ARCH

Design production‑grade cloud architecture in your browser

ARCH 介绍

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.

核心功能

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

典型使用场景

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

为什么适合初创团队

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.

可替代选择

Lucidchart, Draw.io (diagrams.net), Microsoft Visio, Cloudcraft

常见问题

Is ARCH free to use?

Yes, ARCH is completely free and requires no account or subscription; it runs directly in your browser with offline support after the initial load.

Can I import my existing Terraform configurations?

Absolutely, ARCH can visualize and convert Terraform/HCL, JSON, YAML, and other code formats into detailed architecture diagrams.

Does ARCH support real-time collaboration?

Currently, ARCH is a local-first tool without built-in collaboration features; users can share exported files for teamwork or use it individually.

What cloud providers are supported?

ARCH supports major providers including AWS, Azure, GCP, IBM, Oracle, Alibaba, Huawei, and on-prem components for comprehensive design.