Compare Arena PLM & QMS and EASE 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (63.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Starting at $719.00 1 Site Unlimited Users/ Per Month
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
(201)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $719.00 1 Site Unlimited Users/ Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that EASE excels in user satisfaction, reflected in its higher overall ratings and positive feedback about its ease of understanding and support. Users appreciate the weekly and bi-weekly assistance from the EASE team, which enhances their experience.
- Users say that Arena PLM & QMS offers a seamless integration with other systems, making it a strong choice for teams looking for collaboration. Reviewers highlight its cloud-based platform, which ensures access to the latest product information, enhancing team efficiency.
- According to verified reviews, EASE stands out for its reporting capabilities, particularly in facilitating LPA audits. Users mention the ability to create various reports, which adds significant value to their quality management processes.
- Reviewers mention that while Arena PLM & QMS is simple to navigate, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users noting configuration difficulties. However, its strong document control features are frequently praised.
- G2 reviewers highlight that EASE provides a more comprehensive mobile access experience, allowing users to work effectively on the go. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams that require flexibility in their quality management tasks.
- Users report that both products have solid support, but EASE's higher ratings in customer support and training indicate a more robust assistance framework. Reviewers appreciate the tailored Q&A sessions designed for specific departments, which enhance user learning and engagement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
Arena PLM Launch
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*additional fees apply
- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
EASE
EASE
Starting at $719.00
1 Site Unlimited Users/ Per Month
For resolving issues & preventing recurrence with targeted training. Price based on site headcount. Billed annually per site. Implementation fees apply.
- Unlimited users, audits & inspections
- Robust scheduler
- Out-of-the-box dashboards
Free Trial
Arena PLM & QMS
No trial information availableEASE
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
385
9.2
148
Ease of Use
8.1
392
9.3
150
Ease of Setup
8.1
193
8.8
92
Ease of Admin
8.4
138
8.7
66
Quality of Support
8.5
325
9.3
136
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
138
9.4
64
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
383
9.4
144
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
Health & Safety
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
41
Not enough data
9.1
46
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
8.7
14
Environment
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
8.2
30
Not enough data
8.6
31
Services
Not enough data
9.1
40
Not enough data
9.1
38
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
8.7
31
Audit & Inspections
Not enough data
8.8
45
Not enough data
9.0
46
Not enough data
8.9
47
Text Summarization
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Security
Not enough data
8.7
14
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
8.5
36
Compliance
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI - Environmental Health and Safety
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Nonconformance
8.3
82
|
Verified
9.0
78
|
Verified
8.3
80
|
Verified
8.7
72
|
Verified
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.4
66
|
Verified
Quality system
9.0
99
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.1
91
|
Verified
8.5
70
|
Verified
7.7
84
|
Verified
8.5
73
|
Verified
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
8.8
71
|
Verified
7.6
64
|
Verified
8.4
70
|
Verified
7.6
66
|
Verified
7.6
62
|
Verified
Inspection Management
7.9
76
|
Verified
8.5
72
|
Verified
8.3
77
|
Verified
8.8
71
|
Verified
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
Compliance
8.2
72
|
Verified
8.5
63
|
Verified
7.7
62
|
Verified
8.0
58
|
Verified
7.9
69
|
Verified
8.3
57
|
Verified
Platform
7.8
72
|
Verified
7.8
69
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.7
74
|
Verified
6.9
73
|
Verified
9.1
84
|
Verified
7.9
83
|
Verified
8.9
83
|
Verified
Services
8.0
80
|
Verified
8.8
77
|
Verified
7.9
87
|
Verified
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.4
77
|
Verified
9.1
74
|
Verified
8.1
68
|
Verified
8.8
73
|
Verified
Planning
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.4
19
Execution
Not enough data
7.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
7.9
17
Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
8.4
20
New Product Introduction
7.6
137
Not enough data
7.8
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
CAD
7.2
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
124
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
103
|
Verified
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
154
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
160
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
Product Data Management
8.2
152
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
163
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
186
|
Verified
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
8.9
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
8.1
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
197
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
192
|
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
7.2
125
|
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
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
130
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.2
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
80
|
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 EASE are categorized as Quality Management (QMS)
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Medical QMS
EASE is categorized as Inspection Management and Environmental Health and Safety
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arena PLM & QMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
EASE
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%
Automotive
64.5%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Consumer Services
6.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
4.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
3.5%
Other
16.0%
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
Can I take and upload photos and video to my audit questions?
2 Comments
Official Response from EASE
Beacon can access your mobile device's camera and can automatically attach photos to any audit question while conducting an audit. We are currently working...Read more
Can I download a free trial?
1 Comment
Official Response from EASE
We don't have a current downloadable free trial, but we do offer a 30 day free pilot, in which you receive access to the full features of Beacon, as well as...Read more
Can I run other audits on Beacon?
1 Comment
Official Response from EASE
Beacon is a flexible platform that allows you to create and conduct any audit you can think of. Many of our clients only start with Layered Process Audits,...Read more
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