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Vendor: Sparx Systems
3.6 out of 5
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What is Sparx Prolaborate?

A high level tour of Sparx Systems latest product release, Prolaborate.

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Sparx Prolaborate is the #17 ranked solution in top Enterprise Architecture Management solutions. PeerSpot users give Sparx Prolaborate an average rating of 7.2 out of 10. Sparx Prolaborate is most commonly compared to Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect: Sparx Prolaborate vs Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect. Sparx Prolaborate is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 60% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a real estate/law firm, accounting for 12% of all views.
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Enterprise Architecture Management
September 2025
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Sparx Prolaborate mindshare

As of October 2025, the mindshare of Sparx Prolaborate in the Enterprise Architecture Management category stands at 1.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sparx Prolaborate1.2%
LeanIX13.1%
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect11.3%
Other74.4%
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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

Sparx Prolaborate offers powerful capabilities for modeling business processes and linking them to organizational objectives, product features, and user stories. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface, real-time diagram availability, and extensive documentation. Its extensibility and ability to model entire customer journeys and business outcomes aid in prioritizing delivery pipelines. Users find it valuable for creating comprehensive project models that effectively describe projects beyond written words.
  • "It allows us to give a better description of our project than using the written word."
  • "It is valuable to have diagrams available in real time."
  • "Its extensibility is most valuable."

Room for Improvement

Sparx Prolaborate needs enhancements in visualization for processes, journeys, and designs, as it appears clunky, lacking visually compelling representations. Users desire improved diagram editing capabilities and cloud features. They find the interface complex with a steep learning curve, requiring time for proficiency. Diagram updates are slow, needing manual refreshes. Users want support for reference architecture verification and more design source options. Enhanced user-friendliness, version management, and a seamless documentation update are also needed.
  • "The product is not very user-friendly."
  • "The solution could offer different sources for design."
  • "There should be more cloud capabilities."

Pricing

  • "The product is expensive."
  • "The price of Sparx Prolaborate is good."

Popular Use Cases

Sparx Prolaborate is utilized for architecture modeling, including solution and enterprise architecture. Organizations model business requirements and export user stories to Microsoft ADL for delivery. Teams use it for displaying diagrams, collaborating, and managing knowledge. Diagrams and knowledge are stored on a confluence site to be accessed by the collaborative server. Enterprise and IT architects commonly employ Sparx Prolaborate for model-based engineering, facilitating knowledge management and organizational design.

Service and Support

Sparx Prolaborate's customer service and support are praised for their high quality and efficiency. Users find the technical assistance satisfactory, addressing performance issues swiftly and effectively. When contacted for complex technical matters, the support team demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and guidance. They commendably assist users' teams in implementing solutions, ensuring top-notch quality. The service is valued for its professionalism and expertise in managing and resolving various needs.

Deployment

Sparx Prolaborate's initial setup experience varies. Some found it straightforward and quick, while others faced complexity, requiring a full day with configuration. Many noted that it seemed easy on paper but was challenging due to unfamiliarity with the tool. A common sentiment was that improvements to the process would be beneficial. Despite the complexity, familiarity helped speed up the setup after initial implementation.

Scalability

Sparx Prolaborate is seen as scalable by many users, with teams expanding to accommodate more users easily. Some note that large document sizes with multiple diagrams can hinder performance, limiting the scalability perception for a few. While some have observed excellent scaling capabilities for diverse professionals, others find performance impacted with excessive diagrams. User feedback varies, with some planning to increase usage despite mixed experiences with its scaling capacity.

Stability

Users report mixed experiences regarding Sparx Prolaborate’s stability. Some teams encountered frequent outages and slow performance with diagram access, which were eventually resolved. Others find Sparx Prolaborate stable without any stability concerns. Some rate its stability seven out of ten. Several users experience no stability issues, indicating a generally stable tool despite previous challenges.
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Government
8%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Outsourcing Company
4%
Wholesaler/Distributor
4%
Non Profit
3%
Hospitality Company
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity Firm
3%
Performing Arts
3%
Pharma/Biotech Company
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Logistics Company
1%
Media Company
1%
Construction Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%

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Sparx Prolaborate Reviews Summary
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Technical manager at Koninklijke Bam Groep N.v.3.5We primarily use Sparx Prolaborate for model-based engineering, allowing us to effectively describe projects. Despite its steep learning curve and lack of user-friendliness, it provides a high return on investment, outperforming other available modeling tools.
Group IT Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 10,001+ employees3.5Our company utilizes Sparx Prolaborate for knowledge management, but real-time diagram updates can be slow, and occasionally require a manual refresh. We're exploring other tools offering more design sources and automation, as ROI hasn't been realized yet.
Senior Project Manager at Vaudoise Assurances Holding SA4.5No summary available
Group Product Manager – Billing and Payments at MultiChoice Group3.0No summary available
President/CEO at dhara consulting group, inc3.5No summary available