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Sparx Enterprise Architect vs TaskMap
Both stand on diagram software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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TaskMap offers progressively broader process-mapping capabilities across Lite, Standard, and Professional editions. Buyers should match the edition to their Visio version, Windows setup, and need for Excel or reporting features.
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| Sparx Enterprise Architect | TaskMap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Professional Standard: $245 per license, paid once | TaskMap Standard — Single-User License: $349 per license, paid once |
| Plans published | 18 | 5 |
| Maker | Sparx Enterprise Architect | Not published |
| Website | sparxsystems.com | taskmap.com |
| On diagram software | #22 of 36 | #26 of 36 |
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.
TaskMap: what it does well
- Free Lite Visio template
- Structured process-mapping methodology
- Browser viewing without Visio license
- Excel-linked Professional data
- 30-day evaluation available
What to know first
- Windows and Visio required
- Paid editions have one-editor limit
- Professional requires Office 365 or later
- Enterprise licenses cost more
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