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ABACUS

byAvolution
in
4.6
Market Presence: Enterprise Architecture Tools, Enterprise Business Process Analysis Tools

Overview

Product Information on ABACUS

Updated 13th October 2025

What is ABACUS?

ABACUS is an enterprise architecture software designed to assist organizations in modeling, analyzing, and managing complex IT systems and business processes. The software provides tools for creating visual representations of architectures using industry standard frameworks, coupled with functionalities for data integration, scenario modeling, and risk analysis. ABACUS enables users to assess the impact of technology changes, optimize portfolios, and ensure alignment between IT and business strategy. Features include support for frameworks such as TOGAF and ArchiMate, customizable dashboards, and the ability to run simulations and generate reports. The software addresses the need for structured analysis and improved decision-making in enterprise transformation and IT management initiatives.

ABACUS Pricing

ABACUS software is offered through a subscription-based pricing model with options for different tiered plans based on user requirements, deployment type, and the number of users. Pricing generally varies according to the choice between cloud or on-premises hosting, as well as selected features and support levels. Enterprise-level packages may include support for additional integrations and service components.

Overall experience with ABACUS

Delivery Manager
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Felxible No Code Customization - Fast and Cost Effective tool for Enterprise Architecture”

4.0
Dec 26, 2025
It is one of best enterprise architecture took with high adaptibility, no code environment for modelling, road mapping and help in data analysis. Due to its good user experiece it helps in gaining good efficiency and saves good amount of time by generating automated metrics, dynamic dashboards and seamless integrations with systems.
HEAD OF IT
50M - 250M USD, Media
CRITICAL

“Visual Workflow Mapping Simplified, Yet Faces Stiff Competition in the Market”

3.0
Nov 18, 2025
its actually quite a capable tool for mapping out workflows, the visual process mapping is easy to use and enables the BA's in my team to build out models with out additional training. Its competing in a very crowded space though with lots of similar tools now offering the same capability.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Avolution concentrates on crafting the ABACUS toolset, a comprehensive solution that aids in managing an array of domains such as enterprise architecture, IT, business strategy, and digital transformation. ABACUS offers a platform for data importation and enables the setup of customized metamodels. It includes analytic tools to facilitate strategy analysis, devise future strategies, and build roadmaps. The toolset also offers reporting capabilities and an assortment of visual representations including charts and diagrams. ABACUS showcases standard industry frameworks, analytic tools, roadmapping, and reporting functionalities. It proficiently serves several operational areas like Business Process Management, Customer Experience, Solution Architecture, IT Service Management, and Business Intelligence. The ABACUS toolset can be utilized both on-premise or as a cloud-based application. Avolution has operations in America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Private
Year Founded
2001
Head office location
SYDNEY, Australia
Number of employees
51 - 200
Website
https://www.avolutionsoftware.com

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ABACUS Likes & Dislikes

Like

ABACUS is really flexible and amazing tool which can be fully customize meta models and reporting dashboards to maintain our organizational needs without much interference with vendor. Very good for data integration and seemless to integrate with Excel, Sharepoint and maintain realtime data.

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Like

The reporting is solid, enables us to pull together documentation that makes sense to senior leaders when putting forward pre-business case explorations or full business cases requiring sign off.

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Like

three things that work well for our team: 1. Very flexible Modeling & Meta-model customization ready. This flexibility allowed our team to align the tool exactly to their organization's architecture standards. 2. Strong visualization & Road mapping tools. The tool generates clean, interactive visuals: system maps, heatmaps, dependency graphs, data lineage, capability maps, etc. 3. Good collaboration & governance workflows: We are leveraging Abacus cloud versioning, role-based editing, and shared dashboards. Multiple team members work on the same repository without conflict.

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Dislike

There are possibility to improve on localization and manual diagramming as those were 2 real challenges we faced. Our team required good amount of time to learn so that is also one of aspect to keep in mind while considering this.. There were some challenges on the road while doing data integration but again with proper knowledge it got resolved but took time overall.

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Dislike

its competing in a crowded market, lots of tools can now do similar tasks, and handle complex intergration and real time data analysis slightly easier/simpler. the interface can feel a little dated compared to similar products / tools

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Dislike

These are three things that did not work so well for our team: 1. Steep learning curve & non-intuitive UI: new users often find the interface cluttered and not very intuitive. 2. Performance issues with large models: with large repositories or multi-team environments, the tool can become slower 3. Integrations are bit limited or require effort: out-of-the-box connectors (ServiceNow, Jira, CMDBs, cloud, discovery tools, etc.)

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Peer Discussions

ABACUS Reviews and Ratings

4.6

(181 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
64%
4 Star
30%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.6

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.7

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • Delivery Manager
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Felxible No Code Customization - Fast and Cost Effective tool for Enterprise Architecture

    4.0
    Dec 26, 2025
    It is one of best enterprise architecture took with high adaptibility, no code environment for modelling, road mapping and help in data analysis. Due to its good user experiece it helps in gaining good efficiency and saves good amount of time by generating automated metrics, dynamic dashboards and seamless integrations with systems.
  • LEAD, SERVICE STRATEGY & TRANSFORMATION
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Flexibility in Modeling and Visualization Features Stand Out in Abacus Platform

    5.0
    Nov 17, 2025
    Abacus is excellent when you need to tailor framework (TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN, custom models), you can easily extend attributes, relationships, taxonomies, and dashboards.
  • HEAD OF IT
    50M-1B USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Visual Workflow Mapping Simplified, Yet Faces Stiff Competition in the Market

    3.0
    Nov 18, 2025
    its actually quite a capable tool for mapping out workflows, the visual process mapping is easy to use and enables the BA's in my team to build out models with out additional training. Its competing in a very crowded space though with lots of similar tools now offering the same capability.
  • Manager
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Abacus Offers Ease of Use, Comprehensive Features and Reliable Performance

    5.0
    Nov 17, 2025
    The Abacus software is user friendly and easy to use. The dashboard, tools, and features are easy to navigate for all team members. The performance is very accurate and reliable, and the framework has multiple templates that makes the job easier overall.
  • Network Administrator
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    ABACUS Offers Reliable Performance But Falls Short In Customization And Reporting

    5.0
    Dec 23, 2025
    ABACUS is a well designed and reliable solution that meets operational requirements effectively. The support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which adds significant value.
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