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ArchPad vs Orbus iServer

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.

Choose iServer if your organization needs an enterprise architecture repository, supports the listed frameworks, and values on-premises deployment or Microsoft integrations. Organizations considering self-hosted use should account for the subscription-only support arrangement that began in January 2026.

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The facts

	ArchPad	Orbus iServer
Free plan	Yes	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	archpad.pro	orbussoftware.com
On enterprise architecture software	#4 of 20	#8 of 20

ArchPad: what it does well

Orbus iServer: what it does well

Supports TOGAF 9.1 and ArchiMate frameworks.
Teams collaborate in a central repository for models and documentation.
Users can adapt the metamodel through the interface.
Impact analysis and component version management support architecture governance.
Reports can be produced in Word, Excel, PDF, HTML, and XML.

What to know first

Pricing is available on request.
Self-hosted support since January 2026 is limited to subscription license holders.
Hosting service ended December 31, 2024.
Perpetual-license maintenance ended December 31, 2025.

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