OmniGraffle vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
OmniGraffle
omnigroup.com
Sparx Enterprise Architect
sparxsystems.comSide by side
| Figure | OmniGraffle | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 18 |
| Spec score · Diagramming tools | 8.2 (#25) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Spec score · Diagram Software | 7.9 (#26) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Diagramming Software | 7.9 (#32) | 8.8 (#8) |
| Audience | The product is described as made for professionals who need to organize or communicate visually. | The maker says its software is intended for analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers and maintenance staff. |
| Diagram types | family trees,flow charts,org charts,layouts,directed graphs,nondirected graphs | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington, United States | Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Purpose | OmniGraffle is for diagramming, rapid prototyping, and creating professional vector graphics. | 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 company describes long-term customer support as part of its philosophy and lists a support resource on its site. | Sparx Systems lists a user forum, online manual, bug reporting, feature requests and email support. |
Plans
OmniGraffle
- Standard LicensePrice not published
- Pro LicensePrice not published
- Annual SubscriptionPrice not published
- OmniGraffle 3 for iOS — v3 Standard License$59.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle 3 for iOS — v3 Pro License$119.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle Subscription$129.99 a year
- OmniGraffle 7 for Mac — v7 Standard License$149.99, paid once
- OmniGraffle 7 for Mac — v7 Pro License$249.99, 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
OmniGraffle
OmniGraffle 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.