Archi vs Eraser
| Archi | Eraser | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $15/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | api, extension, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | ArchiMate Views, Sketch Views, Canvas Views | Flow charts, entity-relationship diagrams, cloud architecture diagrams, sequence diagrams, BPMN diagrams |
| Export formats | BMP, JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV, Open Exchange XML, HTML | PNG, SVG, PDF, PowerPoint, Google Slides, BPMN, Visio, draw.io, Markdown |
| Import formats | CSV, Open Exchange XML | PNG, JPEG, WebP, PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Draw.io, Visio |
| Desktop app | Yes | — |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 15 /user/mo |
| Real-time collaboration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On Freedom251, Eraser scores higher on our published basis.