What is ARCH
ARCH is a browser-based tool for designing production-grade cloud and on-prem architecture diagrams with drag-and-drop components from major providers like AWS and Azure. It visualizes code formats such as Terraform and JSON, offers export to multiple file types, and operates locally with no account required, supporting offline use after the first visit.
Key Features
Drag-and-drop real cloud provider components (AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, etc.)
Export diagrams to PNG, SVG, PDF, and arch import/export formats
Visualize JSON, YAML, Terraform/HCL into charts and explorer views
Local-first, no account needed, works offline after first visit
Nest regions, VPCs, and subnets for detailed architecture design
Use Cases
- Cloud architects creating infrastructure diagrams for documentation and planning
- DevOps engineers visualizing and managing infrastructure as code for deployments
- Startup teams designing scalable cloud architectures without costly software
- Educators teaching cloud computing concepts with interactive, visual tools
- IT professionals planning hybrid or on-prem deployments with detailed diagrams
Why do startups need this tool?
Startups need ARCH for its cost-effectiveness and ease of use in designing scalable cloud architectures without expensive software or complex setups. Its offline capability and no-account requirement enable agile teams to iterate quickly on infrastructure plans, saving time and resources.
FAQs
ARCH Alternatives
Lucidchart
Draw.io (diagrams.net)
Microsoft Visio
Cloudcraft
