Choose Arcobay when…
- Your source of truth is the codebase, not a modeling workspace
- You want diagrams that update on every push without manual C4 edits
- You need explainability features beyond static model views
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Arcobay vs Structurizr / IcePanel
Structurizr / IcePanel focuses on c4 modeling. Arcobay goes further.
Code-first architecture — zero DSL maintenance.
Key differences
What Arcobay adds beyond Structurizr / IcePanel.
- Diagrams stay accurate from repository scans and webhooks
- No C4 DSL or manual model upkeep between sprints
- Prompt-first path when code does not exist yet
- Stakeholder view, handoff packs, and video exports from one board
Capability checklist
Side-by-side with Structurizr / IcePanel.
How Arcobay compares on the capabilities teams care about most.
| Capability | Structurizr / IcePanel | Arcobay |
|---|---|---|
| Auto diagrams from repo | Manual | YesScan + webhooks |
| Diagrams before code exists | Manual | YesPrompt path → merge with repo |
| Why on the diagram (not separate ADRs) | Manual | YesDecision notes on nodes |
| Drift + undocumented-change alerts | No | YesDrift + decision-gap nudges |
| Q&A grounded in code + decisions | No | Yes |
| AI structural code audit | No | Yes |
| Stakeholder auto-simplified view | Manual | Yes |
| Onboarding tour for new hires | No | Yes |
| Comments on architecture components | No | Yes |
| Multi-repo unified architecture | Manual | Yes |
| Animated video export | No | YesMP4 / WebM / GIF |
| Living doc sync to GitHub | No | YesARCHITECTURE.md + PNG on drift |
| Team + billing + notifications E2E | Partial | Yes |
Structurizr / IcePanel may still fit when…
- You run formal C4 modeling with dedicated architecture owners
- Your organization standardizes on Structurizr DSL or IcePanel workspaces
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See Arcobay on your codebase
Connect a repository or start with a prompt. Living diagrams, decisions, and doc sync — without maintaining a separate model or whiteboard.