Archi® is a free, open source, cross-platform tool and editor to create ArchiMate models.
The Archi® modelling tool is targeted toward all levels of Enterprise Architects and Modellers. It provides a low cost to entry solution to users who may be making their first steps in the ArchiMate modelling language, or who are looking for a free, cross-platform ArchiMate modelling tool for their company or institution and wish to engage with the language within a TOGAF® or other Enterprise Architecture framework.
ArchiMate® is an open and independent Enterprise Architecture modelling language that supports the description, analysis and visualization of architecture within and across business domains. ArchiMate is one of the open standards hosted by The Open Group and is fully aligned with TOGAF®.
Publisher’s description
What is Archi?
Archi by Phillip Beauvoir & Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie is open-source Windows software in the 3d & cad category. It ranks 15th by popularity among 3d & cad in this catalogue. It is written in Java.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 30,187 times. The source code on GitHub (archimatetool/archi) has 1,291 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .archimate. Similar programs include PrusaSlicer, MeshLab and Ultimaker Cura.
Project description on GitHub: “Archi: ArchiMate Modelling Tool”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Archi is an open-source 3d & cad tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Archi safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
383162F08C93EDFD76A7FF4B9FD619788D65DF5DA6246D0724162645561FE073· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the archimatetool/archi repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Security policy10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Static code analysis10
- Licence declared10
- Restricted token permissions0
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Pinned dependencies0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.10Latest | September 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Archi.Archi -echoco install Archi -yscoop install extras/archiArchi-Win64-Setup-5.10.0.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Phillip Beauvoir & Jean-Baptiste Sarrodie
- Category
- 3D & CAD
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/archimatetool/archi
- Written in
- Java
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 5.10
- Released
- September 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 14, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 30,187
- GitHub stars
- 1,291
- GitHub forks
- 344
- Website
- archimatetool.com
- winget ID
- Archi.Archi
- Chocolatey package
- Archi
- Scoop package
- extras/archi
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Archi free?
Yes. Archi is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Archi safe to download?
The download comes from github.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Archi with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Archi be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Archi run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Archi?
PrusaSlicer, MeshLab, Ultimaker Cura, NetLogo and OpenToonz. The alternatives page compares them.
