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MEGA HOPEX vs RSA Archer comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
6.6
MEGA HOPEX offers good ROI by simplifying tasks and documentation, though licensing needs alignment with top EA tools.
Sentiment score
7.6
RSA Archer enhances risk management, automates processes, centralizes data, and offers customization, resulting in optimized operations and financial returns.
It relates to the effectiveness of employees and the time taken to complete tasks manually versus using the RSA system.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.3
MEGA HOPEX support is praised for responsiveness and knowledge but varies by region; documentation and community resources help resolve issues.
Sentiment score
6.3
RSA Archer is praised for approachable support, active community, but needs quicker initial responses and deeper first-level assistance.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
MEGA HOPEX is highly scalable for enterprises, supporting many users, though performance may require customization and cost consideration.
Sentiment score
7.2
RSA Archer is scalable and adaptable but demands significant resources and expertise, suitable for large and complex environments.
Scalability depends on the number of servers, including web and service servers.
The level of scalability depends on customization and how skillful our customization team is.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.3
MEGA HOPEX stability has improved over versions, though minor issues persist, with users rating it 7-9 out of 10.
Sentiment score
6.2
RSA Archer is stable, improving with updates, but may slow during resource-intensive tasks, large databases, or peak times.
Performance issues arise mainly since it is not a core service for most organizations, so the resources provided are fewer.
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
 

Room For Improvement

MEGA HOPEX's complex interface and integration issues require improvements in usability, reporting, reliability, and diagramming features.
RSA Archer requires dashboard, UI, automation, integration improvements, and better functionality, support, pricing, and training to enhance usability.
MegaHOPEX lacks comprehensive features that a governance tool should have, particularly in data governance.
While the AI features are emerging and the cost is comparatively low, it's not yet up to the market standard.
A remaining area for improvement is integration. There should be built-in integration mechanisms, for example, for organizations switching from platforms like ServiceNow to Archer, instead of custom integrations for each client.
 

Setup Cost

MEGA HOPEX is expensive, with prices varying based on licenses; additional features and services increase costs significantly.
RSA Archer is cost-effective for large firms but may be prohibitively expensive for smaller companies despite flexible licensing.
after comparing it with other products in the market, I would rate it around six or seven out of ten, as the price is relative.
 

Valuable Features

MEGA HOPEX provides comprehensive IT portfolio management, intuitive interface, customizable features, and aligns IT with business strategies efficiently.
RSA Archer offers configurable modules, workflow automation, and robust risk management with user-friendly interfaces and flexible API integration.
In the banking sector, Archer has been used to automate processes such as business continuity management, transitioning from manual processes to automated systems.
This allows us to show end users and management where the issues lie and effectively demonstrate accountability and visibility in compliance.
The tool has stability, and it allows me to automate whatever process I have.
 

Categories and Ranking

MEGA HOPEX
Ranking in GRC
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (4th), Business Process Design (7th)
RSA Archer
Ranking in GRC
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (1st), IT Vendor Risk Management (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the GRC category, the mindshare of MEGA HOPEX is 1.6%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of RSA Archer is 16.6%, down from 18.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

Navi Thejesh - PeerSpot reviewer
Interactive with good functionality and helps with productivity
The latest version is HOPEX WiFi. HOPEX can be on the cloud and accessed from anywhere within the given access network area. It is very interactive. We can do things from anywhere, and all the applications will work as specified. We can generate documents and can publish the documents. We can create a data match and visualize graphs and everything. Everything can be generated from the web interface itself. It has good functionality. We can develop our own customizations and meta models to define requirements, in-house business functions, and requirements. MEGA is already defined by global standards. A company can adapt to global standards and work in such a way to design its own methodology to define its structure. The interface is very good.
IMRAN ALMARZOOQI - PeerSpot reviewer
Automates compliance management effectively but needs improved interface and dashboards
The tool basically automates whatever processes you already have, so I cannot specify improvements in that regard. However, my main issue with Archer is the graphics. The graphics have always been lacking. I always need to depend on another tool to read information from Archer to have better dashboards. It is like using Linux, and it has a Linux mindset and interface. I want to use Archer for top management and CEOs, but it looks too technical, and the dashboards are not really friendly. They are bulky, like opening an old Nintendo system from nineteen-ninety. The management agrees that Archer lacks in terms of presentation and dashboarding. It is complex, not user-friendly, and bulky. The interface just looks old.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
44%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
6%
Government
6%
Educational Organization
55%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
5%
Government
3%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Any experience with Strategic Project Portfolio Management Solutions?
Hi @Cheryl Joseph ​Looking at the crossover between Project and Portfolio management with EA, then Planview could be a good choice. If looking at Portfolio Management from an EA perspective then Le...
What do you like most about RSA Archer?
It has various valuable features. For example, showing us if a control aligns with specific standards or frameworks helps us understand it better and verify its compliance.
What needs improvement with RSA Archer?
If the user needs to fill data, they need to go to one page and then to the next page if they can reduce the number of clicks to perform some activities and would like RSA to improve in this area. ...
What is your primary use case for RSA Archer?
I perform all of our information security management governance and risk -related activities through Archer. My organization manages all types of audits and Enterprise risk activities using Archer.
 

Comparisons

 

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Overview

 

Sample Customers

Aetna, Fannie Mae, M&T Bank, Glatfelter Insurance Group, Zions Management Services Company, The College Board, Baxter Credit Union, AXA Financial, Missouri Department of Conservation, New York State OTDA, MEG Energy Corp, Walgreens, Procter & Gamble, Biogen Idec, Gilead Sciences, Organic Valley, Trinity Health, Nissan and Ford
T-Systems, Bridge Point, Equifax, First Data, Global Imaging Company, Manulife Financial
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