Compare Arena PLM & QMS and Orcanos 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.9% 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
(125)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us 10 DESIGN CONTROL (ALM) Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface and ease of use. Users highlight features like the sorting capability for managing documents, which significantly enhances productivity and allows for quick access to necessary files.
- According to verified reviews, Orcanos is recognized for its strong customer support and training resources. Users appreciate the AI assistance and the Orcanos Academy, which help them resolve issues independently, making the software easier to navigate and implement.
- Reviewers mention that Arena PLM & QMS has a more robust overall performance, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Orcanos. This suggests that users feel more satisfied with Arena's capabilities and features, particularly in managing parts and assemblies effectively.
- Users say that while Orcanos is user-friendly, it sometimes lacks the advanced features that larger teams might require. For instance, some users noted that while document management is efficient, they desire more comprehensive tools for collaboration and analytics.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Arena PLM & QMS offers a better experience for mid-market companies, as it is designed to be accessible to all departments, not just engineering. This inclusivity is a significant advantage for organizations looking to streamline processes across various teams.
- According to recent feedback, both products perform well in terms of implementation, but Arena PLM & QMS is noted for its quicker onboarding process. Users have expressed that they faced fewer challenges during setup, allowing them to start using the software effectively right away.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
Arena PLM Launch
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*additional fees apply
- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
Orcanos
DESIGN CONTROL (ALM)
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10 DESIGN CONTROL (ALM) Per Month
- Risk Management (ISO 14971)
- Requirements Management
- Test Management
Free Trial
Arena PLM & QMS
No trial information availableOrcanos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
385
8.6
95
Ease of Use
8.1
392
7.8
96
Ease of Setup
8.1
193
7.7
57
Ease of Admin
8.4
138
7.9
48
Quality of Support
8.5
325
8.9
91
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
138
9.1
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
383
8.7
81
Features by Category
Quality Management
8.3
78
8.4
54
8.3
72
8.0
44
7.9
66
7.4
32
8.2
68
8.3
46
Quality System
8.2
64
7.9
45
8.0
65
7.6
44
8.9
82
8.9
55
8.7
78
8.6
48
Nonconformance
8.3
82
|
Verified
8.5
36
8.3
80
|
Verified
8.6
35
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.5
42
Quality system
9.0
99
|
Verified
8.8
49
8.1
91
|
Verified
8.3
39
7.7
84
|
Verified
8.1
36
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
8.4
33
7.6
64
|
Verified
8.1
31
7.6
66
|
Verified
8.2
29
Inspection Management
7.9
76
|
Verified
8.2
37
8.3
77
|
Verified
8.1
38
8.2
75
|
Verified
8.6
32
Compliance
8.2
72
|
Verified
8.3
30
7.7
62
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
69
|
Verified
7.9
26
Platform
7.8
72
|
Verified
7.3
27
8.6
82
|
Verified
8.4
37
6.9
73
|
Verified
6.5
26
7.9
83
|
Verified
8.0
38
Services
8.0
80
|
Verified
8.3
40
7.9
87
|
Verified
8.1
39
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.3
40
8.1
68
|
Verified
8.5
40
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 Orcanos are categorized as Quality Management (QMS) and Medical QMS
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Orcanos 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.)
Orcanos
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%
Medical Devices
81.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.5%
Biotechnology
3.2%
Pharmaceuticals
2.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
1.6%
Other
4.8%
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
Is Arena PLM more cost-effective than keeping an aging Agile PLM system with limited support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Arena PLM & QMS
Yes. Arena PLM is more cost‑effective than maintaining an aging Agile PLM system with limited support. As a cloud‑native platform, Arena eliminates...Read more
What is the best way to move legacy Agile PLM data (BOMs, suppliers, documents) into Arena Cloud PLM?
1 Comment
Official Response from Arena PLM & QMS
The best way to move from legacy Agile PLM data to Arena Cloud PLM is to leverage the expertise of migration experts, such as Arena solution architects and...Read more
Does an Orcanos user community forum exist and is it possible to share experiences
1 Comment
Official Response from Orcanos
Hi Willem
Currently, we don't have a community forum yet.. there will be, but feel free to check Orcanos Academy:
https://academy.orcanos.com/Read more
Orcanos has no more discussions with answers
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