BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs erwin Data Modeler comparison

BiZZdesign and Quest Software are both solutions in the Enterprise Architecture Management category. BiZZdesign is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.2, while Quest Software is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.1. BiZZdesign holds a 4.3% mindshare in AM, compared to Quest Software’s 8.0% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of BiZZdesign users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Quest Software users who would recommend it.

BiZZdesign HoriZZon

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BiZZdesign HoriZZon

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 1, 2026

erwin Data Modeler and BiZZdesign HoriZZon compete in the enterprise data management and business architecture sectors. erwin Data Modeler has an edge in detailed data modeling and integration capabilities, whereas BiZZdesign HoriZZon excels in visual representation and business architecture.

Features: erwin Data Modeler offers detailed visual data model creation, robust comparison and synchronization features, and the ability to generate standardized database code across various data sources. BiZZdesign HoriZZon is known for its diagrammatic representation and modeling of business architectures, adherence to standards like ArchiMate, and useful collaborative capabilities for management decision-making.

Room for Improvement: erwin Data Modeler could improve its reporting features, navigation intuitiveness, and multi-language support. There's also a need for enhancing integration with big data platforms and better database connection documentation. BiZZdesign HoriZZon could benefit from a more user-friendly interface, improved integration scenarios, and stronger REST API capabilities. Users also mention challenges with team modeling and technical support.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: erwin Data Modeler is typically deployed on-premises with some private cloud usage and receives praise for customer support despite varying response times. BiZZdesign HoriZZon, mainly cloud-based, is appreciated for scalability but faces challenges with deployment ease and licensing costs. Both have noted areas for improvement in response efficiency and proactive support.

Pricing and ROI: erwin Data Modeler is perceived as costly, suitable for enterprises but less so for smaller teams. Its ROI is reflected in reduced development time and consistency across projects. BiZZdesign HoriZZon, while competitively priced in some markets, still has a high cost, with users suggesting better alignment for long-term partnerships. The ROI is seen in addressing enterprise needs and integration ease, though pricing models may need adjustments for wider adoption.

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BiZZdesign HoriZZon vs. erwin Data Modeler

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

4.4

BiZZdesign HoriZZon boosts architectural practices, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement, achieving over 70% cost reduction and productivity gains.

Sentiment score

4.3

erwin Data Modeler enhances productivity and efficiency by automating design processes, reducing errors, and supporting diverse database management needs.

We reduced costs by over 70% compared to a previous product.

reviewer2022765

Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

We are able to get the required detail faster, specifically two to three times faster compared to the setup without BiZZdesign.

S. Suryaprabhakaran

Software Architect – R&D at Barco

If workflows and integrations are present, they save the organization money by demonstrating what is already available, thus reducing the need to create duplications.

Joanna Elizabeth Moore

Administrative Officer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

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If three engineers save ten hours each per month using erwin Data Modeler versus manual modeling, that equals three hundred sixty hours saved per year.

Sushree Panigrahi

Snowflake Data Engineer| Senior PLSQL Developer |Data Modeler|Assitant Vice Pre at Jp Morgan Chase & Co.

It replaces manual charting in Visio with a structured tool, providing significant return on investment.

Anthony Woods

Data Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

If the modeling is compromised, then the entire structure will be compromised.

reviewer2795649

Senior Data Architect at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

5.6

BiZZdesign HoriZZon's customer support is praised for promptness and professionalism, though technical support rating varies due to costs.

Sentiment score

5.5

Erwin Data Modeler support is skilled and helpful, but users sometimes face delays and inconsistencies, especially for advanced queries.

I was able to get support in real time and over one-on-one video meetings as well.

Muditasharma Sharma

Director at Walltech Solutions Inc

Any issues that arise have been addressed quickly, and solutions or timelines for fixes are communicated effectively.

Joanna Elizabeth Moore

Administrative Officer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

The technical support from the vendor of BiZZdesign HoriZZon has extensive documentation.

reviewer2704950

Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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The quality and speed of their support are excellent; everyone is very helpful, and they can solve problems quickly.

Yang Jiao

Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

This rating reflects my ability to effectively utilize the tool and get support for licensing issues, installation errors, or corrupted repositories end-to-end.

Sushree Panigrahi

Snowflake Data Engineer| Senior PLSQL Developer |Data Modeler|Assitant Vice Pre at Jp Morgan Chase & Co.

Quest is committed to keeping the product robust.

Anthony Woods

Data Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

5.5

BiZZdesign HoriZZon offers scalability, supporting varying organization sizes, but experiences vary regarding performance and data management challenges.

Sentiment score

6.9

erwin Data Modeler efficiently handles large data models and concurrent users, adaptable to evolving data needs with scalable performance.

The scalability of BiZZdesign HoriZZon rates quite highly at a 9 if not a 10.

reviewer2704950

Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

There are many attributes, so we can adapt the solution to our reality and environment.

reviewer2868378

De Pratique Architecture De Domaine Leader at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

In terms of scalability, we have had no issues adding more employees to BiZZdesign HoriZZon solution.

Claus Raae

Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS

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I would rate it probably a nine, making it a leader in data modeling.

Anthony Woods

Data Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

erwin Data Modeler had a very good standardization infrastructure and supported a controlled multi-user environment with check-ins and check-outs.

Monisha Sharma

Data Metrics Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Performance can degrade during larger collaborations and requires tuning for optimal performance.

Sushree Panigrahi

Snowflake Data Engineer| Senior PLSQL Developer |Data Modeler|Assitant Vice Pre at Jp Morgan Chase & Co.

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.7

BiZZdesign HoriZZon is highly stable and reliable, with minor issues outweighed by robust performance and dependable cloud functionality.

Sentiment score

6.6

Erwin Data Modeler is stable but struggles with large models, needing better auto-save and resource management.

I have not seen major downtime since I started using it in 2021.

reviewer2022765

Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

I can recall concretely that we were able to pinpoint the number of technology stacks that were being decommissioned or were on older versions much faster and be able to get on their renewal cycle early on, mitigating any risks with obsolete versions that could have happened.

Muditasharma Sharma

Director at Walltech Solutions Inc

The stability of BiZZdesign HoriZZon rates at a 9 since it's very stable.

reviewer2704950

Senior SAP Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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This lack of an auto-save methodology can be improved so that if a system crash occurs, work can be saved and rework can be avoided.

Khadarvalli Phatan

Data Modeler at Capgemini

New versions often introduce enhanced features but may cause model crashes due to memory exhaustion.

Anthony Woods

Data Architect at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Sometimes when I want to open the attribute editor, it stops working and the whole application freezes.

Yang Jiao

Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

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Room For Improvement

BiZZdesign HoriZZon needs UI, integration, and performance enhancements to resolve usability issues and increase user adoption.

Erwin Data Modeler needs a modern interface, improved performance, better collaboration, and expanded data support for enhanced usability.

Any AI solution requires that we keep a human eye on it and challenge the results that we have.

reviewer2868378

De Pratique Architecture De Domaine Leader at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

AI-related improvements, extraction of data more self-service, and human language-based queries are enhancements I wish BiZZdesign HoriZZon would pursue.

reviewer2022765

Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

There should also be an integration of an AI library that can help in getting the reference models from the internet and can compare it on the runtime.

Muhammad Muneeb Siddiqui

Senior at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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The previous version of erwin Data Modeler used to crash unaccountably, but this one hasn't ever crashed on me, so it's been a lot more stable than the previous version that we had.

Alton Thibodeaux

Data Warehouse Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

There are many features, and I would expect good documentation detailing each feature, including when and how to use it, to be very useful because data modeling is not very popular in the data area and there aren't many educational videos regarding erwin Data Modeler.

Yang Jiao

Senior Data Scientist at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees

Erwin Data Modeler could improve in areas such as the interface, as there are features like copy and paste, creating duplicates, and the visualization elements and toolbars which feel quite old.

Khadarvalli Phatan

Data Modeler at Capgemini

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Setup Cost

BiZZdesign HoriZZon pricing is considered high yet justified by features, with clear licensing and no hidden fees.

Erwin Data Modeler's high cost is offset by concurrent licensing's flexibility, benefiting large teams but challenging for smaller users.

DSB had issues with pricing and licenses during the first tender round about four years ago.

Claus Raae

Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS

Regarding pricing, setup costs, and licensing for BiZZdesign HoriZZon, I find them not very expensive.

reviewer2022765

Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is a bit of an expensive tool, but we think we get the value in return.

Lasse Storgaard

IT Architect at Sykehuspartner HF

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For a cloud or SaaS standard edition, it typically runs around two hundred to two hundred ninety-nine US dollars per month.

Sushree Panigrahi

Snowflake Data Engineer| Senior PLSQL Developer |Data Modeler|Assitant Vice Pre at Jp Morgan Chase & Co.

It is more targeted toward an enterprise level since organizations looking to store business information and relationship values may consider the pricing.

Khadarvalli Phatan

Data Modeler at Capgemini

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Valuable Features

BiZZdesign HoriZZon enhances decision-making and collaboration with user-friendly tools, data integration, and comprehensive architectural documentation.

Erwin Data Modeler simplifies database integration using visual diagrams, automates processes, and supports modern technologies and collaboration tools.

BiZZdesign HoriZZon's visual technologies and visual techniques help organizations make data-driven decisions by providing the required views for key stakeholders, including heat maps, road maps, project implementation, and other visualizations.

Maamoun Hasuneh

Chief Enterprise Architect at EVC

The best function of BiZZdesign HoriZZon is the visualization part, which is unique and the most useful in the product.

BijoyTalukder

Enterprise Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Exposing the repository content to the whole corporation has changed the way people work or collaborate by giving enterprise architects the ability to model and also enabling business owners to have the models approved because they understand the foundations for modeling in either ArchiMate, BPMN, or other modeling features.

Claus Raae

Partner and CEO at Raae-Consult ApS

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One of the key aspects of data governance is defining the data dictionary and clearly identifying which data is accessible by whom and what is not accessible, particularly regarding PII-related data.

Asish Sahu

SPM at Infosys

The way the data is organized and you have a visual of that organization helps a great deal in terms of trying to remember what you did and trying to retrieve the information.

Monisha Sharma

Data Metrics Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Migrating DDLs using erwin Data Modeler is easy because I just connect to the database and generate the data model from what is already implemented, making the process straightforward.

Celso Adamo

Data Modeler at FNB Mozambique

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Categories and Ranking

BiZZdesign HoriZZon

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

4th

Ranking in Business Process Design

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

erwin Data Modeler

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

1st

Ranking in Business Process Design

7th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Governance (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of BiZZdesign HoriZZon is 4.3%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of erwin Data Modeler is 8.0%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Architecture Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
erwin Data Modeler	8.0%
BiZZdesign HoriZZon	4.3%
Other	87.7%

Enterprise Architecture Management

Featured Reviews

reviewer2022765

Sr Consultant BI Z Zdesign Center Of Excellence at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees

Targeted stakeholder views have improved decision making and reduced architecture costs

BiZZdesign HoriZZon offers various valuable features. The best ones, besides those I have mentioned, include the AI space with the Diagram Describer and the Explorer functionality. I understand that BiZZdesign HoriZZon is also working on the Diagram Importer, which complements the Diagram Describer feature, providing full import and export functionality. Together with the contributor role and targeted stakeholder management, these features are essential. BiZZdesign HoriZZon introduced the Dynamic Solution Intent, enhancing the solution architecture by engaging diverse stakeholders with architectural artifacts. It supports the development of holistic solutions using reusable repository components. The deployment is hybrid cloud-based, specifically using Amazon Web Services as the cloud provider. I have also seen the implementation of return on investment features that contribute significantly to the organization’s overall effectiveness.

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Sushree Panigrahi

Snowflake Data Engineer| Senior PLSQL Developer |Data Modeler|Assitant Vice Pre at Jp Morgan Chase & Co.

Data modeling has transformed regulatory reporting and collaboration across cloud environments

In erwin Data Modeler, areas that have room for improvement include performance improvements. I see that large models sometimes cause it to be slow when opening. Impact analysis can lag as well. Version control is another aspect. If we have developed a current version, it is not integrated with Git where we can easily compare different versions. UI modernization is also something we cannot utilize as it is primarily for development. Additionally, cloud-specific optimizations are needed when it comes to Snowflake or Databricks. When it comes to AI aspects, auto-suggestions for normalization or identifying primary, foreign, or surrogate keys are areas that can be improved.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Energy/Utilities Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Marketing Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	20

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	16
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	40

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BiZZdesign HoriZZon?

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What is your primary use case for BiZZdesign HoriZZon?

My main use case for BiZZdesign HoriZZon is as a read-only content platform primarily for everyone. BiZZdesign HoriZZon was introduced to us as a read-only platform, and we have added value by targ...

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What advice do you have for others considering BiZZdesign HoriZZon?

While we covered most topics, I wish I had prepared more metric data. My advice for others considering BiZZdesign HoriZZon is, if you are already a customer, explore all features BiZZdesign HoriZZo...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for erwin Data Modeler by Quest?

I have no idea about the setup cost because I did not buy the license.

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What needs improvement with erwin Data Modeler by Quest?

The UI in erwin Data Modeler can be improved significantly because when any new person opens the tool, all the toolbars are kept open with many tools in view, making it appear chunky. If possible, ...

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What is your primary use case for erwin Data Modeler by Quest?

I primarly use erwin Data Modeler for modeling purposes. Once we have the business requirement, we create the models in erwin Data Modeler, and then we perform forward engineering to get the query ...

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Also Known As

HoriZZon

erwin DM

Overview

BiZZdesign HoriZZon offers robust enterprise architecture modeling, seamless collaboration, and supports ArchiMate standards, benefiting organizations with efficient integration capabilities, intuitive features, and stakeholder accessibility.

BiZZdesign HoriZZon facilitates enterprise architecture through its strong modeling features in Enterprise Studio, providing collaborative dashboards and integration with systems like ServiceNow and SQL databases. Known for quick loading times and diagrammatic representation, it supports multiple modeling languages while maintaining an intuitive web interface. Despite its strengths, organizations find challenges with interface complexity, high costs, a steep learning curve, and scalability in large datasets.

What are the key features of BiZZdesign HoriZZon?

Modeling in Enterprise Studio: Enables comprehensive architecture and process modeling.
Collaborative Dashboards: Promotes teamwork with shared perspectives.
ArchiMate Standards: Ensures compliance and consistency in modeling frameworks.
Integration Options: Seamlessly connects with ServiceNow and SQL databases.
Repository Management: Centralizes data for efficient governance.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Improved Decision Making: Facilitates informed choices through clear architecture representation.
Process Optimization: Streamlines operations leveraging capability mapping.
Accessibility for Stakeholders: Simplifies architectural insights for all involved parties.
Enhanced Governance: Supports enterprise-wide oversight and documentation management.

BiZZdesign HoriZZon serves industries focused on enterprise architecture, aiding in project governance and application portfolio management. Organizations in sectors like finance, manufacturing, and IT leverage it to align architectural elements with business goals, centralize architecture data, and optimize processes for better decision-making and oversight.

BiZZdesign

Erwin Data Modeler provides an effective approach to visualizing and managing data models. It assists in creating, reversing, and synchronizing data models with ease, supporting logical and physical transitions while enhancing understanding across teams.

Erwin Data Modeler is a comprehensive tool designed for professional database management. It offers capabilities to organize and enforce standards, automating script generation with robust reverse engineering and DDL output. Users can manage complex data environments, capitalize on integration with data intelligence, and maintain large-scale databases smoothly. Despite its strengths, improvements in multi-language support, database integration, and reporting features are needed. Users benefit from extensive support for conceptual, logical, and physical database modeling, enhancing architectural design and data governance for platforms like SQL Server, Oracle, and Teradata.

What are the key features of Erwin Data Modeler?

Visual Representation: Facilitates clear visualization of data models, aiding comprehension.
Versioning and Editing: Enhance usability with versioning and bulk editing capabilities.
Reverse Engineering: Offers powerful tools for reverse engineering and DDL generation.
Integration: Aligns with data intelligence to streamline database management.
Naming Standards: Enforces consistency with automated script creation.

What benefits should users consider in Erwin Data Modeler reviews?

Collaboration: Promotes team understanding and collaboration through visual tools.
Automation: Reduces manual effort through automated processes and integration.
Scalability: Handles large database management efficiently, crucial for enterprise settings.
Data Governance: Facilitates effective data governance with structured modeling.

Erwin Data Modeler finds application in industries focused on robust data management, implementing it for enterprise data warehouses, business domain models, and operational systems. It supports architectural design and governance, aligning with business applications demanding precise data representation and visualization.

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Sample Customers

T-Mobile, Shell, HSBC, Erasmus University, VIVAT Insurance

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