Sparx Enterprise Architect vs Violet UML Editor
| Sparx Enterprise Architect | Violet UML Editor | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Diagram types | UML Use Case, Activity, State, Interaction Overview, Sequence, Communication, Package, Class, Object, Composite, Component, Deployment; BPMN; SysML | class, sequence, state, object, use case |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes | — |
| Export formats | XMI, PDF, HTML, RTF, XSD, DDL | PNG, JPEG |
| Import formats | XMI, JAR, .NET assemblies, XML Schema, WSDL | — |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Version history | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Diagram Software. On Inferse, Sparx Enterprise Architect scores higher on our published basis.