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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Arena PLM & QMS
Star Rating
(417)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Browse all 7 pricing plansCentro
Star Rating
(12)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in Document Control with a score of 9.0, highlighting its robust features for managing documents effectively. In contrast, Centro's Document Control scored 8.7, which, while still strong, does not match the comprehensive capabilities of Arena.
- Reviewers mention that Arena PLM & QMS offers superior Change Management features, scoring 8.7, which users appreciate for its intuitive workflows. Centro, however, scored 8.5, indicating a solid but slightly less efficient process for managing changes.
- G2 users highlight Arena's Quality Processes with a score of 8.7, noting its effectiveness in maintaining high standards. Centro's score of 8.0 suggests it has quality processes in place, but users feel they are not as comprehensive as those offered by Arena.
- Users on G2 report that Arena PLM & QMS shines in Analytics & Reporting with a score of 8.0, providing valuable insights for decision-making. In comparison, Centro's analytics capabilities scored lower at 7.7, indicating less depth in reporting features.
- Reviewers mention that Arena PLM & QMS has a more effective Collaboration feature, scoring 8.2, which facilitates better communication among teams. Centro's collaboration tools scored 7.9, suggesting they are functional but may lack some of the advanced features found in Arena.
- Users say that Arena PLM & QMS provides a better overall Quality Management experience, with a score of 8.3 for Traceability, which is crucial for compliance. Centro's traceability features scored 8.0, indicating they are adequate but not as robust as those in Arena.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
Arena PLM Launch
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
Centro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Arena PLM & QMS
No trial information availableCentro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
369
7.6
12
Ease of Use
8.1
375
7.9
12
Ease of Setup
8.1
179
7.5
6
Ease of Admin
8.4
136
7.8
6
Quality of Support
8.5
311
8.2
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
136
9.7
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
366
9.0
12
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality Management
8.3
76
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
Quality System
8.1
62
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
Nonconformance
8.3
81
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
79
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Verified
Not enough data
8.7
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality system
9.0
97
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Verified
Not enough data
8.1
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
63
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Verified
Not enough data
7.5
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Inspection Management
7.9
75
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Verified
Not enough data
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.2
71
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Verified
Not enough data
7.7
61
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Verified
Not enough data
7.8
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Services
8.0
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.6
137
Not enough data
7.8
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
CAD
7.2
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.6
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.7
139
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
151
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
157
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
Product Data Management
8.2
150
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
159
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
178
|
Verified
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.9
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
172
|
Verified
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
8.0
164
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Verified
Not enough data
8.5
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
185
|
Verified
Not enough data
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
7.1
121
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
106
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality management
7.7
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
134
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.2
108
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.8
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.9
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.8
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arena PLM & QMS and Centro are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Quality Management (QMS) and Medical QMS
Centro is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arena PLM & QMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Centro
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
Medical Devices
33.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.3%
Biotechnology
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.2%
Consumer Electronics
4.9%
Other
37.1%
Automotive
75.0%
Plastics
16.7%
Packaging and Containers
8.3%
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Other
0.0%
Discussions
What does a PLM do?
2 Comments
KA
A PLM is the gate keeper for your intellectual property, and the avenue for your manufacturer to build the product per your specificationsRead more
Can this PLM bring the data and drawings straight to the production lines so we can digitize the production lines and remove the paper?
1 Comment
SR
Andrea,
Thanks for your inquiry. PLM does allow us to provide electronic access for documents, drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), and other product...Read more
Is it possible to customize the workflow in the CAPA module?
1 Comment
AP
Bruce,
Thank you for posting this question. There are some best practices that can be applied and your customer success coach can help you with that. You...Read more
How long does it take to deploy Centro?
1 Comment
Official Response from Centro
The initial deployment can take less than a month, depending on the company size and the number of Centro modules and custom features/dashboards deployed....Read more
What integrations can Centro offer?
1 Comment
Official Response from Centro
Centro offers out-of-the-box integration with the Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and custom integrations with CAD, ERP and CRM systems.Read more
How much does it cost?
1 Comment
Official Response from Centro
We provide custom quotes to all our customers based on the size of the company and the number of Centro modules and custom features deployed. Read more
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