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Atoll Technologies System Architecture Management Utility vs Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Atoll Technologies System A...
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
29th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sparx Systems Enterprise Ar...
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Design (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of Atoll Technologies System Architecture Management Utility is 1.1%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is 8.6%, down from 14.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect8.6%
Atoll Technologies System Architecture Management Utility1.1%
Other90.3%
Enterprise Architecture Management
 

Featured Reviews

Consulta2ab8 - PeerSpot reviewer
Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
A stable scalable solution with mid-range price points
The user interface needs improvement. The solution needs to add a few features to improve the overall user experience. Security needs to be strengthened as well I've been using the solution for three of four years. The solution is stable. We haven't had any serious technical issues. The…
Milan Sterba - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Enterprise Architect at Deepview S.r.o.
Efficient documentation generation through organized model structure with a good price-performance ratio
Whenever I begin a new project with Sparx, I have to spend time training people on how to use it since it is not straightforward. Although it's a powerful product with plenty of features, it's not easy for even experienced users to find their way without guidance. This is not the most user-friendly solution.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The solution is stable. We haven't had any serious technical issues."
"Scalable solution for modeling, project sharing, and collaboration. Support for it is good."
"Simplified our task at maintaining architecture information and traceability with requirements."
"Artifact templates are most valuable."
"Ability to model and create view under same roof."
"It's a stable and scalable solution. I like that it's similar to Rational Rose."
"Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect supports multiple modeling languages like ArchiMate for database design, software lifecycle visualization, and team management."
"It provides good utilization and it's a convenient tool for building exact architectural work."
"It is a useful tool for modeling and testing automated processes."
 

Cons

"The user interface needs improvement. The solution needs to add a few features to improve the overall user experience. Security needs to be strengthened as well."
"The database management area was not usable."
"In general, we now have a problem with Sparx Enterprise Architect because many analysts think it's too complicated to use in a giant environment."
"The templates for documentation should be enhanced to include complex documents such as template RFP, or Non functional requirements template."
"The product could be improved in terms of its ease of use and documentation. While it offers a lot of functionality, it can be difficult to grasp how to utilize these features effectively."
"Their technical support is not good in India. I wrote to them because I had a question, but I never got an answer. So, I just left it behind."
"They should make the Save button easier to find. A simplified user interface for a lighter user would probably be useful. I am not sure if such an interface is already there."
"I think that collaboration can be better."
"It would be great if we could decrease the use of different parts of the Toolbox."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"It's reasonably priced for large organizations."
"It is cheap."
"It's affordable. The only additional cost that we haven't yet figured out is the floating license. If you buy a floating license, you have to have a license management server, which comes at an additional cost that's not discussed. So, we haven't yet used the floating license. That’s because I haven't had a chance to figure that out."
"The Corporate Edition, or one of the bundles, is the way to go."
"The license for Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is paid yearly, but I don't handle that area. It's good for its price, so I'm rating it a five out of five, but I'm not using it much. I also don't have information regarding additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees."
"There is no license required for this solution."
"I think our license costs roughly $1,000 a year, but I could be wrong."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
 

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Company SizeCount
Small Business38
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise58
 

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What do you like most about Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect?
The stability has been good and satisfactory. I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect?
One of the reasons many public sector institutions in the Czech Republic use it is that it provides a very good price-performance ratio. While it might be cumbersome to learn, it still delivers exc...
What needs improvement with Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect?
Whenever I begin a new project with Sparx, I have to spend time training people on how to use it since it is not straightforward. Although it's a powerful product with plenty of features, it's not ...
 

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