Sparx Enterprise Architect
7.9#1 in uml modeling software$245 one-timeFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitSparx Enterprise Architect vs Structurizr
Structurizr
8.3#1 in diagramming softwareFrom £300 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Sparx Enterprise Architect | Structurizr |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram types | UML Use Case,Activity,State,Interaction Overview,Sequence,Communication,Package,Class,Object,Composite,Component,Deployment; BPMN; SysML | system landscape,system context,container,component,code,dynamic,deployment,custom,filtered,image |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Creswick, Victoria, Australia | Jersey, Channel Islands |
| 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. | Structurizr is a models-as-code tool for creating multiple software architecture diagrams from one C4 model using Structurizr DSL. |
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
Structurizr plans
- 1–20 unique users£300 a month
- 21–50 unique users£600 a month
- 51–100 unique users£900 a month
- 101–250 unique users£1,200 a month
- 251–500 unique users£1,500 a month
- 501–1000 unique users£1,800 a month
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 Structurizr if…
Structurizr suits software teams that want to maintain architecture diagrams from a shared C4 model. Its tools and export options may suit teams choosing between browser, local, CLI, or self-hosted workflows.