BOUML
6.0#16 in uml modeling softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | BOUML | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | External plug-outs can be developed in C++ or Java and run outside BOUML. | The product supports scripting, plug-ins, UML profiles, MDG technologies and model-validation extensions. |
| Platforms | The maker says BOUML runs on Windows, Linux, and MacOS X. | The native application supports Windows; Sparx lists Linux through Wine and macOS through Wine or CrossOver, with compatibility depending on the runtime. |
| Purpose | BOUML is a free UML 2 toolbox with a modeler for specifying systems and generating code. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
BOUML plans
- BOUMLFree
Sparx Enterprise Architect plans
- Lite EditionFree
- Enterprise Architect LiteFree
- Professional Standard$245, paid once
- Professional — Standard License$245, paid once
- Corporate — Standard License$320, paid once
- Corporate Standard$320, paid once
Pick BOUML if…
BOUML suits people who need UML modeling and code-generation tools on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Its project controls may also suit teams working on shared models.
Pick Sparx Enterprise Architect if…
It suits analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers, and maintenance staff working on shared models. Teams needing requirements traceability, model simulation, or code engineering may find its toolset relevant.