ABACUS
ABACUS: Hybrid EA modeling connects architecture scenarios, portfolios and roadmaps. Ranked #10 of 20 in Enterprise Architecture Software by our editors (7.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for teams needing hybrid EA modeling and scenario planning.
At a glance
- Editor score7.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forTeams needing hybrid EA modeling and scenario planning
- DeploymentHybrid
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
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.
Our verdict on ABACUS
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 capabilities for mapping business capabilities to applications, processes and technology. Teams that need to compare current and future architecture states, manage application portfolios, and plan roadmaps have a broad set of functions in one product. Configurable frameworks and metamodels also make it relevant to organizations that need to shape their architecture models rather than work only with fixed structures.
Scenario comparison, portfolio management and timeline planning give the product a planning focus beyond diagramming. Teams can collaborate through a repository with role-based permissions, and automation includes no-code algorithm composition. The platform lists integrations with Excel, Visio, Lucidchart, Microsoft SQL Server, ServiceNow, SharePoint and Jira, alongside a REST API for enterprise data sources. ABACUS is available through cloud-hosted or self-hosted deployment, so organizations can assess it against their preferred hosting approach. AI Assistant appears in both listed plans.
According to Avolution’s published plan information, Foundation includes ABACUS Core, AI Assistant, 5 Modelers, 25 Editors and 500 Collaborators. Enterprise is a tailored solution with ABACUS Core, AI Assistant and added Solution Accelerators. Pricing is handled through a request rather than a published amount, so buyers will need to discuss their requirements with the vendor. Teams should shortlist ABACUS when they need hybrid EA modeling, configurable metamodels and scenario planning across a shared repository. Buyers seeking published pricing or a simpler diagramming-focused tool may prefer to compare alternatives. The listed support channel is documentation.
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ABACUS pricing
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ABACUS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Deployment | Hybrid |
| ArchiMate modeling | Yes |
| Capability mapping | Yes |
| Application portfolio | Yes |
| Roadmap planning | Yes |
| Custom metamodel | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: Excel, Visio, Lucidchart, Microsoft SQL Server, ServiceNow, SharePoint … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | avolutionsoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
ABACUS integrations
ABACUS lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- Excel
- Visio
- Lucidchart
- Microsoft SQL Server
- ServiceNow
- SharePoint
- Jira
- REST API
Alternatives to ABACUS
- ServiceNow Enterprise ArchitectureCloud-based architecture portfolio management with modeling, analysis, and governance.9.2
- ADOITA free-start ArchiMate repository with planning, portfolio analysis, and configurable modeling.8.8
- OrbusInfinityA configurable cloud EA suite for governing architecture data and planning change.8.6
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