# Ardoq: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 47 judge labels across 1 categories by 13 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/ardoq/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise architecture tools | 18% | 2 | 15% | 47 |

## What the models said for it

- "Dynamic visualization & linking complex relationships. Very user-friendly for non-architects. | Great for "living repository" approach." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, EA tools)
- "Ardoq is the most cited "modern" option for teams that want browser-based real-time collaboration and automated dependency mapping." (Muse Glimmer 30B, EA tools)
- "LeanIX and Ardoq are usually the strongest fits because they prioritize portfolio views, impact analysis, and change planning" (Perplexity Sonar, EA tools)
- "Start with Ardoq if you have ~50–200 applications and want professional APM capabilities without enterprise bloat." (Kimi K2, EA tools)

## And against it

- "Avoid high-end tools like LeanIX, Bizzdesign, or Ardoq" (Grok 4.1 Fast, EA tools)
- "High Risk: Pricing/Packaging Changes ... Ardoq if you have a very large application portfolio (>1,000 apps) and budget sensitivity." (DeepSeek V4 Flash, EA tools)
- "Ardoq is an example often flagged for this: ... exclusively a cloud-hosted SaaS platform — there is no on-premises deployment option" (Muse Glimmer 30B, EA tools)
- "frequently cost upwards of $10,000 to $50,000+ per year, placing them far out of reach for companies with limited budgets" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, EA tools)

## In its own words

What Ardoq's own pages state, read 2026-10-05. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Enterprise Architecture Software (https://ardoq.com/)
- For: Enterprise Architects (https://ardoq.com/)
- Price stated: Unlimited users. Simple, predictable app-based pricing. (https://www.ardoq.com/plans)
- Free plan or trial: We do not offer a generic free trial, but we frequently offer guided pilots. (https://www.ardoq.com/plans)
- Certifications: Gartner® Leader for the fifth consecutive year in the 2025 Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Architecture Tools, Certification Program, Ardoq Affinity Partner Certification Program
- Customers named: Serta Simmons, Asda, STIHL, Tenneco, 7 Eleven, SmartestEnergy, Premier Tech, Jack in the Box

## What it publishes

Every page ardoq.com exposes, read 2026-09-29: 1139 addresses. By kind, pages and the last 90 days:

- blog: 306 pages, 16 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-24
- case study: 58 pages, 2 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-09-14
- webinar or virtual event: 51 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- conference or event: 15 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2021-08-24
- comparison: 9 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-17
- template or tool: 2 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest undated
- glossary or explainer: 4 pages, 0 in the last 90 days, latest 2024-01-16
- news or press: 44 pages, 1 in the last 90 days, latest 2026-08-26
- Recent: 2026-09-24 blog: 8 new architecture agents https://www.ardoq.com/blog/8-new-architecture-agents
- Recent: 2026-09-23 blog: Enterprise ai trust inflection point https://www.ardoq.com/blog/enterprise-ai-trust-inflection-point
- Recent: 2026-09-22 blog: Ardoq ai assistant upgrades https://www.ardoq.com/blog/ardoq-ai-assistant-upgrades
- Recent: 2026-09-18 blog: Operational resilience dora nist2 https://www.ardoq.com/blog/operational-resilience-dora-nist2
- Recent: 2026-09-15 blog: Ardoq ai assistant https://www.ardoq.com/blog/ardoq-ai-assistant
- Recent: 2026-09-14 case study: Liantis executive insight https://www.ardoq.com/customers/liantis-executive-insight

## 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.