# Archi: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 14 judge labels across 1 categories by 11 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/archi/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise architecture tools | 11% | 4 | 0% | 14 |

## What the models said for it

- "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, EA tools)
- "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, EA tools)
- "If you need absolutely no cost and can work desktop-based, Archi is the standard starting point." (Muse Glimmer 30B, EA tools)
- "If budget is extremely tight: Start with Archi — it's free, standards-compliant" (Kimi K2, EA tools)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.