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Best Enterprise Architecture Software in 2026

Enterprise architecture software helps you map business capabilities, applications and technology, then plan changes over time. This list is for people comparing tools for architecture work across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or API-based use.

  1. 1

    Archi

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Archi offers ArchiMate modelling and extensible tools across Linux, macOS, and Windows at no charge.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    ADOIT

    Free plan Web
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  3. 3

    Essential

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    ArchPad

    Free plan Web
    6.0 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Ardoq Application Portfolio Management

    Paid APIWeb

    Ardoq brings portfolio analysis, application relationships, and optimization functions together in a cloud service.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    OpenEA

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    Planview AdaptiveWork

    by Planview AdaptiveWork
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    AdaptiveWork brings portfolio planning, delivery tracking, analytics, and financial management into one product.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Orbus iServer

    Paid Self-hostedWebWindows

    Choose iServer if your organization needs an enterprise architecture repository, supports the listed frameworks, and values on-premises deployment or Microsoft integrations.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    Bee360 IT Financial Management

    Paid Web

    Consider Bee360 IT Financial Management if your organization needs planning, cost allocation, chargeback, and reporting across IT and ERP data.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    SAP LeanIX Application Portfolio Management

    Paid APIWeb

    SAP LeanIX combines application inventory, assessment, collaboration, and architecture analysis in a cloud service.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    AlignX Enterprise Architecture

    Paid Web
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Avolution ABACUS

    by Avolution
    Paid WebWindowsOn_premise
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    QualiWare

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    Dragon1

    Paid Web
    4.4 From €399/mo (annual) Visit site
  15. 15

    Bizzdesign Alfabet

    Paid Web
    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    SAP Signavio Process Manager

    Paid Web

    SAP Signavio Process Manager provides standards-based diagramming, file exchange, and version history through the web.

    4.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Bizzdesign Horizzon

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  18. 18

    MEGA HOPEX

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    OrbusInfinity

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    ServiceNow Enterprise Architecture

    Paid Web
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, paid starting prices and deployment choices. Check whether a tool supports ArchiMate modeling, capability mapping, application portfolios, roadmap planning and custom metamodels. If code access matters, read the licence terms; confirm trial limits and pricing before choosing.

Questions

Are free enterprise architecture tools available?

Yes. ADOIT, Archi, ArchPad and Essential list free plans. Check the terms and included features before relying on a free plan.

Which platforms do these tools support?

Listed platforms include web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and API access. Deployment varies by product, so check the platform details for the tool you want.

Do these tools support ArchiMate modeling?

ArchiMate modeling is a comparison criterion for this category. Check the product details to confirm support and which plan includes it.

Can I manage application portfolios and roadmaps?

Application portfolio and roadmap planning are comparison criteria in this category. Confirm the exact functions and plan limits with the product listing.

Is pricing shown for every product?

Pricing models vary. Products may list a free plan, a paid plan, a starting price or pricing on request. Dragon1 lists €399 per month on annual billing.

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