ResiPlan vs Archer (RSA)
Archer is the legacy GRC reference for very large regulated enterprises. ResiPlan offers the modern, fast-to-deploy approach for organizations that want operational resilience + BCMS + compliance without the weight of a platform to configure.
What Archer does well
Enterprise GRC heritage since 2000
Archer has powered risk programs at major banks, insurers and governments for 20+ years. Deep domain vocabulary, extensive policy libraries.
Highly configurable platform
On-Demand Applications let enterprises model nearly any risk taxonomy. Strong for organizations willing to invest in platform engineering.
Large partner ecosystem
Big 4 and specialist SI partners offer Archer implementation expertise — useful for complex regulated environments.
Where ResiPlan wins
Modern UX, no 2005-era interface
ResiPlan runs on a modern 3.0 adaptive stack with a native mobile-ready design. Archer's UI is widely reported as dated and slow despite SaaS refreshes.
36 methodologies turnkey
FAIR, ISO 27005, EBIOS RM, Bow-Tie, Monte Carlo, NIST 800-30, OCTAVE, etc. Archer requires custom development to embed most of these; ResiPlan ships them.
Native CRA (2024/2847) coverage
Full CRA module: SBOM (CycloneDX/SPDX), CVD workflow, Annex I assessments, market surveillance. Archer offers compliance modules but no dedicated CRA product.
ResiPlan AI baked in
AI Analyst analyzes risks, generates BIA recommendations, drafts policies, runs Crisis Gaming injections. Archer AI is mostly a roadmap line item today.
EU hosting without negotiation
ResiPlan runs on OVH France. Archer SaaS is US-centric; EU residency requires upgraded plans and longer contract cycles.
AI module optional — deactivable for sensitive sectors
Defense, intelligence, sovereign or data-sensitive organizations can run ResiPlan without AI. BCMS, 36 risk methodologies and compliance stay fully operational. Archer and most competitors don't offer a true no-AI mode.
10–50× cheaper TCO
Archer deals typically start at €150K/year with additional implementation costs of €200K–€1M. ResiPlan: €49–€499/month, zero implementation fee.
ResiGuard Android companion app
Native Android app for plans, reflex cards, incident declaration, crisis notifications. Works offline. Archer has a mobile client but it's a secondary read-mostly experience, not a crisis-ready companion.
Side-by-side comparison
| Criterion | ResiPlan | Archer (RSA) |
|---|---|---|
| UX & design | Modern adaptive 3.0 stack, mobile-ready | Dated UI, variable performance |
| AI module | Optional, can be disabled for sensitive sectors | Cross-cutting feature, not deactivable |
| Risk methodologies | 36 | Generic framework, custom for specific methods |
| CRA (EU 2024/2847) | Full native module | Not natively covered |
| Crisis Gaming | 40+ scenarios, AI, scoring | Not included |
| Implementation time | Days | 6–18 months |
| Hosting | EU (France) | US, EU as add-on |
| Typical annual cost | €588–€5,988 | €150K+ (license) + €200K+ (impl.) |
| AI | ResiPlan AI integrated | Announced roadmap |
| AI BIA generator | Contextual questionnaire in 30s | Not covered |
| Cascade simulator (time + €) | 6 layers, propagation + € cost | Basic dependency mapping |
| Native mass notification | Native 7-channel module | Not included |
Choose Archer if…
- • You manage 10,000+ users in a multi-business conglomerate.
- • Your risk taxonomy is unique and demands a highly configurable platform.
- • You have a dedicated team of 5+ Archer admins / developers.
- • €500K+ annual budget available.
Choose ResiPlan if…
- • You want to start in 1 week, not 12 months.
- • You need BCMS + risk + CRA + compliance integrated.
- • You prefer a ready-configured tool vs a platform to build.
- • EU hosting and predictable pricing matter.
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