# What is an Architecture Decision Workspace vs an EA tool?
> Canonical: https://decisionpen.com/blog/architecture-decision-workspace-vs-ea-tool
## Summary
EA tool often = inventory. ADW = metamodel + How/Why evidence + incremental modelling + map-grounded Ask for decisions.
## How DecisionPen solves this
DecisionPen is an ADW with full EA modelling scope. Trial: https://decisionpen.com/trial
## When not
Visio/BPMN or pure CMDB primary.