# Best Product Data Management (PDM) Software - Page 2

  *By [Daniel Rivera](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/daniel-rivera)*

   Product data management (PDM) software manages product data such as CAD models and manufacturing instructions. PDM is mostly used by manufacturing companies to control product data from design to production. This type of software is beneficial for designers creating the initial specifications of a new product and production managers following manufacturing instructions.

PDM can be delivered separately or as a part of a [PLM software](https://www.g2.com/categories/plm) solution. PDM should not be confused with [product information management (PIM) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-information-management-pim), which is used mostly by retailers to manage information on products after they are manufactured.

To qualify for inclusion in the Product Data Management category, a product must:

- Deliver a single repository for all types of product data
- Manage various kinds of data such as 3D models or digital content
- Track data ownership, version control, and release status
- Create technical specifications to manufacture and maintain products
- Provide a full audit trail of all changes made to product information
- Facilitate collaboration between internal and external teams




  
## How Many Product Data Management (PDM) Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 80

### Category Stats (May 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.32/5 (↓0.01 vs Apr 2026)
- **New Reviews This Quarter**: 97
- **Buyer Segments**: Mid-Market 49% │ Enterprise 26% │ Small-Business 25%
- **Top Trending Product**: SolidWorks PDM (+0.015)
*Last updated: May 18, 2026*

  
## How Does G2 Rank Product Data Management (PDM) Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 5,200+ Authentic Reviews
- 80+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.

  
## Which Product Data Management (PDM) Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews)

  
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  ## What Are the Top-Rated Product Data Management (PDM) Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [SolidWorks Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-manage/reviews)
  SOLIDWORKS Manage is an advanced, record-based data management system that extends the global file management and application integrations enabled by SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional to include a comprehensive set of capabilities that you can use and distribute to many areas of your business.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 6
**How Do G2 Users Rate SolidWorks Manage?**

- **Repository:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind SolidWorks Manage?**

- **Seller:** [Solidworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/solidworks)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Twitter:** @SOLIDWORKS (178,798 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/solidworks/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 57% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market


#### What Are SolidWorks Manage's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- BOM Management (1 reviews)
- CAD Integration (1 reviews)
- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Customization Flexibility (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Overwhelming Features (1 reviews)

### 2. [SolidWorks MBD](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-mbd/reviews)
  SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (MBD) lets you define and organize 3D dimensions, tolerances, datums, notes, Bills of Material (BOMs), and other annotations; customize publishing templates for manufacturing, such as Part or Assembly Specifications, Request for Quote (RFQ), and Incoming Inspection Reports. You can also publish to widely accepted formats, such as eDrawings, STEP 242, and 3D PDF for clear 3D communications


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 9
**How Do G2 Users Rate SolidWorks MBD?**

- **Repository:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind SolidWorks MBD?**

- **Seller:** [Solidworks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/solidworks)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Waltham, MA
- **Twitter:** @SOLIDWORKS (178,798 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/solidworks/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** EPA: DSY

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 45% Small-Business


### 3. [Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews)
  Aeries CARS™ is a database driven, electrical design, electrical engineering software, and construction management system that delivers streamlined automation to every step of the electrical engineering and electrical design processes. Beginning with a load list, creating the one line diagrams, wiring schematic, raceway model, bill of materials, accurate cable routing respecting the NEC, scheduling, and installation tracking with revision control for the field... this is a power-packed suite of electrical tools and automations.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate Aeries CARS?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Aeries CARS?**

- **Seller:** [Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aeries-cars)
- **Year Founded:** 1993
- **HQ Location:** Atlanta, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeriescars/about/ (4 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Mid-Market, 20% Enterprise


#### What Are Aeries CARS's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Tracking Automation (3 reviews)
- Customization (2 reviews)
- Customization Flexibility (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Complexity (1 reviews)
- Data Loss (1 reviews)
- File Management (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)

### 4. [Oracle Product Master Data Management Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-product-master-data-management-cloud/reviews)
  With Oracle Product Data Hub Cloud, users can rapidly commercialize, govern, and publish product master data for globalized manufacturing and omnichannel commerce, and seamlessly syndicate data to internal and external applications and marketplaces with a single multi-domain solution, delivering trusted and commercialized product information.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate Oracle Product Master Data Management Cloud?**

- **Repository:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Oracle Product Master Data Management Cloud?**

- **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle)
- **Year Founded:** 1977
- **HQ Location:** Austin, TX
- **Twitter:** @Oracle (828,755 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (199,301 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 40% Small-Business, 40% Enterprise


### 5. [AllSpice Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/allspice-hub/reviews)
  AllSpice Hub is a hardware development platform that combines git revision control, design reviews, and releases in an easy-to-use web interface. It's inspired by software principles while optimized for hardware, with native ECAD support, and automated PCB, schematic, and BOM redlines that highlight changes between revisions.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate AllSpice Hub?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind AllSpice Hub?**

- **Seller:** [AllSpice](https://www.g2.com/sellers/allspice)
- **Year Founded:** 2020
- **HQ Location:** Boston, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/allspice-io (36 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 25% Enterprise


#### What Are AllSpice Hub's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- User Interface (2 reviews)
- CAD Integration (1 reviews)
- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Continuous Improvement (1 reviews)
- Design Ease (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Frequent Changes (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Licensing Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)

### 6. [Fireflai](https://www.g2.com/products/fireflai/reviews)
  Fireflai® is a B2B SaaS Data platform that leverages proprietary Data Science, Machine Learning and Generative AI to transform product data operations. Fireflai® enables seamless ingestion, management and enrichment of complex catalogues and product master data - accelerating the onboarding, activation and continuous improvement of SKUs for Manufacturers, Distributors and Retailers. Fireflai can: - Ingest PIM/ERP extracts such as product and parts lists, taxonomies and lists of values - Enrich product lists with validated data, documents and images from unstructured supplier files, catalogues, metadata, even the web - Generate content such as descriptions, taglines, features & benefits, SEO tags - Cleanse, match and merge datasets to create a 'golden product dataset' - Classify and transform product data into required taxonomies for simple ERP/PIM import - Translate datasets into multiple languages


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate Fireflai?**

- **Repository:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 6.1/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Fireflai?**

- **Seller:** [Fireflai](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fireflai)
- **Year Founded:** 2023
- **HQ Location:** Manchester , GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fireflai-ai (8 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Enterprise, 20% Mid-Market


#### What Are Fireflai's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Time-Saving (4 reviews)
- Speed (3 reviews)
- Implementation Ease (2 reviews)
- Automation (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Bug Issues (1 reviews)
- Inaccuracy (1 reviews)
- Inaccuracy Issues (1 reviews)
- Software Bugs (1 reviews)

### 7. [SpecPDM](https://www.g2.com/products/specpdm/reviews)
  SpecPDM is an application platform provides product development with a central storage and specifications management system in order to be able to react to market requirements in a fast and flexible manner.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate SpecPDM?**

- **Repository:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind SpecPDM?**

- **Seller:** [SpecPage](https://www.g2.com/sellers/specpage)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Jacksonville, Florida, United States
- **Twitter:** @specpage (45 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/revalize (386 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business


#### What Are SpecPDM's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Data Management (1 reviews)
- Data Security (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Intuitive (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (1 reviews)

### 8. [Thomas Navigator](https://www.g2.com/products/thomas-navigator/reviews)
  Streamline your digital product information strategy, connect with more end users, and generate new leads.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 4
**How Do G2 Users Rate Thomas Navigator?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Thomas Navigator?**

- **Seller:** [Thomas Publishing Company](https://www.g2.com/sellers/thomas-publishing-company)
- **Year Founded:** 1898
- **HQ Location:** New York, US
- **Twitter:** @Thomasnet (16,575 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/thomasforindustry/ (906 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 9. [Ansys GRANTA MI Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-granta-mi-pro/reviews)
  A fast-start materials information management solution for design & simulation. It enables material data consistency across all engineering teams through easy access to trusted materials data in leading CAD & CAE systems. It's the first step for starting to manage in-house materials information & IP. Capabilities: -Build lists of preferred materials -Store data securely -Import from Ansys Granta Selector -Integration with Creo®, NX™, HyperMesh™ and Ansys Workbench -Export to SolidWorks®


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys GRANTA MI Pro?**

- **Ease of Use:** 5.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Ansys GRANTA MI Pro?**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,734 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 10. [DDM Office](https://www.g2.com/products/ddm-office/reviews)
  A powerful document and project data management solution enabling non-design staff to access, review and update your information.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 3
**How Do G2 Users Rate DDM Office?**

- **Repository:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind DDM Office?**

- **Seller:** [CSI](https://www.g2.com/sellers/csi-8ba0264b-2bba-486f-939a-b82b42b8b82d)
- **Year Founded:** 1988
- **HQ Location:** Newbury, GB
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-data-manager (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 67% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise


### 11. [Bluestar PLM](https://www.g2.com/products/pdm-technology-bluestar-plm/reviews)
  We offer Bluestar PLM, built inside the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. Bluestar PLM seamlessly integrates product data, such as drawings, BOMs, and 3D files from CAD systems, with manufacturing data in Dynamics 365. Today, we serve manufacturers worldwide across industries such as Industrial Equipment & Machinery, Automotive, High Tech & Electronics, Aerospace & Defense, and Medical Devices. We made it our mission to increase the operational efficiency and profitability of our customers by integrating engineering into the downstream operations through the implementation of our software solutions. By bringing the PLM users onto the ERP platform, we bridge the gap between engineering and operations and enable the seamless sharing of data and documentation while enabling business process automation across engineering and manufacturing domains. As a result, we are uniquely positioned as the leading provider of PLM solutions for manufacturers running their business on the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate Bluestar PLM?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Bluestar PLM?**

- **Seller:** [PDM Technology](https://www.g2.com/sellers/pdm-technology)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


#### What Are Bluestar PLM's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- CAD Integration (2 reviews)
- Collaboration (2 reviews)
- Functionality (2 reviews)
- Integrations (2 reviews)
- Real-time Collaboration (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- CAD Connectivity (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (1 reviews)

### 12. [Boltline](https://www.g2.com/products/boltline/reviews)
  Boltline is the cloud-based engineering toolset that helps you create new hardware. No legacy IT systems, spreadsheet chaos, or roll-your-own efforts required. Boltline is flexible, whether your project requires 5 parts or 500,000, your processes simple or complex, your team small or large. In Boltline, designers, mechanical teams, manufacturing leads, supply chain pros, and even contractors participate in the build process with a single experience. Boltline coordinates all your parts, people, and processes so teams can build world-class hardware, fast - defining workflows or Work Plans is intuitive and self-service, so everyone can share their best practices.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Boltline?**

- **Repository:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Boltline?**

- **Seller:** [Boltline](https://www.g2.com/sellers/boltline)
- **Year Founded:** 2023
- **HQ Location:** Kent, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/buildwithboltline/ (16 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


#### What Are Boltline's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Intuitive (2 reviews)
- Continuous Improvement (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Real-time Access (1 reviews)
- Reliability (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Workflow Issues (1 reviews)

### 13. [Collaboration Desktop](https://www.g2.com/products/parallaksis-collaboration-desktop/reviews)
  Parallelksis Task and Project Portal is a business collaboration solution that is a portal for integrating project and order data.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Collaboration Desktop?**

- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Collaboration Desktop?**

- **Seller:** [Parallaksis](https://www.g2.com/sellers/parallaksis)
- **Year Founded:** 2015
- **HQ Location:** Napoli, IT
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/parallaksis/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market


### 14. [Drawingmanager](https://www.g2.com/products/drawingmanager/reviews)
  Drawingmanager is designed to find and manage Solid Edge files. It’s easy to install and easy to use. Drawingmanager automatically at set intervals, for instance 5 minutes, imports and updates the content of the saved Solid Edge file properties and custom defined properties. Using the extensive search capabilities files can quickly be found and opened or inserted in Solid Edge or opened in Revision Manager. Drawingmanager does not require a dedicated server with server client relations. Drawingmanager can be used in a multi-user environment. Drawingmanager can also be used with the free Solid Edge Viewer. For example if files need to be viewed or printed at other departments, such as Purchasing, Production and Warehousing. Different Drawingmanager libraries can be used for different departments, e.g. one for Engineering and another for Production holding only parts and assemblies that have been released for manufacturing. Features include: • Easy file management • Auto import and synchronization of Solid Edge files • Preview of each file • Extensive search capabilities • Save data field modifications to Solid Edge file • Save searches • Open file directly in Solid Edge or Revision Manager • Compact view • Insert parts in assemblies (grounded relationship) • Drag-and-drop parts in assemblies (apply relationships) • Print and batch print drawings • Standard and Custom Reports • Drawingmanager and free Solid Edge Viewer for viewing and printing drawings


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Drawingmanager?**

- **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Drawingmanager?**

- **Seller:** [Drawing Manager](https://www.g2.com/sellers/drawing-manager)
- **Year Founded:** 1992
- **HQ Location:** Thornton, AU
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/drawing-managers/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


### 15. [Frontier](https://www.g2.com/products/frontier/reviews)
  Companies are giving buyers more choices than ever before. Whether to differentiate their offerings in a crowded marketplace or to provide a more customer-focused experience, products that are made- or assembled-to-order will produce higher satisfaction and lower return rates. But customization at scale requires ERP software that is flexible and that can uniquely manage a large range of mix-and-match options -- without creating a nightmare of SKUs and a ton of money tied up in inventory. Frontier ERP has been designed specifically for high-volume “To Order” manufacturers and distributors. Some of the industries succeeding with Frontier include manufacturers or assemblers/customizers of Kitchen and Bath Cabinetry, Doors, Electronics, Furniture, Power Units, Promotional Items, Windows, and Window Treatments. Any products customized-, made-, or assembled-to-order can be supported by Frontier ERP. Frontier’s fully integrated product configurator guides the user through collecting all the options required by the customer. Selections are dynamically edited to ensure that only acceptable and buildable combinations can be ordered. Integration with both 2D and 3D images provides even further visual confirmation that the correct product is being ordered, reducing errors and improving customer satisfaction. Designed to provide a complete, integrated solution, Frontier ERP software from Friedman Corporation includes Order Management, Product Configurator, Inventory Control, MRP, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Production Reporting, Shop Floor Control, Advanced Manufacturing Execution, Accounting, Product Costing, and Shipping. By utilizing the power and security of the iBM platform, plus advanced IBM technologies including Websphere, Friedman Frontier is a robust ERP system with a modern, browser-based user interface that can support companies of any size. It is available on-premise or hosted (cloud).


  **Average Rating:** 2.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Frontier?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Frontier?**

- **Seller:** [Friedman](https://www.g2.com/sellers/friedman)
- **Year Founded:** 1980
- **HQ Location:** Chicago, US
- **Twitter:** @FriedmanHR (20 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/friedman-corporation_2 (46 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


### 16. [MechWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/mechworks-pdm/reviews)
  Product data management (PDM) is the business function often within product lifecycle management (PLM) that is responsible for the management and publication of product data. A PDM Product Data Management, is a fundamental software for CAD users that helps track and securely controls revisions history of both data and files.


  **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate MechWorks PDM?**

- **Ease of Use:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind MechWorks PDM?**

- **Seller:** [MechWorks](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mechworks)
- **Year Founded:** 1998
- **HQ Location:** Bologna, IT
- **Twitter:** @Mechworks (49 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/mechworks-srl (19 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


#### What Are MechWorks PDM's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Capabilities (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Confusing Functionality (1 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (1 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)

### 17. [Pattern PXM](https://www.g2.com/products/pattern-pxm/reviews)
  Pattern PXM, from the world's top Amazon seller, unifies your product data and assets in a platform proven at scale. Harness trillions of data points and real-world expertise to move beyond management, delivering actionable, real-time content optimization, automation, and syndication for faster launches, unrivaled accuracy, and sales growth across every marketplace. From high-growth startups to global brands like Skullcandy, Roland, Targus, Kong, 100%, and K&N, Pattern PXM helps teams eliminate manual effort, improve consistency, accelerate product launches, and turn browsers into loyal customers. For more information, visit: https://www.pattern.com/products/pxm.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 60
**How Do G2 Users Rate Pattern PXM?**

- **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Pattern PXM?**

- **Seller:** [Pattern Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/pattern-inc)
- **Company Website:** https://pattern.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2013
- **HQ Location:** Lehi, Utah, United States
- **Twitter:** @patternhq (562 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/pattern-hq (1,530 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Consumer Electronics, Consumer Goods
  - **Company Size:** 55% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business


#### What Are Pattern PXM's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Easy Upload (2 reviews)
- Efficiency (2 reviews)
- Filtering Features (2 reviews)
- Search Efficiency (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Confusing Categorization (1 reviews)
- Confusing Functionality (1 reviews)
- Folder Management (1 reviews)
- Image Management (1 reviews)
- Inefficient Search Functionality (1 reviews)

### 18. [PDMPlus](https://www.g2.com/products/pdmplus/reviews)
  PDMPlus is a rapidly deployable, instantly usable, easily tailorable, and swiftly affordable configuration management software application for performing hardware configuration management of manufactured products, fielded equipment, networked systems, and in-service assets throughout their extended lifecycle of use.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate PDMPlus?**

- **Repository:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind PDMPlus?**

- **Seller:** [TPT Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tpt-technologies)
- **Year Founded:** 1992
- **HQ Location:** Las Vegas, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cmstat (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 19. [Viamedici EPIM](https://www.g2.com/products/viamedici-epim/reviews)
  Viamedici EPIM is a real enterprise application designed for company-wide use, large numbers of users and maximum amounts of data. State-of-the-art architecture and comprehensive scalability ensure best performance and operating security even under high load.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Viamedici EPIM?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Viamedici EPIM?**

- **Seller:** [Viamedici](https://www.g2.com/sellers/viamedici)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Ettlingen, DE
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/viamediciglobal/ (72 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market


#### What Are Viamedici EPIM's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Data Management (1 reviews)
- Reliability (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Complex Interface (1 reviews)
- Inefficient Search Functionality (1 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (1 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)

### 20. [Ansys GRANTA MI Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-granta-mi-enterprise/reviews)
  Ansys' Granta MI Enterprise is a comprehensive market-leading materials information management system. It provides a company-wide 'gold source' of materials data that's accessible within a wide-range of leading CAD, CAE, PLM and ERP systems. Optional advanced materials data is available to use in Granta MI Enterprise: metals, polymers, composites, aero, additive, medical, eco design and restricted substances. Capabilities: -Boosting simulation accuracy -Integrate seamlessly with CAD, CAE and PLM systems -Comprehensive materials data -Additive manufacturing -Test data management -Minimize restricted substances risk


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Ansys GRANTA MI Enterprise?**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,734 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


### 21. [Ansys GRANTA Selector](https://www.g2.com/products/ansys-granta-selector/reviews)
  Make smarter materials choices by combining powerful software tools and extensive property data. Find the optimal materials for your applications: reduce material cost/weight, assure supply or reduce product failures. Capabilities: -Intelligent Materials Selection -Comprehensive Materials Data -FE Export and Ansys Workbench Integration -Eco Design Audit -Part Cost Estimation -Create Hybrid Materials


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Ansys GRANTA Selector?**

- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Ansys GRANTA Selector?**

- **Seller:** [Ansys, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ansys-inc)
- **Year Founded:** 1970
- **HQ Location:** Canonsburg, PA
- **Twitter:** @ANSYS (30,734 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6536/ (6,703 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NASDAQ:ANSS

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


### 22. [bananaz](https://www.g2.com/products/bananaz/reviews)
  Copilot for Mechanical Engineers. Master design changes, enhance team collaboration, automate documentation, and gain actionable design insights. All embedded into your existing CAD and PDM software. Bananaz picks up where your design tools fall short. AI-powered Validation, Compliance, and Coordination that integrates seamlessly to your design software and turbo-charge your engineers.
 Freeing your team to focus on meaningful design and innovation Intelligent Design Validation & Change Management: \* Detecting Differences across 2D drawing and 3D models guiding users through the individual design changes. \* Checklist Compliance verifies whether your design adheres to defined geometrical product specifications on every iteration. \* Issue tracking creates an easy to-do list based on the team communication to ensure the execution meets the requirements. Integrated Collaboration & Workflow Visibility: \* Design Activity Tracking - Auto-generated change logs and visual differences to provide full visibility into the design process. \* Real-Time Notifications Get real-time alerts for design updates, mentions, and tasks requiring your attention. \* Team Comments & Annotations Direct collaboration on 3D and 2D files with synced comments and annotations across versions. \* CAD/PDM Integration - Access control connects seamlessly to your existing design stack, syncs automatically, no manual uploads. Custom Automation & Rule Definition: \* Custom Rules Enforcement - Automated design review tasks - customized to your organization’s standards and processes. \* Flexible Design Review Workflows that align with your organization requirements and adapt to dynamic needs across different projects. \* Automatic Reports Generation - redlining, inspection balloons, audit trail and changes reports are auto-generated according to company templates.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate bananaz?**

- **Repository:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Workflows:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.3/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind bananaz?**

- **Seller:** [bananaz.ai](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bananaz-ai)
- **Year Founded:** 2023
- **HQ Location:** Tel Aviv, IL
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/bananaz-ai/ (23 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


#### What Are bananaz's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Accuracy (1 reviews)
- Drawing Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Features (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Limited Options (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Software Limitations (1 reviews)

### 23. [Buymanager](https://www.g2.com/products/buymanager/reviews)
  Agile and automated sourcing & product cost management software connected to the Supply Chain. As Strategic sourcing experts, we develop a software for sourcers of electronic components and Electronic Manufacturing Services companies. RFQ Standardize your RFQ process in order to ensure a swift and cost-effective feedback to all price requests. Deal A powerful tool that allows reducing time in your BOM-costing process in order to react quickly towardsyour client needs. Connect Capitalize your work by exchanging all your processed data between the ERP database and BuyManager. Risk RISK module has been designed to help control risks related to electronic components' obsolescense and ensure compliance. Nego A "Data-Price Crushing" module dedicated for your everyday negotiations and cost down plan. BOM Monitor and share your BOMs to control quality and cost along your product lifecycle. SRM A better managing process of all your suppliers data for a better purchasing performance.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Buymanager?**

- **Repository:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)
- **Ease of Use:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)
- **Types:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Buymanager?**

- **Seller:** [Supplyframe](https://www.g2.com/sellers/supplyframe-5f1d37dc-326a-4129-b8fe-ba2a106d6851)
- **Year Founded:** 2003
- **HQ Location:** Pasadena, CA
- **Twitter:** @Supplyframe (4,025 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/supplyframe/ (291 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 24. [Kenesto](https://www.g2.com/products/kenesto/reviews)
  Kenesto is the secure, cloud-based document management solution built specifically for engineers, designers, and construction teams. Ditch complex PDM systems and consumer cloud storage. Kenesto provides essential features like CAD file management, automatic version control, file locking to prevent overwrites, and easy, controlled sharing with external partners. Organize projects with collaborative workspaces and streamline your workflows, all accessible through a familiar Windows Explorer interface. Simplify your data management and accelerate design collaboration.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Kenesto?**

- **Seller:** [Kenesto](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kenesto)
- **HQ Location:** Boston, US
- **Twitter:** @kenesto (188 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/kenesto (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise, 100% Mid-Market


#### What Are Kenesto's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Collaboration (1 reviews)
- Document Management (1 reviews)
- Sharing (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Editing Issues (1 reviews)
- Internet Dependency (1 reviews)

### 25. [PRO.FILE](https://www.g2.com/products/pro-file/reviews)
  PRO.FILE from Revalize is the Product Data Backbone that lets companies control and logically connect product data and documents across the enterprise. As a digitalization platform with all the necessary product and document lifecycle management capabilities, it consolidates product data (PDM) management, product lifecycle (PLM) management, and document management system (DMS) into a single-system that can be integrated with every major M/ECAD and ERP system. Direct prototyping coupled with real-time data modification capabilities, means that businesses can see and test changes instantly without disruption. This agility transforms how teams collaborate, make decisions, and bring products to market, speeding up time-to-value and enhancing the capacity to innovate. Revalize delivers scalable and easy-to-implement integrated management solutions designed with the end-user in mind. PRO.FILE system simplifies data management across various departments and systems, empowering organizations to leverage their product data to drive decision-making and strategic growth.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate PRO.FILE?**

- **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.2/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind PRO.FILE?**

- **Seller:** [Revalize](https://www.g2.com/sellers/revalize)
- **Year Founded:** 2021
- **HQ Location:** Jacksonville, US
- **Twitter:** @revalize (103 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/revalize/ (504 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business



    ## What Is Product Data Management (PDM) Software?
  [CAD & PLM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-plm)
  ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Product Data Management (PDM) Software?
    - [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)
    - [Engineering Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/engineering-document-management)

  
---

## How Do You Choose the Right Product Data Management (PDM) Software?

### What You Should Know About PDM Software

### What is PDM Software?

PDM, or product data management software gives users a place to store and manage all product information. This centralized database for all product information can store designs, engineering data, bills of materials, and critical information on processes used to create and modify product data.

Accessing design files from CAD software or other design solutions can be extremely challenging at times. Sometimes these design files can be difficult to find, or not communicate enough information about the product. PDM software creates a centralized database for users so they can have access to critical product data that would otherwise be difficult to locate.

Key Benefits of PDM Software

- Find data more efficiently, saving time for users
- Provide more visibility and improve collaboration across teams
- Reduce development errors and costs

### Why Use PDM Software?

PDM software helps companies gain total control over their product information and data. This allows users to improve collaboration, enhance traceability, and create a more efficient product development process. Additionally, one central location for all this important product information provides more visibility across teams, as well as accessibility and ease of use for clients.

In a competitive market, designers and manufacturers must use every edge they have so they can bring products to market in the most efficient way possible. PDM software provides that extra edge, and is an essential tool to get the most out of engineering and design teams.

**Improved collaboration —** Perhaps the most useful function of installing a PDM software is collaboration. PDM software allows users to share data quickly, track revisions that are made to the data, and provide comments and suggestions in the database.

**Quicker time to market —** When engineers have quicker access to the data they’re looking for, it allows them to design at a more efficient pace. This generally speeds up the design process and quickly brings the product to market.

**Less errors —** A centralized database where multiple users and teams can check each other’s data usually results in fewer errors. This both enhances and expedites the process as errors can be caught and corrected by multiple parties.

### Who Uses PDM Software?

**Manufacturers —** Manufacturers utilize PDM software so they can control product data throughout the product lifecycle, from initial design stages to the final production of a product. Having control over product data allows manufacturers to streamline and automate processes related to the product such as engineering change orders.

### Kinds of PDM Software

**Cloud PDM —** Cloud solutions allow users to access the software on an online server. This gives users the added benefit of providing more collaboration and accessibility. For businesses that work with companies in other countries, this is a crucial factor to consider. The drawbacks for some businesses might be the subscription-based model that many operate on; this means that most services charge on a monthly basis instead of a one-time cost. The reliance on internet connectivity to use the software can also be difficult for some organizations. Cloud connectivity can be difficult for some businesses and organizations if they do not always have reliable access to the internet.

**On-premise PDM —** On-premise solutions are generally installed on local desktops and come at a one-time cost. The associated benefits of on-premise solutions include customizability, not relying on Wi-Fi, and having total control and ownership of the software. However, on-premise PDMs do not benefit from updates or additional IT help if something is not working properly like cloud PDMs.

### PDM Software Features

**Remote access —** One of the key features of PDM software is remote access. This is especially useful for teams that have to communicate across the globe. The PDM enables remote design locations to receive real-time updates on design changes, which allows them to have immediate access to the data.

**Secure access—** Secure access features allow users to set permissions on who is allowed to access the software. This is a great way to ensure that your data is always secure.

**Data lookup —** Data lookup features allow users to quickly locate documents based on product names, contained data, metadata, workflow state, and other parameters.

**Collaboration—** Beyond sharing access to data, PDM software allows users to share collaborative feedback on each other’s work. Users can share 2D or 3D views of teammate’s work and offer comments and feedback directly in the software.

**Revision control —** PDM software allows users to go back and look at all past changes that were made in the dataset. Even if a project has been going on for months, users can access past versions. This ensures that no data gets lost, and allows users to reuse old designs.

**Manufacturing processes —** Manufacturers use PDM software for managing product data, and to establish a centralized location for best processes.

### Potential Issues with PDM Software

**Having multiple CAD systems —** One of the major issues that can occur when implementing a PDM is if you need to import data from multiple CAD systems. Often times, vendors have a PDM associated with their particular CAD system. These are PDM systems that offer more functionality if they are integrated with the same vendor’s CAD system. Some users say that the only problem with this is that if you have other CAD systems, then the PDM might lag more or have difficultly integrating with it.

### Software and Services Related to PDM Software

[**Computer-aided design software**](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad) **—** PDM software is designed to integrate with general purpose CAD software. Users can import their design data into the PDM so multiple teams can access, view and edit the data. This makes all of the data accessible and easy to locate for users.

[**Quality management system (QMS)**](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms) **—** Connecting your PDM software with a quality management system or QMS allows users to enhance the data stored in their PDM. By integrating a QMS, users add an extra layer of data that can include critical information related to quality standards and regulations. The QMS can also serve as a great database for any incidents or inspections that are related to any products.