Sparx Pro Cloud Server vs iServer comparison

Orbus Software and Sparx Systems are both solutions in the Enterprise Architecture Management category. Orbus Software is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0, while Sparx Systems is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. Orbus Software holds a 4.2% mindshare in AM, compared to Sparx Systems’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 85% of Orbus Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sparx Systems users who would recommend it.

iServer

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85% willing to recommend

Sparx Pro Cloud Server

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 3, 2024

iServer and Sparx Pro Cloud Server compete in enterprise architecture tools. Sparx Pro Cloud Server offers superior value due to its extensive feature set.

Features: iServer provides seamless integration with existing systems, scalability, and strong support for enterprise architecture frameworks. Sparx Pro Cloud Server offers robust collaboration tools, comprehensive model management, and extensive customization options.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: iServer is known for a straightforward deployment process and comprehensive customer support. Sparx Pro Cloud Server offers cloud-based deployment, requiring technical expertise for optimal configuration.

Pricing and ROI: iServer typically has lower initial setup costs, appealing for short-term ROI. Sparx Pro Cloud Server's higher initial investment may offer better long-term ROI due to its features and customization potential.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

iServer

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

8th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (16th)

Sparx Pro Cloud Server

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of iServer is 4.2%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sparx Pro Cloud Server is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
iServer	4.2%
Sparx Pro Cloud Server	0.9%
Other	94.9%

Enterprise Architecture Management

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Antonios Lazanakis

Senior IT Solution Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Flexible, easy to use, and easy to import data

We use iServer to establish an enterprise architecture function in our organization iServer is a very flexible platform for defining your own enterprise architecture model. It is very easy to import data, and we also have good integration with Visual Drawing Tools and SharePoint. The solution is…

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Pawel-Gawronski

Enterprise Architect at BEC

A cloud SaaS solution for collaboration with customer support

There could be improvement in connecting to and securing this connection. Spark is not up to date on its Insight dashboard compared to competitors, but this impacts the digital experience. It is important for the team to continue working on this tool without disruption. So maybe this is an area for improvement to have a better Insight.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has wide use within Microsoft products. The integration with Microsoft products, and, in particular, Microsoft Office, is great."

"The most valuable features of iServer are the integration with Microsoft Office and the interface is similar to Microsoft applications making them easy to use."

"iServer is a solution that helps catalog enterprise architect solutions and catalog information."

"iServer is a very flexible platform for defining your own enterprise architecture model."

"iServer has valuable features for workflow and document management."

"The solution is easily modified to suit your needs."

"Good and effective reporting features, which help in decision making."

"I have to think less with this solution. It's simple."

More iServer pros

"The solution's most valuable feature is ArchiMate which I use daily."

"We have found the technical support to be helpful."

Cons

"There can be some performance issues using the solution that should be improved. When you make modifications modify to files there are embedded data within that can take a while to process."

"The one issue is that if you want to import predefined work, you need to put the licensing model in. So if you wanted to import work that was done before, you then need to buy a separate product for that."

"Enhancing integration options with ERP or ITSM-related solutions for triggering automated requests for process definitions, changes, and tracking them in the iServer."

"I haven't used this solution long enough to know what areas could be improved."

"iServer is a solid tool. Occasionally, we needed to contact the vendor to clarify details such as porting issues, missing components, and model specifics."

"The migration tool needs to be included in the main package, and not as a separate license."

"Cannot see which activities are control activities."

"The performance is slow, which is something that should be improved."

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"The user-friendliness could be even better."

"The solution should allow easier access with enhanced customization options for web page DHTML."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is cheaper than its competitors."

"Aim for the exact number of people who shall define/review approve and view the processes, as it will impact the cost."

"The product has a moderate pricing."

"It's about 13K to set up and 9K for the license for three months. I think it's about 20K a year, but we haven't firmed up on pricing yet because the price depends on how long we commit to the solution."

"They offer annual subscriptions for developing countries, which are not affordable for small or medium businesses."

"The price of iServer is reasonable compared to other solutions."

"The solution's Ultimate Plan costs $399 per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

21%

Government

12%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about iServer?

iServer has valuable features for workflow and document management.

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What needs improvement with iServer?

iServer should invest in enhancing the capabilities of the embedded drawing tool, draw.io. draw.io is a drawing tool used to draw architectural diagrams, flow diagrams, etc. It is an alternative to...

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What is your primary use case for iServer?

We use iServer to establish an enterprise architecture function in our organization.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

We're paying 15 dollars per user per month for large teams, which is more expensive than the competition, but it has more features, such as cloud VPN and testing. There is no other cost apart from ...

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What needs improvement with Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

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What is your primary use case for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

Firstly, we use this solution to enable collaboration among our international teams. Our applications are in the cloud, and most issues are on AWS. We have a central place to store and work on our ...

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Overview

iServer is a unified software platform and enterprise modeling environment that extends and enhances the familiar, market leading Microsoft Visio and Office products. Core capabilities provided by iServer include an enhanced Microsoft Visio diagramming interface, a powerful central repository for all enterprise architecture or business process models and documentation, and a range of tools for visualization, analysis and decision making.

Orbus Software

Share, review and inform

Pro Cloud Server opens your entire enterprise to your modeling efforts, enabling stakeholders to have secure access for discussion and review. WebEA, hosted on Pro Cloud Server, complements Enterprise Architect by providing a real-time view of project content, anywhere, anytime....

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Sample Customers

Barclays, Cathay Pacific, Deloitte, British Gas, MasterCard

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