Shuffle vs n8n

Shuffle is a security-specific SOAR platform under AGPL-3.0. n8n is a general workflow tool under a Sustainable Use License that is not OSI open source. This page shows which fits your SOC.

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Shuffle or n8n for security automation: which fits your team

Choose Shuffle when your security team wants a catalog of security apps, integrations built from OpenAPI specifications in its App Creator, and an AGPL-3.0 license for the platform. Choose n8n when your organization already runs n8n for business automation, needs its broad integration library and can accept the limits of its Sustainable Use License. Both can run the same enrichment and containment steps, so the choice rests on the operating model around the workflows. Three questions decide it: license fit for how you operate, identity and scaling needs in each free edition, and who will build and maintain the workflows after launch.

License fit comes first for teams that operate on behalf of clients. Shuffle is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and its workflows and modular app content are MIT, so you can review the code and run it in your own environment. n8n uses the Sustainable Use License, which allows use or modification only for your own internal business purposes or for non-commercial or personal use. Files marked .ee need a separate Enterprise License, and n8n's license is not OSI-approved. An MSSP delivering monitoring to client organizations should have counsel test both licenses against that service model before any build starts, because the internal-use wording is the point most likely to rule n8n out.

Identity and scaling are where the free editions diverge. In n8n's Community edition, SAML and LDAP single sign-on, multi-main mode and environments need a paid Business or Enterprise license, and multi-main high availability is limited to Enterprise self-hosted deployments. Shuffle added SAML in version 0.9.16 and OpenID Connect in 1.0.0, but its paid tiers differ in scaling and limits, and since v2.1.1 those limits are enforced. Confirm with Shuffle which scaling features the open-source edition includes before you size the design, using the Shuffle configuration docs as the starting point. Finally, decide who maintains the workflows: Shuffle apps run as versioned Docker containers, so the team needs container skills, while n8n suits staff already fluent in its canvas and its JavaScript or Python code nodes.

Which platform fits which security automation scenario

This table maps common security automation scenarios to the platform that usually fits better, with the supplied license, edition or architecture fact behind each choice. Read each row as a starting point, and confirm any license reading with the vendor or counsel before you commit.

ScenarioBetter fitWhy
SOC running enrichment and containment playbooksShuffleShuffle is a security-focused SOAR with a workflow editor and app catalog built for security work, licensed under AGPL-3.0, so internal SOC use sits within its open-source terms.
MSSP delivering automation to client environmentsShuffle, after legal reviewShuffle's AGPL-3.0 terms apply to the code, while n8n's Sustainable Use License limits use to your own internal business purposes. Confirm with counsel how each license treats service delivery to clients.
Company already standardized on n8n for IT workflowsn8n for general IT, Shuffle for security playbooksKeeping n8n for IT avoids a second tool there, but n8n's free Community edition lacks SAML, LDAP and multi-main mode. Security playbooks can run on Shuffle's own app catalog and OpenAPI app creator.
Team needing SAML or OIDC SSO on a free editionShuffleShuffle added SAML in 0.9.16 and OpenID Connect in 1.0.0 for on-premises deployments. n8n's SAML and LDAP single sign-on requires a paid Business or Enterprise license. Confirm the current edition limits with Shuffle before you rely on them.
Team needing high availabilityDepends on edition and scale, confirm with both vendorsn8n's multi-main high availability is limited to Enterprise self-hosted deployments. Shuffle's docs recommend an OpenSearch cluster, shared files and more than one Orborus node, so confirm which of these your chosen license includes.
Teams needing a broad library of general-purpose integrationsn8nn8n advertises more than 1,500 integrations and states that all plans include every integration. Shuffle's catalog is narrower and centered on security tools, so check that your required apps exist or can be built from OpenAPI.
Team that must run custom code in workflowsn8n for JavaScript or Python in the canvas, Shuffle for app-based integrationsn8n combines the visual canvas with custom JavaScript or Python code. Shuffle apps are built in the App Creator from OpenAPI specifications or written with the Python app SDK, and run as versioned Docker containers.

How Shuffle and n8n are built and what that means for operations

Shuffle is a security-specific stack with its own server, runtime workers and document store, while n8n is a general workflow engine that scales through queue mode. The cards below separate what each platform runs, how it is deployed, and which components your team must patch, back up and monitor before choosing one.

Shuffle server side components

The Shuffle server side is a frontend, a Go backend API listening on port 5001, and an OpenSearch document database that holds workflows, app data and saved credentials. Your team owns the OpenSearch cluster as much as the Shuffle containers, so patching, snapshots and disk capacity for OpenSearch belong in the operating plan from day one. Confirm which OpenSearch version your chosen Shuffle release expects before you upgrade either side.

Shuffle runtime and Orborus workers

Orborus polls the backend for jobs, starts a worker for each workflow execution, and that worker starts the app containers the workflow calls. Execution capacity therefore sits on the runtime hosts, not only on the server, so you must monitor Orborus and the Docker or container host where apps run. The configuration docs recommend more than one Orborus node so workflows keep running if one fails.

Four Shuffle deployment architectures

Shuffle documents a single server on Docker Compose, distributed Docker Swarm, a hybrid model with Shuffle Cloud and a local Orborus that needs no inbound firewall ports, and Kubernetes with Helm charts. Each option changes who maintains the container platform, where ports must open, and how high availability is built. Pick the architecture first, then confirm which features it supports in your intended edition.

n8n core and custom code

n8n is built with TypeScript and Node.js and pairs a visual canvas with custom JavaScript or Python code inside workflow steps. For a security team, this means the platform is general purpose and its security integrations are only as good as the nodes and scripts your engineers write and maintain. Ask who will own that custom code, how it is reviewed, and how it is tested after each n8n upgrade.

n8n queue mode and workers

In queue mode, the main instance handles triggers and webhooks, Redis carries executions to a pool of workers, and PostgreSQL stores workflow data. The main instance's encryption key must be shared with every worker and webhook processor so they can read stored credentials, which makes key distribution a security-sensitive task. Multi-main high availability is limited to Enterprise self-hosted deployments, so confirm which node count your licence allows.

What your team must patch and back up

On Shuffle, plan to patch the frontend, backend, OpenSearch and Orborus, and to back up the OpenSearch data together with the SHUFFLE_ENCRYPTION_MODIFIER secret, since losing or changing it breaks saved app authentications. On n8n, plan to patch the main instance, workers, webhook processors, Redis and PostgreSQL, and to protect the encryption key in every node. Both platforms need monitoring on queue depth or job backlog and on the health of each execution host.

Capability comparison: Shuffle and n8n for SOAR work

This table sets Shuffle's security-focused automation against n8n's general workflow tool across license, app authoring, identity, secrets and high availability. Read each row against your own requirements, and treat the edition column as the first thing to verify, since both vendors gate features by license.

CapabilityShufflen8n
LicenseAGPL-3.0 for code; workflows and modular app content are MITSustainable Use License; .ee files under the separate n8n Enterprise License, and not OSI-approved
Internal and client useAGPL-3.0 obligations apply to modifications and network use; confirm your obligations with counsel for MSSP workUse limited to your own internal business or non-commercial purposes, so client-facing service delivery needs review
Current release line2.3.0, published September 28, 20262.43.7 stable (October 16, 2026), with 1.x patches such as 1.123.85 still shipping
Integration catalogSecurity-focused app catalog, with apps built from OpenAPI specifications or the Python SDKMore than 1,500 general integrations, with every integration included on every plan
Single sign-onSAML from 0.9.16 and OpenID Connect from 1.0.0, with per-tenant enforcement; SAML is being deprecated on Shuffle Cloud in favor of OIDCSAML and LDAP require the Business or Enterprise plan; step-by-step guides exist for Okta and Azure AD
App authoringApp Creator builds integrations from OpenAPI specifications; Python SDK for custom apps, run as versioned Docker containersVisual canvas with custom JavaScript or Python code nodes inside workflows
Secrets encryptionSaved app credentials encrypted with AES-256 using SHUFFLE_ENCRYPTION_MODIFIER; losing it breaks saved authenticationsCredentials encrypted with the instance key, which must be shared with every worker and webhook processor in queue mode
High availabilityDocs recommend an OpenSearch cluster, Memcached, NFS for shared files and more than one Orborus node; confirm which parts are open sourceMulti-main mode for high availability is restricted to Enterprise self-hosted deployments
Environments and GitConfirm which multi-tenant and location controls sit in the open-source edition, since limits are enforced since v2.1.1Environments, Git version control and projects require the Business or Enterprise plan

What each license allows and what each paid edition adds

Shuffle's code is licensed under AGPL-3.0, and its workflows and modular app content are MIT. Shuffle states that all features are available in the open-source edition, and that its paid tiers differ in feature limits, scaling and support. Since v2.1.1, the limits between the open-source and enterprise editions are enforced, so the boundary is set by the product itself rather than by the license text alone.

  • Code license: AGPL-3.0 covers the Shuffle code, so modifications you distribute or run as a network service carry source obligations that your legal team should review.
  • Content license: Workflows and modular app content are MIT, which makes reusing playbooks and apps across teams simpler to reason about.
  • Feature set: Shuffle says all features are available in the open-source edition, so SSO and high availability design are not reserved for a paid tier by its own description.
  • Paid differences: Paid tiers differ in feature limits, scaling and support, which you should map against your volume and support needs.
  • App-run pricing: Licensing is priced on app runs, meaning actions that execute in a workflow. Triggers and skipped actions are not counted, and users, apps and workflows are unlimited.

Confirm with Shuffle in writing which limits apply to your planned run volume, tenant count and hosting model, and how app-run counting applies to MSSP and client-hosted deployments.

Where SSO and scaling limits hit each free edition

A team on n8n's free Community edition hits identity limits first. Without a license key, n8n runs as Community, and SAML and LDAP single sign-on are not part of that edition, so users sign in with local accounts until the team moves to a Business or Enterprise plan. Log streaming is also paid, which matters if your SOC needs n8n execution records in its own pipeline. Scaling is the second wall. Multi-main mode, which runs several main instances for high availability, is restricted to Enterprise self-hosted deployments, so a Community install has a single main instance and a single point of failure. Queue mode with a worker pool is a separate question. Confirm against the current n8n docs for the edition you plan to run whether queue mode is available to you, and plan for the rule that the main instance's encryption key must be shared with every worker and webhook processor.

Shuffle's identity options are available on self-hosted installs. SAML single sign-on arrived in version 0.9.16 and OpenID Connect in 1.0.0, with per-tenant SSO enforcement. The extensions docs note that SAML is being deprecated on Shuffle Cloud in favor of OpenID Connect, so a self-hosted team should plan its identity work around OpenID Connect. Scaling is a design task on Shuffle. The Shuffle configuration docs recommend an OpenSearch cluster, optional Memcached for a shared cache, NFS for shared files when running several backends, and more than one Orborus node so workflows keep running if one fails. These are recommendations. Since v2.1.1, limits between the open-source and enterprise editions are enforced, and you must confirm with Shuffle which high-availability and tenant settings fall under those limits before you assume a free install can run them.

Before committing, put a short set of questions to each vendor and ask for written answers tied to the version you will deploy. For n8n, ask which plan includes SAML and LDAP for your user count and topology, whether queue mode with a worker pool is supported on the edition you will license, where the encryption key must live for each worker and webhook process, and whether multi-main is included in the quote. For Shuffle, ask which high-availability settings and tenant limits the open-source edition enforces since v2.1.1, whether per-tenant OpenID Connect enforcement works on your on-premises install, how many Orborus nodes and what shared storage you need for failover, and what happens to saved app credentials if the SHUFFLE_ENCRYPTION_MODIFIER value is lost or changed during a migration.

What drives the running cost of Shuffle and n8n

Both platforms are free to download and run, so the real running cost sits in the infrastructure they need, the people who operate them, the license tier you pick and the work to keep custom integrations current. Each card below names one of those components and what to confirm before you commit to a quote.

Infrastructure footprint

Shuffle runs a frontend, a Go backend API, an OpenSearch document database and Orborus workers that start a container for each workflow execution. n8n in queue mode runs a main instance, Redis, PostgreSQL and a pool of worker processes. Both push compute and storage costs up as execution volume grows. Ask your team to size a test workload on each stack, including OpenSearch heap and storage for Shuffle and Redis and PostgreSQL capacity for n8n, before you compare hosting bills.

Operating skills and staffing

Shuffle operation centers on Docker Compose, Docker Swarm or Kubernetes with Helm, plus OpenSearch care. n8n operation centers on Node.js, the queue mode topology and sharing the main instance's encryption key with every worker and webhook processor. Whichever you choose, the cost is staff time for patching, monitoring and incident response. Confirm which of these skills your team already has, because a missing skill is usually the largest hidden line item.

License fees and plan tiers

Shuffle's open-source edition is free, and its paid tiers are priced on app runs, meaning actions that actually execute in a workflow, with users, apps and workflows unlimited. n8n's Community edition is free, while Business is listed at 667 euros per month billed annually and self-hosted only, and Enterprise is custom priced. Recurring fees follow execution volume on Shuffle and the chosen n8n plan on n8n. Ask each vendor for a written quote covering your expected monthly app runs or executions, the tier that includes the SSO and scaling features you need, and the renewal terms.

Upgrades and patch cadence

Shuffle v2.3.0 was published on September 28, 2026, and the Shuffle docs recommend the latest Docker tag for stable releases and the nightly tag for experimental changes. n8n 2.43.7 was published on October 16, 2026, while the 1.x line still receives patches such as 1.123.85 on October 14, 2026. Each upgrade is planned, tested and rolled out by your team or by a retainer partner. Confirm which release line you will pin, how long you will keep the older line patched and who validates workflows after an upgrade.

Support tiers and response commitments

n8n's Enterprise plan includes dedicated support with an SLA, and the Business plan is the lower tier that carries SSO and Git features. Shuffle's paid tiers differ in feature limits, scaling and support, so the support scope is part of the license quote, not a separate product. Ask each vendor what response times, escalation paths and named contacts are written into the contract, and whether support covers your self-hosted deployment or only the vendor's cloud.

Building and maintaining custom integrations

Shuffle's App Creator builds an integration from an OpenAPI specification, and apps run as versioned Docker containers, so each custom app needs its own image upkeep. n8n custom integrations are written as code nodes in JavaScript or Python inside workflows, which is quick to start but tends to spread logic across many workflows. Estimate the number of third-party tools your SOC calls, how often their APIs change and who owns each integration after go-live. The Shuffle option costs more in packaging, while the n8n option costs more in workflow sprawl.

What implementing each platform involves and where projects run long

Implementing Shuffle starts with choosing one of its four documented architectures: a single server on Docker Compose, distributed Docker Swarm, a hybrid with Shuffle Cloud and a local Orborus, or Kubernetes with Helm charts. The team then sets the SHUFFLE_ENCRYPTION_MODIFIER secret before any app credential is saved, because the configuration docs warn that losing or changing it breaks every saved app authentication. Treat that value as a backup item with its own custody record and restore test. Security tools that lack a Shuffle app need an app built from an OpenAPI specification in the App Creator or written with the Python SDK, and each app then runs as a versioned container that someone must maintain. Map SSO early, since SAML and OpenID Connect are both documented, and confirm with Shuffle which one applies to your deployment. Finally, decide where Orborus runs: a hybrid model needs no inbound firewall ports, while multi-host runs need more than one Orborus node for resilience.

Implementing n8n centers on queue mode when executions must scale. The main instance handles triggers and webhooks, Redis passes executions to workers, and PostgreSQL holds workflow data, so the main instance's encryption key must be shared with every worker and webhook processor or those nodes cannot read stored credentials. Key distribution, rotation and recovery therefore belong in the runbook from day one. Choose the license tier before design work starts: SAML and LDAP SSO are limited to Business and Enterprise, and multi-main high availability is restricted to Enterprise self-hosted deployments. Governance is the larger effort. Credentials, environments and Git-based version control are paid features, so teams must agree who owns shared credentials and how workflows are reviewed before several business units build on the same instance.

Projects usually run long in three places. The first is credential and key management, where encryption keys, app secrets and service accounts are discovered late and need custody, rotation and restore procedures for both platforms. The second is integration gaps: many security products need a custom app on Shuffle or a custom node or HTTP pattern on n8n, and that build and its upkeep are often missed in estimates. The third is approvals for license use, since n8n's Sustainable Use License limits use to internal business or non-commercial purposes and the Shuffle AGPL-3.0 terms carry their own obligations. Ask Shuffle to confirm in writing which features and limits apply to your edition, and ask n8n to confirm the license terms for your intended use, including any service provider or MSSP use. Confirm the current SSO and multi-main requirements against each vendor's documentation before the quote is signed.

How to move workflows from n8n to Shuffle or the reverse

This sequence moves security automation from one runtime to the other without losing coverage of alerts. It ends with each workflow running on the target platform, validated against the same test cases, and the old runtime retired only after the last cutover.

  1. Confirm export and migration tooling first

    Before any build work, ask both vendors whether workflow export formats and migration tooling exist for your versions and editions, and get the answers in writing. Confirm whether exported workflows keep their logic, whether credentials are exported at all, and how each platform handles its own app or node definitions. Note that neither platform's exported workflows should be assumed to import directly into the other. The step is done when the team has a written answer from each vendor and a documented assumption that rebuilding is the default path until those answers say otherwise.

  2. Inventory workflows and the apps or nodes they use

    The security engineering lead lists every active n8n workflow or Shuffle workflow, its trigger, its data sources, and each app or node it calls. Record which workflows are scheduled, which are triggered by webhooks or SIEM alerts, and which call internal systems that need network access from a specific worker. The output is a single inventory sheet with one row per workflow and one column per external dependency. The step is done when every production workflow appears in the inventory and an owner has signed off on it.

  3. Classify each integration for rebuild

    For each dependency in the inventory, decide whether it already exists as a Shuffle app, whether it can be built from an OpenAPI specification in the App Creator, or whether it needs a Python app built with the Shuffle app SDK. On the n8n side, confirm which community or custom nodes must be replaced, and which Enterprise-only features the workflows rely on, such as SAML single sign-on or multi-main high availability, since those will not carry over to the Shuffle license model unchanged. The output is a classification table with a build path per integration. The step is done when no integration is left without a build path.

  4. Recreate credentials in the target platform

    The platform owner recreates every API key, token and account credential in the target platform, using the vault or secret store your organization approves for that purpose. Do not expect saved secrets to move: the Shuffle SHUFFLE_ENCRYPTION_MODIFIER and the n8n encryption key are not transferable secrets, and each one protects only the instance that holds it. Record which account each credential belongs to and its rotation date so the old credentials can be revoked later. The step is done when each target app authenticates successfully in a test run and the old credential inventory is marked for revocation.

  5. Run both platforms in parallel on non-critical alerts

    Route a low-risk subset of alerts, such as informational or duplicate detections, to both the current and the target workflows, with the target workflow set to write its outcomes to a separate case or log destination. The detection engineer compares run results, error rates, and enrichment output side by side each working day until no unexplained differences remain. The output is a parallel-run log showing which alerts each platform handled. The step is done when the team can explain every divergence between the two runtimes.

  6. Validate outputs against the same test cases

    Build a fixed set of test cases from known alerts and expected outcomes, including failure paths such as an unreachable API or an expired token. Run each rebuilt workflow against the same cases on the target platform and record whether the output fields, enrichment values, and case actions match the baseline. The analyst who owns the playbook signs off on any deliberate change. The output is a validation report per workflow. The step is done when every test case passes or has an approved explanation.

  7. Cut over one workflow at a time

    Move production traffic for one workflow at a time, starting with the workflows that have the fewest dependencies and the clearest validation results. Disable the old workflow only after the target version has handled live alerts for the period the security lead agrees, and keep a documented rollback path that re-enables the old workflow. The output is a cutover record per workflow with the date, owner, and rollback steps. The step is done when each workflow has a recorded cutover and no alert type is handled by both platforms at once.

  8. Retire the old runtime

    Once every workflow is cut over, export the old platform's execution logs and workflow definitions for your retention policy, then shut down its workers, revoke the old credentials, and remove the instance from your monitoring and backup schedules. Confirm with your compliance lead which records must be kept and where they are stored. The output is an archive of the old runtime and a decommissioning record. The step is done when no production traffic reaches the old platform and the archive has been verified.

Questions buyers ask before choosing Shuffle or n8n

What determines the cost of running Shuffle or n8n for security work?

The cost comes from four components: the software license, the infrastructure you run it on, the people who deploy and maintain it, and the integrations you build. Shuffle's open-source edition includes all features, and its paid tiers differ in feature limits, scaling and support, with licensing priced on app runs, meaning actions that actually execute in a workflow. n8n's Community edition is free to run, but SSO, environments, Git and log streaming need a paid Business or Enterprise license, and its pricing page counts an execution as one run of a whole workflow. Ask each vendor for the license tier that covers your required features, your expected run volume and your support terms in writing. Then price the hosting, backups, upgrades and the engineering time they consume, since those recur every year.

How long does a first Shuffle or n8n deployment take?

No duration is given here because the answer depends on your scope: the number of integrations, the identity provider, the network model, the high availability target and how many playbooks must be rebuilt. DeployOpen agrees scope, deliverables and timelines in writing before work starts, and most engagements are fixed-scope. Ask any implementation partner for a written plan that lists the integrations, the environments, the cutover steps and the acceptance tests. Ask the vendor for its current documented install path. Shuffle documents a single-server Docker Compose setup, Docker Swarm, a hybrid model with a local Orborus, and Kubernetes with Helm charts, so the chosen architecture changes the work considerably.

Can a SOC team run Shuffle or n8n without outside help?

A SOC team can run either platform in-house if it has people who operate containers, databases and identity integration, and who can write and test workflows. For Shuffle, the server side includes a frontend, a Go backend on port 5001 and an OpenSearch database, and the runtime side uses Orborus workers that start app containers, so someone must own Docker or Kubernetes, OpenSearch and the AES-256 encryption modifier used for saved credentials. For n8n self-hosted, queue mode needs Redis, PostgreSQL and a shared encryption key across processes. Ask your team to build one real playbook in a test environment before deciding, and confirm which high availability features your license tier includes.

Does n8n's license allow us to use it for client services?

Probably not without a commercial license, so confirm this with n8n before you commit. The Sustainable Use License allows use or modification only for your own internal business purposes or for non-commercial or personal use, and distribution only free of charge for non-commercial purposes. Files with .ee in their name require a valid n8n Enterprise License. Shuffle is licensed under AGPL-3.0, which carries source-sharing obligations when you modify and distribute or host the software for others, so a security provider should have counsel review both licenses against its service model. Ask n8n in writing whether your managed service model is permitted.

How does single sign-on differ between the free editions of Shuffle and n8n?

Shuffle's open-source edition includes SSO: it added SAML in version 0.9.16 and OpenID Connect in 1.0.0, with per-tenant SSO enforcement available on-premises and in the cloud. SAML is being deprecated on Shuffle Cloud in favor of OpenID Connect, so new deployments should plan around OpenID Connect. n8n's free Community edition does not include SSO. SAML and LDAP single sign-on require a Business or Enterprise license, and n8n's SAML documentation includes setup guides for Okta Workforce Identity and Azure AD. Confirm with each vendor which identity protocol your identity provider supports and whether your tier enforces it.

What scaling limits apply to the free editions?

The free editions differ mainly in how they handle high availability and execution limits. Shuffle says its open-source limits are enforced since v2.1.1 for paid features, and its documentation recommends an OpenSearch cluster, Memcached, NFS for shared files, and more than one Orborus node for high availability. n8n's Community edition does not include multi-main mode, which runs several main instances for high availability and is restricted to Enterprise self-hosted deployments. Queue mode with workers is a scaling pattern you configure yourself. Ask each vendor which scaling features apply to your tier, and test your expected execution volume before you rely on either setup.

When should we hire an implementation partner for Shuffle or n8n?

Hire a partner when your team lacks time or skills for the deployment, identity integration, hardening or evidence collection, or when you need the work fixed in scope before it starts. DeployOpen plans, implements, integrates, hardens, backs up, upgrades and documents self-hosted open-source platforms inside your own infrastructure, and most engagements are fixed-scope with written scope, deliverables and timelines. Ongoing support and upgrades are available as retainers. DeployOpen does not publish a price list and gives a quote from the written scope. DeployOpen is not an official partner or reseller of Shuffle or n8n. Ask any partner for references you can verify, a written runbook and a named handover plan.

How DeployOpen works on this

DeployOpen plans, implements, integrates, hardens, documents and supports self-hosted open-source platforms inside your own infrastructure. For Shuffle vs n8n, we start by mapping your SOAR use cases, identity requirements and scaling expectations to each platform's license and free-edition limits before any build begins.

How we scope

  • Written scope covers which SOAR use cases, playbooks and integrations are in or out for each platform.
  • Scope records whether SSO, scaling and license terms match how your team or MSSP will actually use the tool.
  • Engagements are fixed-scope, with deliverables and timelines agreed in writing before work starts.

How we build

  • Deployment runs in your cloud accounts, data centers or air-gapped networks, not on a vendor-hosted service.
  • Security app integrations are built or customized against your own APIs, with credentials handled inside your environment.
  • Security testing of workflows and integrations is run before handover, and findings are tracked to closure.

How we hand over

  • Documentation covers the architecture, configuration, encryption key handling and the runbook for your team.
  • Evidence for compliance assessments is prepared, while independent auditors or certification bodies issue any reports.
  • If migrating between platforms, the written scope includes workflow conversion, credential re-entry and a parallel run plan.

How we support

  • Ongoing support, upgrades and continuous testing are available as retainers after handover.
  • Retainers can cover upgrades to new releases and changes to licensed edition features as your requirements grow.
  • Confirm with DeployOpen which support scope, response expectations and upgrade cadence your retainer includes.

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