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Archi

Free#26 of 36 in Diagram SoftwareEnterprise Architecture Software

Archi: A focused, free desktop choice for ArchiMate modeling across Windows, macOS and Linux. Ranked #26 of 36 in Diagram Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free ArchiMate enterprise architecture modeling.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.6 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Free ArchiMate enterprise architecture modeling
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Founded
    2010
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Free, open-source desktop toolkit for ArchiMate 3.2 modeling
    • Validation, visualisation, reporting and broad diagram export options
    • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux with plug-in extensibility

  • Where it doesn't

    • No simultaneous real-time collaboration
    • Focused on ArchiMate and related diagram types
    • Repository collaboration depends on a Git-style plug-in workflow

Our verdict on Archi

Archi is a free, open-source desktop modeling toolkit for enterprise architects, architecture modelers, students, trainers and organizations. Its core focus is ArchiMate 3.2, with ArchiMate Views, configurable viewpoints, Sketch Views and Canvas Views. The application runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, stores models locally, and supports version history. It suits teams and individuals who need a dedicated ArchiMate environment rather than a general-purpose collaborative diagramming workspace.

The modeling toolkit covers more than diagram creation. Users can validate models and check relationships, explore connections through the Visualiser, and build diagrams with reusable canvas templates. Archi also supports HTML and Jasper model reporting, plus import and export through CSV and Open Exchange XML. Diagrams can be exported to BMP, JPG, PNG, PDF and SVG. An extensible plug-in architecture allows the application to be adapted, while Git integration supports repository-based sharing, versioning, commits and publishing through a Git-style plug-in workflow.

Archi’s strongest case is focused enterprise architecture work where free access, local desktop applications and ArchiMate support matter most. It offers a broad set of modeling, validation, visualization and reporting functions without a paid plan structure. The trade-off is category breadth: simultaneous live editing is not part of the published capability, and collaboration relies on repository workflows rather than shared real-time sessions. Choose Archi for structured ArchiMate modeling across major desktop platforms; choose another diagram tool if live collaboration or a wider range of general diagramming use cases is central.

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Archi pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
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Archi fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Diagram typesArchiMate Views, Sketch Views, Canvas Views
Real-time collaborationNot verified
Export formatsBMP, JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV, Open Exchange XML, HTML
Import formatsCSV, Open Exchange XML
Desktop appYes
Version historyYes
Maximum editorsNot verified
DeploymentDesktop
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
SupportDocs, Community
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websitearchimatetool.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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