • Event and flow processing
    • Offense management
    • Threat intelligence
  • QRadar CloudFree
    • Cloud-native deployment
    • Elastic scaling
    • Managed infrastructure
  • QRadar SuiteFree
    • SIEM + SOAR + XDR
    • Unified analyst experience
    • Federated search

WorkOS

$125/one-time per connection
  • Pay as You Go$null/variable
    • Per-connection pricing from $125 to $50 with volume discounts
    • Up to 60% discount at scale
    • Quick deployment
  • Annual Credits$null/variable
    • Custom pricing with volume discounts
    • 99.99% uptime SLA
    • Guided migration

Which should you pick?

Choose IBM QRadar if

  • You need ai-powered detection.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want user behavior analytics.
IBM QRadar review

Choose WorkOS if

  • You work on Web, API.
WorkOS review

Questions people ask

Is IBM QRadar or WorkOS better?
Neither clearly leads. IBM QRadar starts at On request and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, IBM QRadar or WorkOS?
IBM QRadar starts at On request and WorkOS at $125/one-time per connection.
Does IBM QRadar or WorkOS run on more platforms?
IBM QRadar runs on Web, Api. WorkOS runs on Web, API.
What is IBM QRadar best used for?
IBM QRadar is most often used for siem, security analytics, threat intelligence. Of those, siem and security analytics are not what WorkOS is typically brought in for.
What can IBM QRadar do that WorkOS cannot?
IBM QRadar covers AI-powered detection, User behavior analytics, Network insights, Offense management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

WorkOS: How quickly can I implement WorkOS SSO?

Developers can implement single sign-on in minutes instead of months. Multiple customers report setting up SSO in less than a week, with WorkOS handling the complexity of SAML and OIDC protocols.

Source
WorkOS: What SDKs does WorkOS provide?

WorkOS offers SDKs for Node.js, Python, Ruby, Go, PHP, Java, and .NET.

Source
WorkOS: Does WorkOS support SCIM provisioning?

Yes. WorkOS supports SCIM provisioning integration with systems like Okta and Entra ID for automated user management.

Source
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