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Arch-IQ vs Archi

Arch-IQ lands on Depends, and Archi lands on Worth it.

Arch-IQ

archiq.app

Depends
Confidence: Medium

Worth trialing for mid-size or larger IT orgs that want fast, self-service enterprise-architecture mapping and can tolerate an unproven vendor.

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Archi

archimatetool.com

Worth it
Confidence: Medium

The default free pick for enterprise architects doing ArchiMate modelling . zero licence cost and well-regarded in EA communities.

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Arch-IQ versus Archi
CompareArch-IQArchi
VerdictDependsWorth it
Best forMid-to-large orgs standing up EA fastEnterprise architects modelling in ArchiMate
Who it's not forSmall teams that only need an asset spreadsheetTeams wanting real-time, web-based multi-user editing
PrivacyNo known public vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.³One medium-severity CVE (CVSS 6.5) on record; code is open source and releases are code-signed.
Support qualityNo user feedback foundForum and GitHub issues only, no SLA
Public sentimentNo independent user reviews found; the vendor's G2 profile shows zero reviews.⁶EA practitioners on Reddit and Gartner Peer repeatedly recommend Archi as the go-to free ArchiMate tool, though formal review counts are tiny.11
Biggest gotchaVendor has 0 G2 reviews; all marketing claims are unverified⁶No vendor support . help comes from forum and GitHub issues only

Pick Arch-IQ when

  • Mid-to-large orgs standing up EA fast
  • IT teams wanting app-landscape discovery
  • Azure-centric IT estates
  • Teams treating architecture as decision data

When Arch-IQ is not a fit

  • Small teams that only need an asset spreadsheet
  • Buyers demanding proven vendors with references
  • Orgs requiring public pricing before contact
  • Anyone needing third-party-audited security proof

Pick Archi when

  • Enterprise architects modelling in ArchiMate
  • Budget-conscious EA teams avoiding vendor lock-in
  • Solo architects and consultants
  • Public-sector orgs needing open-source tooling

When Archi is not a fit

  • Teams wanting real-time, web-based multi-user editing
  • Anyone needing a vendor support contract or SLA
  • People who just need simple diagrams . ArchiMate is heavy
  • Orgs wanting a managed SaaS EA repository

Sources

  1. Arch-IQ product page . Enterprise Architecture Platform, Secure by Designarchiq.app
    official
  2. Arch-IQ Pricing . 60-Day Trialarchiq.app
    official
  3. Arch-IQ Trust Centre . Security Self-Assessmentarchiq.app
    security
  4. Arch-IQ security page (returned 404 in check)archiq.app
    security
  5. Enterprise Architecture Tools: 9 EA Tools Compared . Arch-IQarchiq.app
    official
  6. Archways vendor profile . 0 reviews on G2g2.com
    review
  7. Top 10 Arch-IQ Alternatives & Competitors . G2g2.com
    review
  8. Arch-IQ listed under AIOps platforms . Capterracapterra.in
    review
  9. ArchIQLabs . Enterprise architecture and AIarchiqlabs.com
    review
  10. McDonald's Tests New ArchIQ AI Drive-Thru System (unrelated same-name product)southernliving.com
    news
  11. Reddit: Free Alternatives for Enterprise Architectreddit.com
    review
  12. Gartner Peer: paid EA apps and vendor lock-ingartner.com
    review
  13. Methods & Tools: Archi overview and licensingmethodsandtools.com
    review
  14. G2: Phil Beauvoir products (Archi creator)g2.com
    review
  15. SourceForge: Archi reviewssourceforge.net
    review
  16. Useful EA: Low-cost EA tools compareduseful-ea.com
    review