Archi vs Visual Paradigm
| Archi | Visual Paradigm | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | $4/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | ArchiMate Views, Sketch Views, Canvas Views | UML, SysML, flowchart, organization chart, ER, BPMN, data-flow, EPC, mind map, C4, Gantt, wireframe, cloud architecture |
| Export formats | BMP, JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV, Open Exchange XML, HTML | JPG, PNG, SVG, TIFF, EMF, PDF, XML, Excel, XMI, UML2 |
| Import formats | CSV, Open Exchange XML | XML, Excel, XMI, UML2, Visio drawing, Visio stencil, Rational Rose, Rational DNX, Rational System Architect, Rational Rhapsody, NetBeans UML |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 4 /user/mo |
| Real-time collaboration | — | Yes |
| Maximum editors | — | 5 editors |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Visual Paradigm scores higher on our published basis.