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QualiWare X vs Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 3, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

QualiWare X
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
19th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (47th)
Sparx Systems Enterprise Ar...
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Design (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of QualiWare X is 2.2%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is 8.7%, down from 12.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Architecture Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect8.7%
QualiWare X2.2%
Other89.1%
Enterprise Architecture Management
 

Featured Reviews

Gavin Bérubé - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Architect at a comms service provider with 5,001-10,000 employees
Works as a reference for architecture but not very intuitive
We use the solution as a reference for architecture so that we can connect business data applications. The tool helps us to know how these applications should be built. We use it mainly as reference material.  I like the solution's traceability.  The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I…
Milan Sterba - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Enterprise Architect at Deepview S.r.o.
Efficient documentation generation through organized model structure with a good price-performance ratio
Whenever I begin a new project with Sparx, I have to spend time training people on how to use it since it is not straightforward. Although it's a powerful product with plenty of features, it's not easy for even experienced users to find their way without guidance. This is not the most user-friendly solution.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is stable and easy to use."
"Enterprise architecture and a positive sense of understanding soon reached everyone."
"I like the solution's traceability."
"Provides a single repository for all architecture work."
"Solution architecture and design, however the database management area really was not usable."
"We can easily use it with our new customers."
"Sparx offers good flexibility."
"The TOGAF ADM model is most valuable, and it is also very cheap as compared to other options in the market."
"Initially, I used the temporary license for capturing some initial requirements on a new project restricting my use to the Desktop Edition."
"For the money, breadth of scope, depth of features, add-ons, customizability, and capabilities, it still ranks number one."
"We could capture the process models around 24 countries with all their local variations."
 

Cons

"The solution is not easy and intuitive to use. I would also like the software to have a reference metamodel that can guide the modeling."
"In the previous version, the web interface was unstable."
"I was not so satisfied with arrows in this program."
"I cannot get businesses to use Enterprise Architect as it is too complicated for them."
"The reporting needs improvement."
"Look and feel."
"The product needs better tools for defining report templates."
"Performance of remote rdbms is nightmare and the reason is that every link and every attribute is separate sequential insert/update to db."
"Whenever I begin a new project with Sparx, I have to spend time training people on how to use it since it is not straightforward."
"The documentation could be better. Where I work, we speak French and we don't speak English, so we don't have anything in French. It's perfect in English, but we need something in French."
"I think that collaboration can be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would rate the solution's pricing an eight out of ten since it's pretty expensive."
"The pricing is reasonable."
"We have an annual license, and it's very affordable."
"In terms of cost, Sparx EA is probably one of the cheapest tools I have ever used."
"Use floating licenses strategically."
"Pricing and licensing is very attractive, simple, and straightforward."
"It is cheaper than other solutions. Its cost is around $686 per year. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is priced well. The price we pay is approximately $20 per month. Other solutions I have found to be much more expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Government
20%
Construction Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business39
Midsize Enterprise20
Large Enterprise58
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect?
One of the reasons many public sector institutions in the Czech Republic use it is that it provides a very good price-performance ratio. While it might be cumbersome to learn, it still delivers exc...
What needs improvement with Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect?
Whenever I begin a new project with Sparx, I have to spend time training people on how to use it since it is not straightforward. Although it's a powerful product with plenty of features, it's not ...
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Sample Customers

Emiliambiente, OLI, Galletti, Hiref, Bugatti, Argelli, Culligan Italiana, Sal, Stefal Cablaggi, BrainBee Automotive, Varvel, Campagnola, Favini, G.F., Gruppo ROLD
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