Dia
6.0#31 in diagram softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitDia vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245, paid onceFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dia | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | Entity-relationship diagrams; UML diagrams; flowcharts; network diagrams | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | Dia is a program for drawing structured diagrams. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
Dia plans
- DiaFree
Sparx Enterprise Architect plans
- Professional — Standard License—
- Professional — Standard LicensePriced on request
- Professional — Floating License—
- Professional — Floating LicensePriced on request
- Corporate — Standard License—
- Corporate — Standard LicensePriced on request
Pick Dia if…
Dia suits people who need a desktop tool for structured diagrams such as UML, flowcharts, or network layouts. It may also fit workflows that need to import Dia XML or Visio XML and export to one of its listed formats.
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.