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Head-to-head · Enterprise Architecture Software

ABACUS vs QualiWare

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ABACUS #7 in Enterprise Architecture Software 6.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Avolution
QualiWare #8 in Enterprise Architecture Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit QualiWare

ABACUS leads on 0 checks, QualiWare on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreABACUS · 6.7/10

ABACUS scores higher on our rubric for enterprise architecture software: 6.7 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

ABACUS is the better fit for teams needing hybrid EA modeling and scenario planning. QualiWare is the better fit for teams needing mobile access and broad EA modeling.

  • ABACUS fits best

    Teams needing hybrid EA modeling and scenario planning

  • QualiWare fits best

    Teams needing mobile access and broad EA modeling

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Side by side

Feature ABACUS 6.7/10 Visit ↗ QualiWare 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.7 6.6
Ranking #7 in Enterprise Architecture Software #8 in Enterprise Architecture Software
Best for Teams needing hybrid EA modeling and scenario planning Teams needing mobile access and broad EA modeling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA, PCI DSS ISO 27001
Integrations 8 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ABACUS 5/5 · QualiWare 5/5
ArchiMate modeling ✓ ✓
Capability mapping ✓ ✓
Application portfolio ✓ ✓
Roadmap planning ✓ ✓
Custom metamodel ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Hybrid Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Compares current and future architecture states and supports roadmap planning.
  • Maps business capabilities to applications, processes and technology.
  • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with enterprise data integrations.
  • Supports ArchiMate 3.1, viewpoints and model exchange
  • Analyzes application portfolios across cost, risk and dependencies
  • QualiWare Go enables mobile repository updates and QR/AR scanning
Cons
  • Pricing is provided by request rather than published as a fixed amount.
  • The Foundation plan specifies separate modeler, editor and collaborator allowances.
  • The listed support channel is documentation.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Broad configurability may not suit teams seeking a narrow modeling tool
  • Specific platform integrations are limited to named examples such as ServiceNow and SAP
Our verdict

ABACUS is Avolution’s enterprise architecture platform for architects and business teams modeling business, application, data and technology domains. It connects repository data to diagrams, dashboards, visualizations and analysis, with…

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QualiWare is an enterprise modeling platform for complex organizations that need to connect capabilities, processes, applications, information, technology, strategy, risk, compliance and governance in a shared model. Its broad modeling…

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  1. ABACUSEnterprise Architecture Software 6.7Pricing on request
  2. QualiWareEnterprise Architecture Software 6.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ABACUS — where it wins

    • Compares current and future architecture states and supports roadmap planning.
    • Maps business capabilities to applications, processes and technology.
    • Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment with enterprise data integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is provided by request rather than published as a fixed amount.
    • The Foundation plan specifies separate modeler, editor and collaborator allowances.
    • The listed support channel is documentation.

  • QualiWare — where it wins

    • Supports ArchiMate 3.1, viewpoints and model exchange
    • Analyzes application portfolios across cost, risk and dependencies
    • QualiWare Go enables mobile repository updates and QR/AR scanning

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Broad configurability may not suit teams seeking a narrow modeling tool
    • Specific platform integrations are limited to named examples such as ServiceNow and SAP

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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