JArchitect
Static code analysis tools
DevSecOps software
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What is JArchitect
JArchitect is a static analysis and code quality tool for Java applications. It analyzes compiled Java bytecode to surface code metrics, dependency graphs, architectural rules violations, and potential maintainability issues. It is typically used by Java developers, architects, and engineering teams to enforce architectural constraints and track technical debt over time. The product emphasizes rule-based analysis (including custom rules) and visualization of dependencies to support architecture governance.
Architecture and dependency analysis
JArchitect provides detailed dependency analysis and visualizations that help teams understand coupling, layering, and module boundaries. It supports defining and enforcing architectural constraints (for example, preventing forbidden dependencies) as part of code reviews or CI checks. This focus on architecture governance is a practical differentiator versus tools that primarily emphasize issue lists without deep dependency modeling.
Custom rules via CQLinq
The product includes a query language (CQLinq) that lets teams write custom rules and queries over the code model. This enables organization-specific standards (naming, layering, API usage, dependency constraints) beyond built-in checks. It also supports creating reusable rule sets that can be shared across projects to standardize governance.
Metrics and technical debt tracking
JArchitect computes code metrics and trends that help teams monitor maintainability and complexity over time. It supports baselining and comparing analysis results across builds to identify regressions. These capabilities are useful for teams that need measurable quality gates and reporting for larger Java codebases.
Java-only scope
JArchitect targets Java and analyzes Java bytecode, so it is not a fit for organizations that need a single analyzer across multiple languages. Teams with polyglot stacks may need additional tools for other runtimes and frameworks. This can increase tooling complexity when trying to standardize DevSecOps quality gates across repositories.
Security coverage is limited
While it can help enforce secure coding practices through rules, it is not primarily a dedicated security scanner and may not cover the breadth of vulnerability patterns expected from specialized SAST products. Teams often need complementary tools for vulnerability-focused analysis, dependency vulnerability management, and security reporting. Security workflows may require additional integration work to align with security team expectations.
Learning curve for rule authoring
Getting full value from the platform often requires learning CQLinq and designing effective rule sets. Teams without dedicated architecture or tooling ownership may rely mainly on default rules and miss deeper governance benefits. Interpreting dependency graphs and metrics can also require experience to avoid misprioritizing findings.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer Edition (per-seat) | 1–2 seats: US$599 per seat; 3–5 seats: US$579 per seat; 6–10 seats: US$559 per seat; 11–20 seats: US$539 per seat; >20 seats: US$519 per seat. | Interactive UI (VisualJArchitect.exe), licensed per machine. Includes updates/support during subscription; perpetual-fallback license behavior described on site; 20% renewal discount and additional multi-year discounts. Source: official JArchitect purchase page. |
| Build Machine / DevOps Edition (per-seat) | 1–2 seats: US$3,999 per seat; 3–5 seats: US$3,979 per seat; 6–10 seats: US$3,959 per seat; 11–20 seats: US$3,939 per seat; >20 seats: US$3,919 per seat. | For build servers / CI (each physical VM/agent counts as a seat). Licensed per machine/agent. Perpetual-fallback, renew discounts, and multi-year discounts apply. Source: official JArchitect purchase page. |
| Professional Edition (single-seat / packs) | Not listed as fixed public prices on page; the site provides a "Number of JArchitect Professional seats" input and a "5 user pack" option but directs to contact sales / store for exact pricing. | Professional edition covers both interactive and build-machine uses (per product text). The site also offers a 5-user pack input and an online store checkout (BlueSnap) for purchases. Contact sales for quotes and custom bundles. |
Notes: The official download page explicitly offers a 14-day free trial. Purchase page also documents volume pricing, 20% renew discount, and multi-year subscription discounts and describes "perpetual fallback" license terms (examples shown with dates). All pricing and licensing details cited from JArchitect official site (jarchitect.com).
