Cacoo
7.5#7 in diagram softwareFrom $6 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitCacoo vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Cacoo | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| API | The Cacoo API can get or update diagrams, folders, diagram comments, and chat messages, using an API key or OAuth authentication. | Pro Cloud Server provides an OSLC-based REST API for exchanging repository information, and a commercial license is required for third-party use. |
| Audience | Nulab describes Cacoo as a tool for teams collaborating on diagramming, brainstorming, process visualization, meetings, presentations, and project management. | The maker says its software is intended for analysts, designers, architects, developers, testers, project managers and maintenance staff. |
| Diagram types | flowcharts,wireframes,network diagrams,organizational charts,BPMN diagrams,component diagrams,deployment diagrams,AWS architecture diagrams | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Founded | 2004 | 1996 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Fukuoka, Japan | Creswick, Victoria, Australia |
| Integrations | Official integrations include Backlog, Google Drive, Google Docs, and Atlassian Confluence, with additional integrations listed by Nulab. | External-data integration covers Jira, Confluence, Polarion, Azure DevOps/TFS, Wrike, ServiceNow, Autodesk, Bugzilla, Salesforce, SharePoint and Dropbox. |
| Purpose | Cacoo is an online diagramming and visual collaboration tool for creating wireframes, flowcharts, mind maps, workflows, and other visuals. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
| Real-time collaboration | Cacoo supports real-time editing and collaboration. | Yes |
Cacoo plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$6 a month
- Team$6 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Education$9 a month
- Enterprise private server$1,500 a year
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 Cacoo if…
Cacoo suits teams collaborating on diagrams, process visualization, brainstorming, meetings, or presentations. The free plan may fit groups that need basic PNG exports and up to six sheets.
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.