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ArchFormation vs Systemap
Provides cloud-focused visual diagrams but lacks built-in animation and video export.
ArchFormationAccelerates cloud development using visual diagram
SystemapAnimated system design diagrams in your browserWhich to pick
Pick ArchFormation if you want…
- Visual AWS IaC generation
- Cloud architecture visuals
Pick Systemap if you want…
- Animated architecture diagrams
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- What it is
- ArchFormation:ArchFormation is a no-code visual builder that designs AWS cloud architectures and exports production-ready Terraform code.
- Systemap:Systemap lets you draw software architecture diagrams in the browser and export them as animated videos or PowerPoint slides.
- Best for
- ArchFormation:Visual AWS IaC generation
- Systemap:Animated architecture diagrams
- Who it’s for
- ArchFormation:Developers, startups, and organizations building AWS infrastructure.
- Systemap:Developers, architects, and product teams who need visual, animated system designs.
- Pricing
- ArchFormation:Freemium
- Systemap:Freemium
- Plans
- ArchFormation:Free $0 / month per month · Developer $49 / month per month · Startup $490 / month per month
- Systemap:Free $0
- Works with
- ArchFormation:AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub
- Systemap:—
ArchFormation features
- Drag-and-drop canvas. Design cloud architectures by dragging AWS and Kubernetes components onto a visual canvas.
- Terraform code export. Generate production-ready Terraform scripts that can be downloaded or pushed to GitHub.
- Pre-built IaC templates. Use ready-made templates for common workloads like Kubernetes clusters or static websites.
- Multi-environment support. Configure components for multiple environments and share resources across them.
- Zero-trust security. Automatic security settings are applied to each component and connection as you build.
- GitHub integration. Sync generated Terraform code directly with a GitHub repository for version control.
- Enterprise features. SSO, custom feature requests, and 24/7 support for large organizations.
- Token-based limits. Each plan includes a set number of tokens per project to control resource usage.
Systemap features
- Draw or generate diagrams. Create diagrams manually or import SQL/describe architecture for AI-generated layouts.
- Animated playback. Each page animates packets, state changes and flows to tell a visual story.
- Export to video. Download MP4 videos (720p free with watermark, 1080p paid) for Shorts or presentations.
- PowerPoint export. Export the same animated drawing as PowerPoint slides for decks.
- Unlimited free editor. Use the full editor without sign-up, with unlimited drawings and PNG export.
- Creator plan upgrades. Paid tier adds 1080p video, no watermark, up to 3-minute clips and sound support.
ArchFormation vs Systemap FAQ
Is ArchFormation or Systemap free?+
ArchFormation has a free plan; paid plans start at $49/month (Developer). Systemap has a free plan and paid plans.
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