Flowdia Diagrams vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Flowdia Diagrams
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Sparx Enterprise Architect
sparxsystems.comSide by side
| Figure | Flowdia Diagrams | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 18 |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 8.2 (#22) | 8.8 (#8) |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 7.8 (#35) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Diagram types | Flowdia creates flowcharts, BPMN diagrams, mind maps, UML diagrams, network diagrams, and architecture diagrams. | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Headquarters | Homebush, New South Wales, Australia | Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Platforms | The maker's download page lists Android and iOS system requirements; its privacy policy also refers to Windows apps. | The native application supports Windows; Sparx lists Linux through Wine and macOS through Wine or CrossOver, with compatibility depending on the runtime. |
| Support | The maker invites feedback and questions by email and says it will reply as soon as possible. | Sparx Systems lists a user forum, online manual, bug reporting, feature requests and email support. |
Plans
Flowdia Diagrams
- Flowdia DiagramsPrice not published
- Flowdia Diagrams for iOSFree
- Flowdia Diagrams for Android$9.99, 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
Flowdia Diagrams
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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.