# SAP LeanIX vs Archi: which do AI models recommend for EA tools, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, Enterprise architecture tools. Eight of fourteen models named SAP LeanIX first on the direct prompt; zero named Archi. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/operations/enterprise-architecture-tools/sap-leanix-vs-archi/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAP LeanIX | 25% | #1 of 10 | 15% | 33 | 12 of 14 |
| Archi | 11% | #4 of 10 | 0% | 14 | 11 of 14 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- GPT-5.4 mini: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Bizzdesign Horizzon, Orbus Software, Sparx Systems)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Orbus Software, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect)
- Grok 4.1 Fast: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Bizzdesign Horizzon, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect)
- Kimi K2: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Avolution ABACUS, Bizzdesign Enterprise Studio, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Bizzdesign Horizzon, Sparx Enterprise Architect)
- MiniMax M2.5: sap leanix first (first choices: Ardoq, SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Essential Cloud, Sparx Enterprise Architect)
- GPT-6 Luna: sap leanix first (first choices: SAP LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, OrbusInfinity)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither first, one named (first choices: Ardoq, LeanIX) (alternatives: Archi, Bizzdesign Horizzon)
- Muse Glimmer 30B: neither first, one named (first choices: Ardoq) (alternatives: Bizzdesign Horizzon, SAP LeanIX, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Sparx Enterprise Architect)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect) (alternatives: Ardoq, iServer365)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Sparx)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: LeanIX) (alternatives: Ardoq, Bizzdesign Horizzon, Sparx Systems)

## What the models said about SAP LeanIX

- "SAP LeanIX, if you need a highly bespoke metamodel... That's not a reason to avoid LeanIX if its standard model fits" (GPT-6 Luna, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Medium-High Risk: Customization & Data Model Rigidity ... LeanIX if you need deep customization" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Often targets larger enterprises; check if the licensing/price is competitive for <1k users." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, scale prompt, soft negative)
- "agile cloud-based solutions with strong integration and collaboration features are typically recommended, e.g. SAP LeanIX, Ardoq, or BlueDolphin" (Muse Glimmer 30B, scale prompt, first choice)
- "Choose LeanIX if you want to quickly understand what applications you own, how much they cost, and how they map to business goals." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, comparative prompt, first choice)
- "LeanIX is highly accessible for mid-market companies due to its out-of-the-box usability and modular pricing structure" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about Archi

- "For the most budget-conscious approach, Archi is an excellent starting point due to its simplicity, active community, and zero cost." (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "If your budget is truly limited, Archi (the free, open‑source ArchiMate editor) is still the best starting point for most companies." (GLM 4.7 FlashX, budget prompt, first choice)
- "If you need absolutely no cost and can work desktop-based, Archi is the standard starting point." (Muse Glimmer 30B, budget prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all fourteen models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.