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How ArchSteer compares to adjacent tools.
ArchSteer vs ArchUnit
ArchUnit writes Java architecture tests in code. ArchSteer adds language-agnostic conformance with a ratchet, living docs, automated ADRs, agent steering, and a drift timeline.
ArchSteer vs dependency-cruiser
dependency-cruiser lints JS/TS dependency rules. ArchSteer adds a code-derived model, migration-aware ratchet, living docs, automated ADRs, agent steering, and a Drift Index.
ArchSteer vs Structurizr
Structurizr models C4 diagrams as code you maintain. ArchSteer derives the model from your codebase automatically and adds conformance, ADRs, agent steering, and drift tracking.
ArchSteer vs CodeRabbit
CodeRabbit reviews PRs with AI. ArchSteer maintains the architecture's system of record — conformance, living docs, ADRs, drift, and agent steering — across the whole codebase.