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"Enterprise Architect is a powerful tool that provides advanced modeling and design capabilities."
Mukeshkumar J. - Lead ConsultantApril 23, 2023
STARTING PRICE
$229
one time
per user
EASE OF USE
3.7/5
Based on Capterra user reviews
Enterprise Architect (Sparx EA) is a design and modeling tool developed by Sparx Systems. Sparx EA supports all OMG standards and is widely used in the architecture design of software, enterprise, & business, as well as model-based systems engineering. It is the tool of choice among architects for various reasons, such as a centralized repository, integrations, and documentation. With over 1 million active users, EA SaaS provides a robust cloud environment which is highly scalable and secure.
Provider
Sparx Systems
Located In
Australia
Foundation
1996
Open API
Unverified
Deployment
On-Premise Windows, On-Premise Linux, Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Training
In Person, Documentation, Webinars, Live Online
Support
Chat
Full Lifecycle Modeling and Design On-Premise, Cloud and Hybrid Setup
Content Source: Enterprise Architect
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Enterprise Architect Reviews
Pros
After the initial learning curve EA is a joy to work with. The application runs smooth, is very stable and in case of need Sparx Systems offers good support.
The code generation is an excellent tool to speed up the development process. The reverse engineering is very useful to create documentation on existing code.
This software is perfect to diagram and has various kind of graphics, the user interface is very intuitive and easy to use.
It is a developer's dream come true, with an excellent cost-quality. Professional diagrams in the software documentation.
Cons
Salesrep once sold the product brought in a trainer who was very rude.
Did an export and import and I lost my imported file since it overwrites everything. The most stupid thing is it actually writes to the same filename during importing.
Extremely difficult to use, restrictive, not functional.
Maybe the option for draw, sometimes the cursor can´t move lines on a diagram, and it could be annoying.
"Enterprise Architect is a powerful tool that provides advanced modeling and design capabilities."
Pros: Enterprise Architect is a powerful and comprehensive modeling and design tool. Enterprise Architect provides comprehensive support for various types of models, including UML, BPMN, SysML, and more. It offers advanced collaboration features, including version control and team reviews, to support team-based modeling and design. It integrates with a wide range of other tools and platforms, including Visual Studio, Eclipse, and JIRA. It also provides advanced reporting capabilities, enabling users to generate comprehensive reports and documentation quickly.
Cons: Complexity: Its advanced features can make it complex to set up and use for users with limited technical knowledge.Learning curve: There may be a steep learning curve for new users to get the most out of the tool.Cost: Enterprise Architect can be expensive for small and medium-sized businesses.User interface: Some users may find the user interface cluttered and difficult to navigate.
"Very powerful solution for complex modelling environment"
Overall: After the initial learning curve EA is a joy to work with. The application runs smooth, is very stable and in case of need Sparx Systems offers good support. The extensive feature set and possibilities for customisation is really remarkable and make Sparx Enterprise Architect a joy to work with.
Pros: EA looks good and is extremely powerful. I discover new way of working on a regular basis. The product is also developed at a rapid pace where customer input is really taken into consideration.
Cons: I didn't like the steep learning curve. I have worked with other modeling tools in which I could start faster.
"One of the worst product"
Overall: If there is a half star rating I will give that to this tool and salesrep\trainer.
Pros: - Cheap but what is the use if we can't even use it
Cons: - Very difficult to use - No Support - Salesrep once sold the product brought in a trainer who was very rude . This is the name of the trainer - [SENSITIVE CONTENT HIDDEN] , be very careful before committing to the training offered by this guy. They don't even cover database modelling as part of the training. - Documentation is a mess - These guys are out there to sell the consulting services and not the tool itself, so be very careful before making the decision to buy the tool. You won't be able to use the tool and these guys will try to sell the consulting hours to you.
"The best option for corporation"
Pros: It provides a wide range of languages/models to work with, and it is quite complex in terms of collaboration and modeling for the project as a whole.
Cons: Some features are quite hidden, but I find it understandable considering the complexity of the software.
"Great product"
Overall: The best part of enterprise architect is the ease of use. I am guy who likes using shortcuts a lot when dealing with UML models and this tool fits the bill. With the available UI options, I can also conveniently present models to the SMEs within the tool itself. The makers seem to do a good job keeping up with the changing UML standards. That makes this tool reliable and accurate.
Pros: I like how easy it is to use this software to create different diagrams.
Cons: Customer support could have been better.
