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Researched and written by Daniel Rivera

Products classified in the overall Product Data Management (PDM) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, enterprise business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Enterprise Business Product Data Management (PDM) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Enterprise Business Product Data Management (PDM) category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the Product Data Management (PDM) Software category, to qualify for inclusion in the Enterprise Business Product Data Management (PDM) Software category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from an enterprise business.

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(891)4.3 out of 5
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Teamcenter® software is a modern, adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) system designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Account Manager
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    Market Segment
    • 51% Enterprise
    • 33% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Teamcenter is a software for end to end solution that integrates capabilities to help users identify different parts easily and provides all product information in one location.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the software's high customizability, its ability to manage real-world data flow, and its seamless integration with CAD tools, making it valuable and convenient to use.
    • Reviewers noted that new users initially find difficulty in using the software, and some smaller teams find the pricing too high for them.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Teamcenter Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    122
    Data Management
    91
    Integrations
    88
    Features
    87
    Product Lifecycle Management
    74
    Cons
    Difficult Usability
    56
    Learning Difficulty
    53
    Learning Curve
    49
    Complexity
    48
    Slow Performance
    36
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Teamcenter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.9
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.8
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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  • Seller Details
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1980
    HQ Location
    Plano, Texas
    Twitter
    @siemenssoftware
    36,799 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Teamcenter® software is a modern, adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) system designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Account Manager
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Aviation & Aerospace
Market Segment
  • 51% Enterprise
  • 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Teamcenter is a software for end to end solution that integrates capabilities to help users identify different parts easily and provides all product information in one location.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the software's high customizability, its ability to manage real-world data flow, and its seamless integration with CAD tools, making it valuable and convenient to use.
  • Reviewers noted that new users initially find difficulty in using the software, and some smaller teams find the pricing too high for them.
Teamcenter Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
122
Data Management
91
Integrations
88
Features
87
Product Lifecycle Management
74
Cons
Difficult Usability
56
Learning Difficulty
53
Learning Curve
49
Complexity
48
Slow Performance
36
Teamcenter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.8
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.8
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1980
HQ Location
Plano, Texas
Twitter
@siemenssoftware
36,799 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
19,255 employees on LinkedIn®
(113)4.0 out of 5
7th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    PTC's Market Leading PLM Solution, Windchill, is an application suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle—from concept through service and retirement—by enabling a digital th

    Users
    • Design Engineer
    • Section Engineer
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 57% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
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  • Windchill Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Capabilities
    1
    Collaboration
    1
    Ease of Use
    1
    Integrations
    1
    Teamwork
    1
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    1
    Learning Difficulty
    1
    Training Required
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Windchill features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.5
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    9.2
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.6
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.5
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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  • Seller Details
    Seller
    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

PTC's Market Leading PLM Solution, Windchill, is an application suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle—from concept through service and retirement—by enabling a digital th

Users
  • Design Engineer
  • Section Engineer
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Market Segment
  • 57% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
Windchill Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Capabilities
1
Collaboration
1
Ease of Use
1
Integrations
1
Teamwork
1
Cons
Learning Curve
1
Learning Difficulty
1
Training Required
1
Windchill features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Repository
Average: 8.4
9.2
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.6
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.5
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC

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(54)4.1 out of 5
8th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Autodesk Vault is product data management software that integrates with Autodesk design tools and other CAD systems to keep everyone working from a central source of organized data. Vault automates de

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Oil & Energy
    Market Segment
    • 52% Mid-Market
    • 28% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Autodesk Vault Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Collaboration
    1
    Data Management
    1
    Data Security
    1
    Document Management
    1
    Search Efficiency
    1
    Cons
    Configuration Issues
    1
    Training Required
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Autodesk Vault features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.1
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    5.3
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.1
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    6.3
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,911 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Autodesk Vault is product data management software that integrates with Autodesk design tools and other CAD systems to keep everyone working from a central source of organized data. Vault automates de

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Oil & Energy
Market Segment
  • 52% Mid-Market
  • 28% Small-Business
Autodesk Vault Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Collaboration
1
Data Management
1
Data Security
1
Document Management
1
Search Efficiency
1
Cons
Configuration Issues
1
Training Required
1
Autodesk Vault features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.1
Repository
Average: 8.4
5.3
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
6.3
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,911 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
(65)4.5 out of 5
Optimized for quick response
12th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Aras Innovator is a flexible and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to help organizations manage complex product data, processes, and digital threads across the enterprise.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Automotive
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 43% Mid-Market
    • 38% Enterprise
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Aras Innovator Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Features
    7
    Customization Flexibility
    6
    Customization
    5
    Ease of Use
    5
    Functionality
    4
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    4
    Performance Issues
    3
    Internet Dependency
    2
    Poor Customer Support
    2
    Slow Loading
    2
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Aras Innovator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.8
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.4
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    Aras Corp
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2000
    HQ Location
    Andover, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @aras_plm
    3,383 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    735 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Aras Innovator is a flexible and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to help organizations manage complex product data, processes, and digital threads across the enterprise.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Automotive
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 43% Mid-Market
  • 38% Enterprise
Aras Innovator Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Features
7
Customization Flexibility
6
Customization
5
Ease of Use
5
Functionality
4
Cons
Slow Performance
4
Performance Issues
3
Internet Dependency
2
Poor Customer Support
2
Slow Loading
2
Aras Innovator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.8
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.4
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
Aras Corp
Company Website
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Andover, Massachusetts
Twitter
@aras_plm
3,383 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
735 employees on LinkedIn®
(746)4.2 out of 5
2nd Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified comb

    Users
    • Mechanical Engineer
    • Engineer
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 75% Small-Business
    • 21% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • OpenBOM is a cloud-based tool designed to manage and share Bills of Materials in real time, integrating with CAD tools and improving collaboration.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of managing product data, the seamless CAD integration, real-time collaboration, and the ability to build and reuse part catalogs.
    • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, an occasionally cluttered user interface, and performance slowdowns with large assemblies, as well as issues with internet dependency due to its cloud-based nature.
  • Pros and Cons
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  • OpenBOM Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    110
    BOM Management
    94
    CAD Integration
    56
    Features
    42
    Collaboration
    38
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    43
    Missing Features
    30
    Learning Difficulty
    28
    Poor Interface Design
    24
    Integration Issues
    21
  • User Satisfaction
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  • OpenBOM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.1
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    7.7
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    8.0
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    7.9
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2016
    HQ Location
    Boston, MA
    Twitter
    @openbom
    2,641 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    13 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified comb

Users
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Engineer
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 75% Small-Business
  • 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • OpenBOM is a cloud-based tool designed to manage and share Bills of Materials in real time, integrating with CAD tools and improving collaboration.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the ease of managing product data, the seamless CAD integration, real-time collaboration, and the ability to build and reuse part catalogs.
  • Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve, an occasionally cluttered user interface, and performance slowdowns with large assemblies, as well as issues with internet dependency due to its cloud-based nature.
OpenBOM Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
110
BOM Management
94
CAD Integration
56
Features
42
Collaboration
38
Cons
Learning Curve
43
Missing Features
30
Learning Difficulty
28
Poor Interface Design
24
Integration Issues
21
OpenBOM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.1
Repository
Average: 8.4
7.7
Workflows
Average: 8.3
8.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
7.9
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Boston, MA
Twitter
@openbom
2,641 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13 employees on LinkedIn®
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    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    The Arbortext solution streamlines the way organizations create, manage, and deliver technical publications & service information. Arbortext connects the writers and illustrators who create produc

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Airlines/Aviation
    Market Segment
    • 54% Enterprise
    • 35% Mid-Market
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  • Arbortext Editor Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
    Cons
    Cost
    1
    Limited Customization
    1
    Poor Interface Design
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Arbortext Editor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    10.0
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    10.0
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.7
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    8.3
    Types
    Average: 8.2
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    Seller
    PTC
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Twitter
    @PTC
    37,726 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ: PTC
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

The Arbortext solution streamlines the way organizations create, manage, and deliver technical publications & service information. Arbortext connects the writers and illustrators who create produc

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Airlines/Aviation
Market Segment
  • 54% Enterprise
  • 35% Mid-Market
Arbortext Editor Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
This product has not yet received any positive sentiments.
Cons
Cost
1
Limited Customization
1
Poor Interface Design
1
Arbortext Editor features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
10.0
Repository
Average: 8.4
10.0
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
8.3
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Seller
PTC
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Twitter
@PTC
37,726 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
8,114 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC
(78)4.2 out of 5
10th Easiest To Use in Product Data Management (PDM) software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    SOLIDWORKS PDM enables your teams to securely store and index design data for fast retrieval, eliminate concerns over version control and data loss, and collaborate on designs in multiple locations.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • Pros and Cons
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  • SolidWorks PDM Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Document Management
    1
    Cons
    Configuration Issues
    1
    Difficult Setup
    1
    Installation Issues
    1
  • User Satisfaction
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  • SolidWorks PDM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.9
    Repository
    Average: 8.4
    8.3
    Workflows
    Average: 8.3
    7.9
    Ease of Use
    Average: 8.2
    7.8
    Types
    Average: 8.2
  • Seller Details
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,773 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SOLIDWORKS PDM enables your teams to securely store and index design data for fast retrieval, eliminate concerns over version control and data loss, and collaborate on designs in multiple locations.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
SolidWorks PDM Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Document Management
1
Cons
Configuration Issues
1
Difficult Setup
1
Installation Issues
1
SolidWorks PDM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.9
Repository
Average: 8.4
8.3
Workflows
Average: 8.3
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.2
7.8
Types
Average: 8.2
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,773 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY