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Viaduct vs AC Bridge

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Viaduct compared with AC Bridge
DetailViaduct logo ViaductAC Bridge logo AC Bridge
What it doesFree C4 modeling tool with an MCP server for software teams to share architecture context with AI development tools Smart lights that show your Claude Code and Codex agent status at a glance
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inLT GB
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingBrowser: Free with account. Desktop: €10 a month after 7-day free trial, one licence covers 3 machines. Enterprise: custom pricing. AC Bridge Pro: £2.99/month with a 7-day free trial (no card required). The trial ends after 7 days; add a card before then to continue at £2.99/month, renewing monthly until cancelled. Without a card, the trial ends with no charge.
Key features
  • System context, container, component, and code diagrams
  • Live collaboration on models
  • MCP server for AI coding agents
  • Change sets for scoped agent work
  • Organization SSO
  • JSON import and export
  • OpenAPI contract export
  • Desktop app for macOS, Windows, Linux
  • AI assistant for model descriptions
  • Installable PWA
  • 29 agent states mappable to custom scenes and effects
  • 9 dynamic lighting effects including pulse, flash, strobe and candle
  • 16 smart home brands supported directly on LAN
  • Device control from agent tasks with pre-approved permissions
  • Automatic device state restoration on session end
  • 49 device commands including power, brightness, colour and scenes
  • Local network operation with no cloud round trip required
What makes it different
  • Model elements exist once and appear on every level they belong to
  • Endpoints are real OpenAPI documents, not diagram labels
  • Desktop app keeps all data local and offline-capable
  • Free browser version with no paywall or feature limits
  • AI agents read and write architecture through MCP
  • Quiet status notifications via visual indicators instead of sounds
  • Works with both Claude Code and Codex simultaneously
  • All integrations and features included in one affordable price
  • Agents can control smart devices as part of task execution
  • Local device keys stay on your machine for privacy
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 +1 (up) since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)104
Citation Flow (Majestic)2819
Referring domains (Majestic)749

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