Visual Paradigm Reviews

I am a consultant and I have many projects with my customers where I use Visual Paradigm for business, process, and software analysis models.

The most valuable feature of the Visual Paradigm that I use is process modeling. Additionally, the solution has a complete set of features.

Many companies and organizations use the Visual Paradigm for their goals and for many different purposes. It has many advanced features that you can use for enterprise architecture. There are many use cases it can be used for, such as strategies modeling and documenting enterprise architecture, software development, and business analysis. There are approximately 50 different models you can use and all of them are connected together. For example, we can use form modeling in BPMN modeling, or BPMN modeling in data modeling.

Visual Paradigm could improve many aspects. The performance could be better because it can be low. When we have large and complicated models, it has a low speed and many bugs. Sometimes the solution stops and you have to restart Microsoft Windows on your PC. The larger database modeling cannot be done properly, I have to use another solution called SAP PowerDesigner.

SAP PowerDesigner is only a little bit better when it comes to performance. Visual Paradigm was made with Java, and Java consumes a lot of RAM. However, Visual Paradigm has better modeling tools than other solutions, such as SAP PowerDesigner.

The interface and memos are a little unordinary. When we want to teach it to our teams and customers' teams, it is unusual. The manuals should be more similar to iPhones to make it easy for students to learn. They will become comfortable with the features, but the beginning can be a challenge.

In a future release, Visual Paradigm should add more Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) modeling process maps. For example, when we want to export BPMN models to Microsoft Visio, we have some issues. Their exporter does not work properly. It is not a feature to add, but it is a bug, they should fix. The process simulation could use some improvement. 

Visual Paradigm has many spaces to expand and improve. If they can prepare a non-Java version, it would be a good decision for them because many users leave Visual Paradigm because of this.

I have been using Visual Paradigm for approximately 10 years.

Visual Paradigm is a stable solution. However, I have approximately 16 GB RAM in the PC I use for Visual Paradigm and everything operates well. However, when you are in an organization, they have many different PC and they have many problems. They have a stable version, but you have to have good RAM and a good CPU.

Visual Paradigm has some scaling features but to use them there is a steep learning curve and the features could improve. The scalability of the solution is limited.

I have approximately 10 people in my organization using this solution. My customer's users' usage of the solution varies depending on their organization. However, they typically have 10 to 50 persons using it.

In Iran, we are limited in using international software. My company and customers, cannot use many direct supports, but we can use Visual Paradigm's Q&A online documents. We solve our problems with online support.

Visual Paradigm has good documentation for learning and for its features. It is detailed and well organized.

Some of the companies that use the solution have bought licensing outside of Iran and they did experience the support, and their feedback was good. I  was not directly connected with support teams.

I use SAP PowerDesigner in parallel with Visual Paradigm, and they have many similarities because their purpose is the same. 

Visual Paradigm is modern because of its UX, it gives a very good user experience, and has more models. For example, we can see many prepared models for modeling, but SAP PowerDesigner doesn't have some of these concepts. For example, you can document strategies in Visual Paradigm, but you cannot do it in PowerDesigner. We have a good user experience when we model with Visual Paradigm. The SAP PowerDesigner has more dated modeling tools.

An additional benefit of Visual Paradigm is the documenting engine. It has a very good documenting engine, which SAP PowerDesigner does not have. The documenting engine work by selecting your different models and text, and it generates the document for you. It maps it to a Word version, with all of your models, tables, and relations. It is a highly useful feature. One of our reasons for using Visual Paradigm is this document feature.

The initial setup of Visual Paradigm is very easy and simple.

All of the case tools, such as PowerDesigner and System Architect are easy to set up.

I rate the setup of Visual Paradigm a five out of five.

Visual Paradigm has two models available. One of them is the educational edition, and another is the business edition. For my personal usage, I use the educational version mostly. In a project, my customers have to purchase a license. 

The educational version that is offered is free but it is not an open source version.

It is a good solution but the performance, scalability, and other aspects could improve. I would not need to use SAP PowerDesigner if they improved the aspects that I mentioned.

I rate Visual Paradigm an eight out of ten.

What I found most valuable in Visual Paradigm is diagramming. I had a great user experience as diagramming in the tool is easy and convenient, even for complex diagrams or models. Visual Paradigm is the perfect tool for me, and I prefer it over Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.

Visual Paradigm is better for collaboration if you consider, for example, versioning, so this is another valuable tool feature that's simple and embedded in the solution. In Visual Paradigm, it's also easy to set up the project with team members and collaborate, and it's also a pro of the tool.

In terms of room for improvement in Visual Paradigm, I tried looking for one. I'm pleased with the tool, but it would be great if you could integrate Visual Paradigm with more tools.

For example, when moving from Visual Paradigm to another tool, such as Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, the process could be improved a bit. Still, I wonder if it's not limited by the standards Visual Paradigm follows, such as XMI files. It could be connected to limitations related to the standards rather than a tool limitation. When you move projects from Visual Paradigm into Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect via XMI files, you lose all your notes from the elements, so this is an area for improvement in Visual Paradigm.

Another point is that TOGAF and ArchiMate could be supported in Visual Paradigm as part of a lower level of licensing or cheaper licensing models, that would be best for me.

I've used Visual Paradigm for fifteen years. I had an excellent experience with this tool. I'm still using it, but only a little.

In general, Visual Paradigm is a stable solution. Every new release of the tool is smooth, so I found that Visual Paradigm is okay stability-wise.

I've contacted the technical support for Visual Paradigm, and it's okay in terms of giving quick answers and being helpful.

Positive

At first, I was using just one solution, Visual Paradigm. I'm happy with it, but because Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is a standard in my country, I also started using Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect. I prefer Visual Paradigm, though.

Regarding which solution is better, that would depend on your main project goal. If you're more oriented to modeling and modeling itself is most valuable to you, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is a bit better because you have better control of the models you create, so that's a plus. If you're into modeling for your programming project, I'd prefer Visual Paradigm over Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect. Visual Paradigm is best for programming-oriented architects rather than for enterprise architects.

The initial setup for Visual Paradigm is effortless.

Pricing for Visual Paradigm is a four out of five for me. I'm happy with its pricing.

I'm using both Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and Visual Paradigm.

I prefer the desktop version of Visual Paradigm, so it's the one I'm using.

My previous company had about twenty to thirty users of Visual Paradigm who used the tool simultaneously for small, distributed projects. My current company prefers Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect because it has a different versioning type than Visual Paradigm. Still, I'm using both Visual Paradigm and Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect.

My rating for Visual Paradigm is ten out of ten. I'm a devoted user of the solution and have nothing negative to say about it.

My company has no partnership with Visual Paradigm, and I'm just a tool user.

My primary use case of this tool is for process modeling. It's not a fully BPM tool, it's just for process modeling. I use it for as-is and to-be process modeling. 

Some of the most valuable features of this process modeling tool are process simulation and process animation. 

It's still early for me to comment since I've only been using it for two months, but the responsiveness when diagramming needs to be improved. 

An additional feature I would like to see is a publishing feature. If they created a much better publishing feature, it would be better. 

I have been working with this solution for two months. 

The stability and performance are beautiful. This product doesn't require any maintenance. It has two modes, so you can have some information on a local repository. If you have a local repository, you need to maintain that, but otherwise there's no required maintenance. 

Scalability isn't an issue with this solution because it's on a modeling framework. It has all the features required. My customers are medium-sized companies, around three to four hundred people. 

My experience with customer support was fantastic. 

I have also worked with SAP Signavio and IBM Blueworks Live. In comparison, Visual Paradigm is very comprehensive since all the BPM and 2.0 modeling processes are available. Blueworks Live is not as complete when compared to Visual Paradigm, which is a very mature product. 

The initial setup was very simple. It barely took twenty minutes. 

I implemented through an in-house team. My company is partnered with Visual Paradigm Software and an authorized reseller.

The pricing of Visual Paradigm is very appropriate and affordable. There are no hidden costs involved. 

If you are considering implementing Visual Paradigm, you should have a thorough knowledge of BPM and 2.0. If you're looking for a real comprehensive modeling software, more than just a process mapping tool, this is one of the best solutions. 

I rate Visual Paradigm a nine out of ten. 

What I like best about Visual Paradigm is its simple GUI, especially since I'm a new user. In my two years of experience with this tool, I didn't find it complex because I was able to learn how to use it via YouTube videos. Visual Paradigm is enough for me.

I also find the bridging feature in the tool valuable.

For me, what needs improvement in Visual Paradigm is the limited features included in the $99 license, which is the cheapest option. If more features could be included in the cheapest licensing package, Visual Paradigm would be better, especially for businesses that have a limited budget for buying software.

I've been using Visual Paradigm for two years now.

So far, Visual Paradigm has been stable in the two years I've been using it. It's great stability-wise because it has weekly updates. When I turn on Visual Paradigm, it updates itself, so it's stable.

I never had any issues with Visual Paradigm, so I didn't contact the technical support team. If I come across an issue, I'll search for answers on the internet first.

Visual Paradigm costs $99 per license. I chose the cheapest option from the pricing list.

I evaluated Sparx, but Visual Paradigm is the best choice for me, budget-wise. When I'm looking for new modeling software, I'd rather get the cheapest pricing with fewer features than worry about higher pricing.

I use Visual Paradigm for work, in particular, the application, not the online version.

My advice to anyone looking into using Visual Paradigm is to compare prices with competitors first. Before I decided to go with Visual Paradigm, I compared it with Sparx and other UML software online. Pricing is important because I belong to a small company with a limited operating budget. I prefer Visual Paradigm over others because it has a bridging feature and it's cheaper. I'd recommend it to friends, colleagues, or anyone else because of its pricing.

At the moment, my rating for Visual Paradigm is seven out of ten.

I use Visual Paradigm for class diagrams and entity relationship diagrams.

What I really value in Visual Paradigm is ease of use. It's a good product. It also has different features and has more functionalities for different diagrams.

When compared to Lucidchart, Visual Paradigm is heavier than Lucidchart, though this product does provide more functionality. Its a trade-off between simplicity and complexity, with Visual Paradigm having more complexity, which could be an area for improvement.

I've been using Visual Paradigm for eight months, and I'm using its latest version.

Visual Paradigm has good stability.

The initial setup for Visual Paradigm was simple. It only took 10 minutes.

I did the installation for this product myself.

This product is fairly cheap. If you want more complex features, e.g. integration with other products, it does require an additional cost, but I do not need those functionalities currently.

I evaluated Lucidchart.

Visual Paradigm is the best product I've used.

I'm just using this product for a drawing diagram, so I'm not looking for any integration, or any other feature it doesn't provide.

As Visual Paradigm is an on-premise product, it doesn't require deployment. It only needed to be installed. It also doesn't require maintenance.

Five people use this product in the organization, and it's mostly used on a daily basis.

If I compare Lucidchart with this product, Lucidchart is very simple to use when drawing diagrams, while Visual Paradigm has more functionalities and features you can apply to different diagrams.

My advice to people looking into implementing this product is that it's simple to use, and it has different functionalities and standard diagram features, so I'm recommending using it for designing purposes.

I'm giving Visual Paradigm a score of eight out of ten.

We are using Visual Paradigm as a VPM process model and enterprise architect.

The most valuable feature of Visual Paradigm is the ability to design form flows, add libraries, create organizational charts, and connect them all together.

Visual Paradigm can improve by having better process mining tools and model integration.

I have been using Visual Paradigm for approximately one year.

The solution is stable.

I rate the stability of Visual Paradigm an eight out of ten.

We have 10 people using this solution in my organization.

The community support is very helpful.

The initial setup of Visual Paradigm was simple.

I rate the setup of Visual Paradigm an eight out of ten.

We did the implementation of the solution in-house.

This is an open-sourced solution, it is free to use.

I would advise new users of this solution to watch the introduction videos.

I rate Visual Paradigm a five out of ten.

The solution is used to help teach software engineering.

The most valuable feature is the software modeling for UML, BPMN, and SoaML.

The solution can improve by updating the user interface and graphics. The solution also supports a few glitches in the methodologies that need to be corrected.

I have been using Visual Paradigm for 15 years.

The solution is stable.

The solution appears to be scalable but I have limited experience using it with large groups.

The initial setup is extremely straightforward. You just need to download the solution and install it on your device.

The implementation was completed in-house.

Compared to other solutions such as IBM Rational which is expensive, Visual Paradigm is priced low.

I give the solution a nine out of ten.

I recommend the solution to everyone. It is easy to use and priced well.

We are working on enterprise architecture and have a banking business model we make available for the customers.

Visual Paradigm has many benefits over Spark, mostly importing and testing the rules. I can also do entity relationships on Paradigm. Plus, it is very well documented.

The user interface is not easy to navigate, so it should be made easier.

There is always room for improvement. The pricing could be a bit cheaper, and more automation and updates should be introduced.

I have been using Visual Paradigm for two years now.

It is a stable product. I would rate it nine out of ten. But not a complete ten because there is always room for improvement.

It is a scalable solution.

The initial setup was straightforward.

We evaluated IBM and Spark but chose Visual Paradigm because customers asked us to do so.

It's an easy to use, well-documented and stable product.

Overall, I rate it a nine out of ten.