ConceptDraw DIAGRAM vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
conceptdraw.com
Sparx Enterprise Architect
sparxsystems.comSide by side
| Figure | ConceptDraw DIAGRAM | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $199/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 18 |
| Spec score · Diagram Software | 8.5 (#9) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 8.5 (#16) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 8.5 (#16) | 8.8 (#8) |
| Audience | The maker describes DIAGRAM as a tool for business, technical, educational, and creative diagramming projects. | The maker says its software is intended for analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers and maintenance staff. |
| Diagram types | flowcharts,block diagrams,process diagrams,UML diagrams,organizational charts,network diagrams,rack diagrams,cloud service architecture diagrams,technical schematics,building plans,floor plans,dashboards,infographics,presentations | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Founded | 1993 | 1996 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Odessa, Ukraine | Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Purpose | ConceptDraw DIAGRAM creates flowcharts, network diagrams, floor plans, business visuals, and other diagrams. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
| Support | The maker lists telephone sales and technical support and a help desk ticket option. | Sparx Systems lists a user forum, online manual, bug reporting, feature requests and email support. |
| System requirements | The listed requirements include macOS 14, 15, or 26 and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. | The Windows client requires 2 GB RAM, 2 GB disk space and a 1280x720-or-higher display; Linux and macOS use Wine or CrossOver rather than native clients. |
Plans
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
- ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 18$199 a month
- ConceptDraw DIAGRAM 18$199, paid once
Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Enterprise Architect LiteFree
- Lite EditionFree
- Professional Standard$245, paid once
- Professional — Standard License$245, paid once
- Corporate Standard$320, paid once
- Corporate — Standard License$320, paid once
- Professional Floating$320, paid once
- Professional — Floating License$320, paid once
- Corporate Floating$425, paid once
- Corporate — Floating License$425, paid once
In their own words
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM
ConceptDraw DIAGRAM has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect is a visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. It supports UML, SysML, BPMN, and other open standards, linking specifications with analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance models. Diagram coverage includes UML use case, activity, state, sequence, communication, package, class, object, component, and deployment types, plus BPMN and SysML. Requirements management supports hierarchical requirements, links to model elements, reporting, and impact analysis. Teams can simulate behavioral models using triggers, guards, and effects, including JavaScript, and generate or reverse engineer code for languages including C++, C#, Java, PHP, and Python. Built-in version control and deployable cloud-based servers support shared projects. The trial lasts 30 days and permits use of any edition, though printed documents carry a watermark. The product supports Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosting, and API access.