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Astah UML vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Both stand on uml modeling 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
Visit Astah UML 
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Enterprise Architect combines modeling, requirements traceability, simulation, code engineering and collaboration in one tool. The free trial is broad, but carries a print watermark, and browser access does not remove the license requirement for creating or editing models.
Visit Sparx Enterprise ArchitectThe facts
| Astah UML | Sparx Enterprise Architect | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Professional Standard: $245 per license, paid once |
| Plans published | None | 18 |
| Maker | Not published | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
| Website | astah.net | sparxsystems.com |
| On uml modeling software | #16 of 26 | #12 of 26 |
Astah UML: what it does well
Sparx Enterprise Architect: what it does well
- Supports UML, SysML and BPMN.
- Requirements can be traced to model elements.
- Simulates behavioral models, including JavaScript.
- Generates and reverse engineers several programming languages.
- Provides real-time collaboration and version history.
What to know first
- Printed documents from the 30-day trial have a watermark.
- WebEA model creation and diagram editing require a valid license.
- Third-party use of the REST API requires a commercial license.
- Plugin access requires Corporate edition or above.
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