Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitSparx Enterprise Architect vs StarUML
What both publish
| Fact | Sparx Enterprise Architect | StarUML |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML | UML 2,entity-relationship,data flow,flowchart,mindmap,C4,SysML,BPMN,UI wireframe,AWS architecture,GCP architecture,Azure architecture |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Creswick, Victoria, Australia | Seoul, Republic of Korea |
| Purpose | Enterprise Architect is a multi-user visual modeling tool for business and IT systems, software and systems engineering, and real-time and embedded development. | StarUML describes itself as a software modeler for agile and concise modeling. |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | Yes |
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
StarUML plans
- StarUML V7 Standard$129, paid once
- StarUML V7 Professional$199, paid once
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.
Pick StarUML if…
It suits software and systems teams needing many diagram languages, UML coverage, extensibility, and command-line generation. Desktop users can choose macOS, Windows, or Linux.