PlantUML
7.4#19 in diagramming toolsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitPlantUML vs Sparx Enterprise Architect
Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | PlantUML | Sparx Enterprise Architect |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | It supports UML diagrams including sequence, use case, class, object, activity, component, deployment, state, and timing diagrams. | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML |
| Founded | 2009 | 1996 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The project lists integrations with tools including GitHub, GitLab, Confluence, WordPress, Slack, Visual Studio Code, Eclipse, and IntelliJ IDEA. | External-data integration covers Jira, Confluence, Polarion, Azure DevOps/TFS, Wrike, ServiceNow, Autodesk, Bugzilla, Salesforce, SharePoint and Dropbox. |
| Purpose | PlantUML creates diagrams from simple textual descriptions. | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. |
PlantUML plans
- PlantUMLFree
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 PlantUML if…
PlantUML suits people who want to produce diagrams from text, including users working with UML and other structured diagram types. Local hosting is an option for sensitive diagrams, while the browser editor supports editing in a browser.
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.