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ABACUS

byAvolution
in
4.9
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

Associate Consultant
250M - 500M USD, Services (non-Government)
FAVORABLE

“Navigating ABACUS: A Flexible Architecture Modeling Tool”

5.0
Apr 25, 2025
I've supported clients using ABACUS and really like how flexible and easy it is to model different types of architecture.
Senior Financial Analyst
1B - 3B USD, Retail
CRITICAL

“The best platform to plan enterprise architecture and IT portfolios”

3.0
Jan 26, 2022
I appreciate their customizable meta-model that enables me to focus on areas of interest, eliminate clutter, and grow organically as needs arise. I like the Integration that they offer us easily with third-party products such as SharePoint, as well as the export/import with Excel feature. Abacus makes it extremely simple to get information in and out and the prices of tools are also very lower than others.

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

What stands out most for me is how responsive the team is. The support team has always been helpful whenever I needed guidance during the implementation. The visualization tool is a big plus too.

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Like

Overall it's the best tool available in the market and the built-in features, as well as Abacus intelligence or integration to third-party analytics tools, make reporting and analytics, as well as impact analysis, simpler than ever. I used Abacus to plan enterprise architecture and IT portfolios and It provides a centralized repository function to enable strategic, operational planning across multiple business processes, as well as across multiple stakeholder requirements like C-level, architecture, design, and mainly operational teams. I use machine learning to accelerate data management and analysis with Avolution Abacus as well as assist our organization in identifying dependencies and impacts that may stymie projects.

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Like

It is completely customizable, so I can create an architecture that is specifically tailored to my organization and needs. The programmability furthers the customization through low code and high code so that we can really run numbers and get a better understanding of our enterprise. Collaborative editing features makes it easy for many people to work at once, or to share dashboards for others, even non-architects, to update the model.

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Dislike

Some clients initially find the tool a bit complex, especially if they are new to EA tools. During the demos, I always explain that with the right training or support, the learning curve becomes much easier to manage.

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Dislike

The main things I dislike about this product are manual visualizations and diagrams are definitely not my strong suit; in fact, I am almost always disappointed by Abacus when I have a visualization requirement. The exception is when a visualization can be data-driven, which is sufficient in Abacus more than ever. It's a good platform simple to use and implement.

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Dislike

There isn't an easy way to get data out of the tool and into something for more advanced reporting than what comes out of the box. It would be nice if it had some more customizable forms or surveys we could create to get people to update information, instead of relying on the same tools the EA folks use. Programmability is nice, but using an external IDE is a bit complicated, and the internal one is quite limited.

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ABACUS Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 145 ratings and reviews for Enterprise Architecture Tools market. View all 181 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.9

(145 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
68%
4 Star
26%
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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  • Associate Consultant
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Navigating ABACUS: A Flexible Architecture Modeling Tool

    5.0
    Apr 25, 2025
    I've supported clients using ABACUS and really like how flexible and easy it is to model different types of architecture.
  • MANAGER, EA AND DATA ANALYTICS
    1B-10B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Avolution: Personalized Architecture with a Clear Vision

    5.0
    Apr 8, 2025
    Everyone I have worked with at Avolution has been extremely friendly and helpful. They work with us, at our speed, and never try to upsell or cross sell us.
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Exploring ABACUS: Unraveling its Strengths and Improvement Points

    5.0
    Apr 7, 2025
    Overall, ABACUS product provides valuable features related to business and technology use cases, application portfolio management and good analytics capabilities inside the tool. The thing to be improved for this tool is the user interface and visualization for novice users.
  • Enterprise Architect
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Avolution: Fast, Cost-Effective Tool Meeting Enterprise Architecture Goals

    5.0
    Mar 23, 2025
    Avolution have always providing fast access to specialists whenever requested, and appear genuinely motivated in helping customers achieve their outcomes as quickly as possible.
  • DIRECTOR OF IT STRATEGY AND ARCHITECTURE
    1B-10B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Mastering Data Flexibility: A Five-year Journey

    5.0
    Mar 23, 2025
    I have used the product for more than 5 years and have watched it's evolution, had the ability to influence the product roadmap and kept abreast of updates.
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