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Archi vs ArchPad
Both stand on enterprise architecture software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Archi offers ArchiMate modelling and extensible tools across Linux, macOS, and Windows at no charge. Users needing shared and versioned models should account for its local-file approach and the coArchi plug-in.
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Visit ArchPad The facts
| Archi | ArchPad | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | archimatetool.com | archpad.pro |
| On enterprise architecture software | #1 of 20 | #4 of 20 |
Archi: what it does well
- Supports ArchiMate 3.2 modelling.
- Includes sketch and reusable canvas tools.
- jArchi provides a JavaScript API for model tasks.
- coArchi supports Git-based sharing and versioning.
What to know first
- Models are local file-based by default.
- Individual email support is not provided.
- Optional plug-ins may have separate access requirements.
ArchPad: what it does well
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