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.
Claude-powered 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 | Claude Sonnet 4 + Haiku integrated | Announced roadmap |
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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