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MEGA HOPEX vs RSA Archer comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

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
5.7
MEGA HOPEX improves ROI by centralizing documentation, enhancing efficiency, and simplifying tasks and licensing compared to other EA tools.
Sentiment score
7.1
RSA Archer streamlines operations by automating processes, centralizing data, and enhancing risk management for high ROI and cost savings.
It relates to the effectiveness of employees and the time taken to complete tasks manually versus using the RSA system.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.1
MEGA HOPEX offers responsive customer service and reliable support, with paid options for complex issues and helpful community resources.
Sentiment score
6.3
Users experience varied satisfaction with RSA Archer support, appreciating prompt assistance but sometimes requiring escalation for complex issues.
In our AMC, we need to contact them first for first-level support, and if they cannot respond or do not have a fix, they escalate it to HOPEX.
Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
The response time from RSA Archer's support team is not an issue; usually, there's no problem getting a timely response, but there could be more knowledgeable agents available.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
They are responsive and perform well in technical support.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
MEGA HOPEX is scalable and adaptable for organizations, but larger implementations require careful management to avoid performance issues.
Sentiment score
7.1
RSA Archer offers scalable solutions for multiple organizations, though effectiveness varies with strategy, deployment, and resource management.
Scalability depends on the number of servers, including web and service servers.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
The level of scalability depends on customization and how skillful our customization team is.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
MEGA HOPEX is generally stable, with stability varying based on customization levels, resolved issues, and external platform interactions.
Sentiment score
6.1
RSA Archer is stable and improved, though performance varies with resources and user load, rating around seven to eight.
Performance issues arise mainly since it is not a core service for most organizations, so the resources provided are fewer.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
Head OT Risk Management & Compliance at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company
 

Room For Improvement

MEGA HOPEX faces stability, usability, and integration issues, lacking intuitive interface, comprehensive support, and efficient customization capabilities.
RSA Archer struggles with outdated interface, complex workflows, costly updates, and lacks intuitive design and efficient integrations.
Having something similar to ARIS would make it easier to build dashboards, providing a what-you-see-is-what-you-get experience, allowing me to drag and drop elements, configure them, and test queries.
Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
MegaHOPEX lacks comprehensive features that a governance tool should have, particularly in data governance.
Data Governance Leader at Adres
While the AI features are emerging and the cost is comparatively low, it's not yet up to the market standard.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
A remaining area for improvement is integration. There should be built-in integration mechanisms, for example, for organizations switching from platforms like ServiceNow to Archer, instead of custom integrations for each client.
It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, in any information technology area, having the ability to provide feedback is beneficial.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
 

Setup Cost

MEGA HOPEX is considered expensive, with yearly licensing and consulting costs, posing challenges for smaller organizations and enterprise users.
RSA Archer is costly but valued for flexibility and functionality, appealing more to large enterprises than smaller ones.
after comparing it with other products in the market, I would rate it around six or seven out of ten, as the price is relative.
 

Valuable Features

MEGA HOPEX offers IT portfolio management, process mapping, compliance, and data integration, enhancing collaboration, governance, and workflow efficiency.
RSA Archer enhances governance, risk, and compliance with configurable modules, automation, robust security, and strong reporting, appealing to users.
MEGA HOPEX has extensive modeling capabilities and can be modeled in different ways.
Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
In the banking sector, Archer has been used to automate processes such as business continuity management, transitioning from manual processes to automated systems.
The helpful features of RSA Archer include providing an integrated overview of the landscape in the company, which leads the user to use the same inventory and other components, sharing the same set of references and objects we are working on.
SW tester / Support, Helpdesk / Test Manager at ICZ a.s.
This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
 

Categories and Ranking

MEGA HOPEX
Ranking in GRC
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (3rd), Business Process Design (7th)
RSA Archer
Ranking in GRC
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (1st), IT Vendor Risk Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the GRC category, the mindshare of MEGA HOPEX is 1.2%, down from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 7.9%, down from 16.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
RSA Archer7.9%
MEGA HOPEX1.2%
Other90.9%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

AB
Administrator at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Supports process modeling and customization but needs better reporting flexibility and UI improvements
As an administrator, I would improve MEGA HOPEX by adding a WYSIWYG feature for building reports, which would be very helpful. Additionally, I would want reporting customization from the front end web application, not only from the Windows app, which is the customizer. If all changes could be made in the web application, that would be beneficial because every time we need to request access to the server, it takes time in large organizations and involves multiple levels of approvals from cybersecurity and IT security, which can block the project. Regarding dashboards in MEGA HOPEX, they could definitely be better. Having something similar to ARIS would make it easier to build dashboards, providing a what-you-see-is-what-you-get experience, allowing me to drag and drop elements, configure them, and test queries. Moreover, RFQL language is not common, so in MEGA HOPEX, I need to learn RFQL querying. In terms of additional features for MEGA HOPEX, I would appreciate more features for workflows. There are limitations in customizing the email notifications sent during workflows. When creating a workflow, I can configure actions and customize the text, but not the header and footer. Therefore, all emails from the tool come with a MEGA HOPEX header. In large organizations like BPM COE, we want to have our own logo, header, and footer in those emails, but this is not configurable, which I find limiting. I would appreciate easier features to customize workflows and create workflows.
CJ
Information Security Specialist at Dubai Health Authority
Centralized management strengthens compliance with good look and feel
From my perspective as a customer and end user, Archer has an impressive look and feel, but the most adaptive feature is its ease of configuration which helps to enhance our process according to our maturity. It's more about our organization getting centralized with an integrated approach that focuses on risk governance and compliance. When can provide a detailed dashboards to management with the details of risks from top-down or bottom-up prioritizing actions based on its criticality or necessity. This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
9%
Government
9%
Insurance Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Insurance Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise24
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise25
 

Questions from the Community

Any experience with Strategic Project Portfolio Management Solutions?
Hi @Cheryl Joseph ​Looking at the crossover between Project and Portfolio management with EA, then Planview could be a good choice. If looking at Portfolio Management from an EA perspective then Le...
What do you like most about RSA Archer?
It has various valuable features. For example, showing us if a control aligns with specific standards or frameworks helps us understand it better and verify its compliance.
What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
While it provides benefits in terms of security, the pricing is a bit higher than customers typically expect. It would be helpful if RSA Archer had the capability for two-way integration because, i...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
Regarding the compliance, risk, and governance tools, I am comfortable discussing the tools in the GRC category. The specific module from ServiceNow is the ServiceNow Compliance, Risk, and Governan...
 

Comparisons

 

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Sample Customers

Aetna, Fannie Mae, M&T Bank, Glatfelter Insurance Group, Zions Management Services Company, The College Board, Baxter Credit Union, AXA Financial, Missouri Department of Conservation, New York State OTDA, MEG Energy Corp, Walgreens, Procter & Gamble, Biogen Idec, Gilead Sciences, Organic Valley, Trinity Health, Nissan and Ford
T-Systems, Bridge Point, Equifax, First Data, Global Imaging Company, Manulife Financial
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