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Dragon1

Paid#16 of 20 in Enterprise Architecture Software

Dragon1: Multi-standard modeling and portfolio planning, with hybrid hosting options and annual-billed plans. Ranked #16 of 20 in Enterprise Architecture Software by our editors (7.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for teams needing multi-standard modeling with hybrid hosting.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.0 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
Teams needing multi-standard modeling with hybrid hosting
Free plan
No
Paid from
€399/mo
Founded
2005 · Netherlands
Facts checked
24 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Supports ArchiMate, BPMN, UML and TOGAF modeling
- Combines capability mapping, application portfolios and roadmaps
- Offers cloud and self-hosted deployment options
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; PRO starts at €399 per month, billed annually
- PRO includes one editor user license
- On-premise deployment is available only on BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE at extra cost

Our verdict on Dragon1

Dragon1 brings enterprise architecture modeling, portfolio management and transformation planning into a web-based platform for architects, IT leaders and organizations. Its repository and visual designer support ArchiMate, BPMN, UML and TOGAF, while related tools cover business capability maps, maturity assessments, application lifecycles, roadmaps and scenario modeling. The breadth makes it relevant to teams working across architecture standards and connecting models to change planning, rather than groups seeking only a diagramming tool.

The editions scale from core modeling to integrations and search. Dragon1 PRO costs €399 per month billed annually and includes one editor user license, an EA repository, visual designer, import and export, and scenario modeling. BUSINESS costs €3,959 per month billed annually, includes PRO features, and adds REST API integrations and conversational AI assistant features. ENTERPRISE costs €7,667 per month billed annually, includes BUSINESS features, and adds Graph Search. PRO is described as public or managed private cloud; BUSINESS and ENTERPRISE also offer on-premise deployment at extra cost. This gives buyers a clear distinction between core capabilities and higher-tier features, but the annual billing and entry price make it a considered purchase rather than a free starting point.

Dragon1’s fit is strongest where modeling standards, portfolio oversight and roadmap planning need to sit alongside an architecture repository. Dashboards, progress reporting, file and data import/export, and AI-assisted modeling add supporting capabilities; listed integration is through REST APIs. The platform supports cloud and self-hosted deployment, with options varying by edition. Teams that need hybrid hosting or a broad EA toolkit may find the scope relevant, while solo architects seeking a low-cost or free modeling tool, or buyers who need on-premise access at the PRO level, should compare alternatives.

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Dragon1 pricing

Plans PaidPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 24 Sep 2026.

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Dragon1 fact sheet

Free plan	No
Paid from	€399/mo
Deployment	Not verified
ArchiMate modeling	Yes
Capability mapping	Yes
Application portfolio	Yes
Roadmap planning	Yes
Custom metamodel	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: REST APIs
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	dragon1.com
Facts checked	24 Sep 2026

Dragon1 integrations

Dragon1 lists 1 integrations on its own site.

REST APIs

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