Compare MEGA HOPEX vs. Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect
Sponsored
 | Mohamed Alshishani Chief, Service Delivery at IGA |
 | Carval Swaby CTO / Chief Architect and Strategist at CGS Strategy LLC |
 | Joshua Shoresh Management Consultant & Architect at Contextual Focus Limited |
Find out what your peers are saying about MEGA HOPEX vs. Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and other solutions. Updated: March 2021.
465,836 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Quotes From Members
We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
"For an internal project, this is a solution that you can install and have up and running quite quickly."
"We are documenting all of the processors and VPN. Then we are sharing it with our business users."
"I've found the active community most valuable but it also provides you with a lot of other features."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to share the logic within the rules engine with the business, so you can put it up for everybody to read."
"When I compare it with other BPM tools, like IBM, it is great, open source, and free when you use the community version."
"The solution is easily compatible with HTML forms and HTML language programming and that is the most significant part."
"The speed and execution of DMN was a big selling point for us. It's very good at conducting business processes that are easily modeled and presented in a way that's easy to understand."
"It allows me to present or to demonstrate the business process flow, visually, without having to resort to PowerPoint, Visio, or other products."
"The most valuable feature for this solution is the automatic updating and propagation of changes across the system."
"The initial setup was straightforward. With configuration, customizing or prepping the data and deployment, it took about one year to set up. We only needed two people to deploy and maintain the solution: one business architect and someone who specializes in customization and operations."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the reuse of common enterprise components and entities."
"I find the IT portfolio management very valuable and helpful."
"The solution is scalable. If a company needs to expand it, it's completely possible to do so."
"The most valuable feature is that the software controls everything from a single management window."
"Every module sets up the same information in a unique repository."
"This is a complete package with all of the functionality that we need."
"Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect supports multiple modeling languages like ArchiMate for database design, software lifecycle visualization, and team management."
"Some of the business processes are very easy to compare when you have the diagrams."
"I like that there is support for software patterns."
"The most valuable features are the flexibility and adaptability of Sparx Enterprise Architect."
"The most valuable feature is the integrated data model, so if I change the name of an item, all models using that object are automatically updated."
"Ability to keep inventory of reusable blocks, and use in different diagrams with views of various templates."
"The initial setup is easy."
"Scalability is not a problem. You can always increase the footprint of what the thing can do because it's so powerful."
Cons
"The GUI needs to be improved, with more configuration options."
"When you search for Camunda BPM resources or books on how to utilize Camunda BPM, it is lacking. When it comes to Alfresco, there are thousands of resources that can help you to utilize within AWS and its Group Services. I would like to see the usage of Camunda BPM on Amazon Web Services be improved."
"I would say that Camunda should actually focus on small cases as well. There's a lot of space out there, for small businesses. If they can, they should cater to them."
"I would like to see the forms engine available in the open-source version of this solution."
"I would like to have a feature for audit logging, audit logs and audit log management. And some history of use for the audit logs."
"I would also like a very easy to use form builder."
"Especially when you use the open-source version, there are issues with performance."
"If there were some industry templates it would have helped significantly, because it is similar to a process map for a domain. That is what we are currently creating, a domain-relevant process map."
"We would like to see integration with other products, such as being able to use our workflow with SharePoint and Microsoft Office."
"They do tend to push people to their professional services, instead of helping the customers with their problems. I understand this is their business. At the same time, however, they need to work on fact sheets or offer some program to help the customers who want to implement it themselves and to make it run properly in their environment."
"The tool usability is weak and it also has a high learning curve."
"Scalability can be a problem sometimes."
"The features are limited. I'm hoping in the future the solution will be bigger and include more items. Right now, overall, it needs more."
"I would like to see more regular updates released."
"Lacking more out of the box integrations."
"Better documentation and training would be helpful."
"There used to be that feature in ArchiMate Modeling of Enterprise Architect called inherited relationships. Now it's gone."
"I think that collaboration can be better."
"It would be nice to have it supported on the Linux operating system."
"Using EA involves a steep learning curve if you want to understand its capabilities and functionality."
"This solution should have better ease of use for the uninitiated."
"Not visually appealing."
"The documentation needs a bit of improvement. What I find is that when I'm trying to do something specific for some part of a project, in terms of documentation, it's kind of hard to get at figuring out if you don't use it all the time."
"I think the product is good. When I'm trying to do something specific for some part of project documentation, it's hard to get it figured out if you don't use it all the time. It's such a massive tool, it's hard to figure out how to dig in and get to the documentation where you have to be to get some idea of what to do. There are not a lot of examples that I'm aware of to be able to do that."
"We are using the open-source version of this solution."
"Camunda is much cheaper."
"I use the open-source free version."
"The open-source version of the product is free to use."
"The cost of this solution is better than some competing products."
"Licensing costs are anywhere from $80,000 to $100,000 USD per year."
"We use the open-source version, which can be used at no cost."
"I think Camunda BPM can improve their licensing costs. It isn't easy to find clients with Camunda BPM licenses mainly because it's quite expensive."
"If you want to use additional features, such as the Risk Management capability, then it is a little too expensive."
"It is very expensive."
"In terms of cost, Sparx EA is probably one of the cheapest tools I have ever used."
"The licensing is not as expensive as some of the other data modeling tools such as Erwin."
"Its price is very good for the value that you get with it."
"They have the price on their site for the enterprise version, and we do receive a small discount."
More Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Pricing and Cost Advice »
Use our free recommendation engine to learn which Architecture Management solutions are best for your needs.
465,836 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Top Answer: Hi dear knauf
its pleasure to see you in a good position, you were always in the top of specialist.
your advise and… more »
Top Answer: Hi Leandro,
those two BPM's shouldn't be compared on the functional level. They are different type of solutions.… more »
Top Answer:
Camunda BPM can be used to automate entire retail applications starting from customer purchases to return or… more »
Top Answer: Hi @Cheryl Joseph Looking at the crossover between Project and Portfolio management with EA, then Planview could be a… more »
Top Answer: The most valuable feature is that the software controls everything from a single management window.
Top Answer: The licensing is on a yearly basis. I'm not sure exactly what the yearly costs are, as I don't handle this aspect of the… more »
Ask a question
Earn 20 points
Compared 19% of the time.
Compared 14% of the time.
Compared 12% of the time.
Compared 9% of the time.
Compared 8% of the time.
Compared 31% of the time.
Compared 8% of the time.
Compared 5% of the time.
Compared 4% of the time.
Compared 2% of the time.
Compared 15% of the time.
Compared 12% of the time.
Compared 11% of the time.
Compared 10% of the time.
Compared 3% of the time.
Camunda BPM is a light-weight, open source platform for Business Process Management. It is a perfect match for general software development and provides powerful business-IT-alignment based on BPMN for structured workflows, CMMN for less structured cases and DMN for business rules.
Typical use cases for Camunda BPM are:
- Straight Through Processing (STP)
- Human Workflow Management
- (Dynamic) Case Management
- Business Rule Automation
MEGA’s HOPEX platform helps you to understand the relationships throughout your company’s ecosystem. If you think of your business like a Jenga tower, pulling out the wrong block could collapse your tower. MEGA provides visibility that enables you to make intelligent decisions and strategic investments, respond to market changes, and ensure that strategies are linked to execution. Now you’ll know which blocks to pull, and why.
With MEGA’s software platform, manage enterprise complexity for optimal business performance. Gain a stronger understanding of your organization’s strategy, investments, processes, risks, and IT landscape. We’re proud to have customers who have achieved a 300+% ROI. Together, let’s see how we can do even better for your business.
Sparx Enterprise Architect is a platform that accelerates and integrates software, business and systems development. Twice winner of Jolt and multiple SD Times Awards with an installed base of 580,000 + licenses, supported by 230 partners in 160 countries. From requirements to implementation and beyond, Sparx Systems' Enterprise Architect is a fully featured tool suite that lets you model, design, simulate, prototype, build, test, manage and trace from vision to solution.
Learn more about Camunda BPM
Learn more about MEGA HOPEX
Learn more about Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect
AT&T Inc., Allianz Indonesia, Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG, CSS Insurance, Provinzial NordWest Insurance Services, VHV Group, freenet Group, Swisscom AG, Zalando SE, Accruent
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
OmniLink
Financial Services Firm27%
Comms Service Provider20%
Non Profit13%
Government13%
Computer Software Company28%
Comms Service Provider20%
Financial Services Firm11%
Government5%
Financial Services Firm40%
Insurance Company20%
Sports Company10%
Energy/Utilities Company10%
Computer Software Company22%
Comms Service Provider15%
Insurance Company10%
Financial Services Firm10%
Government18%
Financial Services Firm15%
Energy/Utilities Company12%
Manufacturing Company9%
Computer Software Company25%
Comms Service Provider19%
Government9%
Manufacturing Company8%
Small Business48%
Midsize Enterprise23%
Large Enterprise29%
Small Business13%
Midsize Enterprise27%
Large Enterprise60%
Small Business30%
Midsize Enterprise25%
Large Enterprise45%
Small Business32%
Midsize Enterprise18%
Large Enterprise50%
Small Business11%
Midsize Enterprise17%
Large Enterprise72%
Find out what your peers are saying about MEGA HOPEX vs. Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and other solutions. Updated: March 2021.
465,836 professionals have used our research since 2012.
MEGA HOPEX is ranked 7th in Architecture Management with 8 reviews while Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is ranked 1st in Architecture Management with 21 reviews. MEGA HOPEX is rated 7.2, while Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of MEGA HOPEX writes "A straightforward initial setup with helpful technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect writes "Great pricing with an easy initial setup and a comprehensive toolkit". MEGA HOPEX is most compared with ARIS BPM, Visio, Bizagi, Avolution ABACUS and BiZZdesign HoriZZon, whereas Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is most compared with Visual Paradigm, No Magic MagicDraw, Visio, ARIS BPM and erwin Evolve. See our MEGA HOPEX vs. Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect report.
See our list of best Architecture Management vendors and best Business Process Design vendors.
We monitor all Architecture Management reviews to prevent fraudulent reviews and keep review quality high. We do not post reviews by company employees or direct competitors. We validate each review for authenticity via cross-reference with LinkedIn, and personal follow-up with the reviewer when necessary.