Compare Arena PLM & QMS and Centric PLM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Arena PLM & QMS
Star Rating
(435)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(47)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (55.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in user accessibility, allowing all team members, not just engineers, to engage with the platform. Users appreciate the ability to make changes without needing to up-rev parts, which streamlines workflows significantly.
- Users say that Centric PLM offers a modern and intuitive interface, making it easy for teams to collaborate and maintain visibility over product data. The system's ability to quickly search and find products and materials globally is highlighted as a critical feature for many businesses.
- Reviewers mention that Arena PLM & QMS has a strong focus on document management, with users finding the sorting feature particularly helpful for filtering documents efficiently. This capability is praised for saving time and enhancing productivity in managing parts and assemblies.
- According to verified reviews, Centric PLM is recognized for its smooth onboarding process and 24/7 support, which users find beneficial for integrating the system into their operations. This level of support helps teams feel confident in using the software effectively.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Arena PLM & QMS has a higher overall satisfaction score compared to Centric PLM, indicating a more favorable user experience. Users have reported no significant issues over years of usage, showcasing the platform's reliability.
- Users note that while both platforms are user-friendly, Arena PLM & QMS has a slight edge in ease of setup and administration, with reviewers appreciating its intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies the initial learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
Centric PLM
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Arena PLM & QMS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
385
8.2
46
Ease of Use
8.1
392
8.1
46
Ease of Setup
8.1
193
7.4
33
Ease of Admin
8.4
138
7.1
20
Quality of Support
8.5
325
8.1
44
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
138
8.4
19
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
383
10.0
46
Features by Category
Quality Management
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Quality System
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Nonconformance
8.3
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality system
9.0
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Inspection Management
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.2
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Services
8.0
80
|
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
7.4
35
7.8
127
|
Verified
7.8
35
7.3
131
|
Verified
7.1
36
8.5
176
|
Verified
7.9
37
CAD
7.2
135
|
Verified
6.8
33
7.2
124
|
Verified
6.9
33
6.7
103
|
Verified
6.7
32
Collaboration
7.7
142
|
Verified
7.5
33
7.9
154
|
Verified
7.7
35
7.9
160
|
Verified
7.9
34
8.8
187
|
Verified
8.0
36
Product Data Management
8.2
152
|
Verified
7.8
35
8.6
163
|
Verified
8.3
35
8.8
186
|
Verified
7.6
34
Bill of Materials
8.9
195
|
Verified
8.0
36
8.8
191
|
Verified
7.8
36
8.6
180
|
Verified
7.7
35
8.2
174
|
Verified
7.5
34
Engineering Change Management
8.1
169
|
Verified
6.4
30
8.5
197
|
Verified
6.7
32
8.6
192
|
Verified
6.2
31
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.1
92
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.2
91
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Analytics
7.2
125
|
Verified
7.3
33
6.9
106
|
Verified
6.7
32
7.2
103
|
Verified
7.1
33
Quality management
7.7
117
|
Verified
7.1
32
8.2
135
|
Verified
6.8
34
8.0
130
|
Verified
6.8
32
Integration
7.2
110
|
Verified
7.0
34
6.8
80
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.9
80
|
Verified
6.4
31
7.3
89
|
Verified
6.8
32
Generative AI
6.8
37
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arena PLM & QMS and Centric PLM are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Quality Management (QMS) and Medical QMS
Centric PLM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arena PLM & QMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Centric PLM
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
34.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.1%
Biotechnology
7.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.4%
Consumer Electronics
4.7%
Other
36.3%
Apparel & Fashion
31.9%
Computer Software
8.5%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Consumer Goods
6.4%
Airlines/Aviation
4.3%
Other
42.6%
Alternatives
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
Would it be possible for Arena to implement this simple feature?
1 Comment
SR
Thanks Jahan. This is on Arena's product roadmap. If you would like to discuss further, please contact your Arena account representative and they can share...Read more
How do I make a Arena project where some things can be done in parallel or in loops?
1 Comment
SR
Thanks Ricardo. I passed this question to our product team and they need more information to answer this question. Please feel free to contact me directly at...Read more
Centric PLM has no discussions with answers
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