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Compare Aras Innovator and SolidWorks PDM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 50 Users Per Year
No pricing available
Aras Innovator
Star Rating
(67)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 50 Users Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansSolidWorks PDM
Star Rating
(79)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks PDMAras Innovator vs SolidWorks PDM
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SolidWorks PDM easier to use. However, Aras Innovator is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Aras Innovator overall.
- Reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM meets the needs of their business better than Aras Innovator.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Aras Innovator over SolidWorks PDM.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aras Innovator
Community Edition
Free
50 Users Per Year
Limited to 50 named users
- Yearly Software Release
- Product Data Platform - limited features
- Composable Applications
SolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Aras Innovator
Free Trial is available
SolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
59
8.6
58
Ease of Use
7.8
60
8.0
59
Ease of Setup
7.5
46
6.3
21
Ease of Admin
8.0
46
7.2
20
Quality of Support
7.2
56
7.9
54
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
45
8.0
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
59
8.3
55
Features by Category
Metadata
8.3
19
8.0
38
7.9
18
7.2
28
8.4
21
7.8
34
Data Management
9.3
20
8.6
36
7.9
18
7.7
27
8.8
20
8.3
37
9.1
20
7.7
34
Generative AI
5.6
9
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
Data Management
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Dashboards
6.7
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
5.4
12
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.2
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Security
8.6
14
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.1
31
Not enough data
7.7
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
CAD
8.0
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
Product Data Management
8.2
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.6
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
7.9
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Simulation
6.9
26
Not enough data
6.4
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
25
Not enough data
Analytics
6.6
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality management
7.3
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.2
28
Not enough data
6.3
24
Not enough data
6.4
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.4
18
Not enough data
5.2
16
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aras Innovator and SolidWorks PDM are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Aras Innovator is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Engineering Document Management
SolidWorks PDM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aras Innovator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks PDM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Automotive
12.5%
Shipbuilding
10.9%
Computer Software
10.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.8%
Management Consulting
6.3%
Other
51.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.9%
Design
8.6%
Automotive
8.6%
Machinery
7.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.1%
Other
45.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Aras Innovator has no discussions with answers
Do you manager NON CAD files with PDM?
2 Comments
CM
We also manage Excel files, PDF's and pictures using PDM.Read more
What is Solidworks PDM system?
1 Comment
PM
Solidworks PDM is an advanced version of file explorer in windows PC. It allows you to manage all your files and projects. One can easily manage workflow and...Read more
What is PDM software?
1 Comment
JL
PDM stands for Program Document Management. However, it goes beyond what a regular file explorer does and allows for a version history as well as review and...Read more
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