Modelio
GPL-3.0 modeling environment for UML 2, BPMN 2, ArchiMate 3 and SysML, now presented by Docaposte, subsidiary of the French La Poste group
Quick Overview
| Company | Docaposte |
|---|---|
| Category | Diagram Software |
| Headquarters | Ivry-sur-Seine, France |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - France (EU) |
| Data Location | Desktop client you install; hosting of the centralised repository is not described on the pages checked |
| Open Source | GPL-3.0 |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Desktop client; the open-source edition is built and run locally |
| Main Features | UML 2, BPMN 2, ArchiMate 3.2, SysML, TOGAF, Java code generation and reverse engineering, XMI import and export, automatic documentation, model impact analysis, web reader |
| Pricing | Open-source edition free (GPL-3.0); commercial Docaposte offer on request |
| Best For | Enterprise architects and analysts who need UML, BPMN and ArchiMate in one open-source tool |
| Replaces | Microsoft Visio |
Detailed Review
Modelio is a modeling environment that, according to its site, covers enterprise architecture, process modeling, software development and systems engineering. The open-source edition is published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 licence.
The page that modeliosoft.com now redirects to is Docaposte's process modeling page, which presents Modelio as the vendor's solution. Docaposte describes itself as a subsidiary of Groupe La Poste, a company registered in Créteil under number 493 376 008.
Notations and standards
Docaposte says Modelio combines TOGAF, ArchiMate, BPMN and UML in one tool, with an integration certified by The Open Group. The modelio.org release notes mention ArchiMate 3.2 support delivered as a downloadable extension.
A Java Designer module supports Java code generation and reverse engineering, and the tool offers XMI import and export.
Repository and sharing
The commercial description talks of a single central repository, concurrent access, role and access rights, version history and a validation workflow, plus Modelio Reader for reading models in a web browser.
The documentation automatically generated from models can be published to Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, LibreOffice and web formats.
Who stands behind it
The commercial offer is made by Docaposte and the open source code lives in the ModelioOpenSource GitHub organisation. At the time of checking, the modelio.org page announced that the site was in maintenance and would return soon.
Limitations to Consider
The modelio.org site showed a maintenance notice when checked. Pricing for the commercial offer is not published on the pages checked, and the contracting entity for the open-source download is not stated, only for the Docaposte offer. ArchiMate support is a separate extension. It is a heavier modeling tool, not a quick flowchart editor.
Who Should Use Modelio
Enterprise architecture and software teams that want an open-source UML, BPMN and ArchiMate modeler with a French commercial vendor option.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- GPL-3.0 open-source edition
- UML, BPMN, ArchiMate, SysML and TOGAF in one tool
- Java code generation and XMI exchange
- Automatic documentation in Office and web formats
- French group behind the commercial offer
Cons
- Heavier than a drawing tool
- modelio.org was in maintenance when checked
- Prices not published
- ArchiMate delivered as an extension
Alternatives to Modelio
Other European diagram software worth comparing before you decide:
draw.io
United Kingdom · Free Apache-licensed diagram editor that keeps files in your own storage
yEd
Germany · Free desktop graph editor with automatic layout, from a German company
Software Ideas Modeler
Slovakia · UML, BPMN, ArchiMate and SysML modeling tool from a Slovak developer
Camunda Modeler
Germany · BPMN and DMN process modeler where the diagram is what runs
See all European diagram software or compare them directly against Microsoft Visio on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the open-source edition is published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 licence in the ModelioOpenSource organisation. Docaposte also presents a commercial Modelio offer.
modeliosoft.com redirects to a Docaposte page that presents Modelio. Docaposte describes itself as a subsidiary of Groupe La Poste, seated in Ivry-sur-Seine and registered in Créteil under number 493 376 008.
UML 2, BPMN 2 and ArchiMate 3 according to Docaposte, with SysML and TOGAF named on modelio.org. ArchiMate 3.2 support is delivered as a downloadable extension.