Archi vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
| Archi | Sparx Enterprise Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | ArchiMate Views, Sketch Views, Canvas Views | UML Use Case, Activity, State, Interaction Overview, Sequence, Communication, Package, Class, Object, Composite, Component, Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Export formats | BMP, JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV, Open Exchange XML, HTML | XMI, PDF, HTML, RTF, XSD, DDL |
| Import formats | CSV, Open Exchange XML | XMI, JAR, .NET assemblies, XML Schema, WSDL |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On The Geeks Club, Archi scores higher on our published basis.