Graphviz
6.3#27 in diagram softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitGraphviz vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245, paid onceFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Graphviz | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | graph diagrams; network diagrams; hierarchical diagrams | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Integrations | The external resources page lists editor plugins and language bindings, including Python, Go, Java, Rust, and others. | External-data integration covers Jira, Confluence, Polarion, Azure DevOps/TFS, Wrike, ServiceNow, Autodesk, Bugzilla, Salesforce, SharePoint and Dropbox. |
| Platforms | The download page lists Linux and Windows packages and links to the macOS edition; source packages are also available. | The native application supports Windows; Sparx lists Linux through Wine and macOS through Wine or CrossOver, with compatibility depending on the runtime. |
| Purpose | Graphviz is open-source graph visualization software for representing structural information as diagrams of graphs and networks. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
Graphviz plans
- Free / open sourceFree
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 Graphviz if…
Graphviz suits people who want to describe and render structural relationships as diagrams, including in the listed application areas. Its text-based input and layout controls may appeal to developers and other users who want customizable graph visuals.
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.