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Compare Arena PLM & QMS and Propel 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (48.9% 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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Star Rating
(139)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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- G2 reviewers report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a higher G2 Score compared to Propel. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, with one reviewer noting, "Arena PLM is simple to use, connects nicely with other systems, and allows for seamless team collaboration."
- Users say that Propel offers a strong integration with Salesforce, which helps maintain focus during product changes. One user highlighted, "The aspect of Propel that I like the most is that it will keep us focused whenever we have to change product details or release them," showcasing its effectiveness in managing workflows.
- According to verified reviews, Arena PLM & QMS has a significant advantage in the number of total reviews, indicating a broader user base and more reliable feedback. With 408 reviews compared to Propel's 133, users can feel more confident in the insights shared by their peers.
- Reviewers mention that Propel's cloud-based functionality is a major plus, allowing users to access their data without the need for heavy laptops. One user stated, "I think the advantage of not having to haul a heavy laptop is that it works via cloud if the wifi isn't down," emphasizing its flexibility in various work environments.
- Users report that Arena PLM & QMS provides robust support for quality management processes, with features that connect quality and product designs into a single secure system. This integration is praised for ensuring access to the most recent product information, which is crucial for maintaining compliance.
- Reviewers highlight that Propel's flexibility in designing custom workflows is a significant benefit, with one user noting, "The flexibility to design our own workflows according to our own needs has also been very useful." This adaptability can be a game-changer for teams with unique operational requirements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
Arena PLM Launch
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
Propel
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
369
8.6
129
Ease of Use
8.1
375
8.5
131
Ease of Setup
8.1
179
8.0
97
Ease of Admin
8.4
136
7.8
79
Quality of Support
8.5
311
8.9
123
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
136
9.2
81
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
366
8.9
127
Features by Category
Quality Management
8.3
76
7.9
8
8.3
71
7.2
9
7.9
64
7.9
8
8.1
67
8.3
8
Quality System
8.1
62
7.8
9
7.9
63
8.3
6
8.8
80
9.0
8
8.6
77
8.8
8
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Optimization
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
6
Analytics
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Nonconformance
8.3
81
|
Verified
8.3
28
|
Verified
8.3
79
|
Verified
8.3
26
|
Verified
8.7
91
|
Verified
9.1
33
|
Verified
Quality system
9.0
97
|
Verified
9.0
33
|
Verified
8.1
90
|
Verified
8.4
29
|
Verified
7.7
83
|
Verified
8.1
27
|
Verified
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.6
63
|
Verified
7.3
21
|
Verified
7.5
65
|
Verified
8.1
21
|
Verified
Inspection Management
7.9
75
|
Verified
8.1
24
|
Verified
8.3
76
|
Verified
8.6
29
|
Verified
8.2
74
|
Verified
8.4
24
|
Verified
Compliance
8.2
71
|
Verified
7.8
20
|
Verified
7.7
61
|
Verified
7.8
17
|
Verified
7.8
68
|
Verified
7.5
21
|
Verified
Platform
7.8
71
|
Verified
7.6
22
|
Verified
8.6
81
|
Verified
8.4
22
|
Verified
6.9
73
|
Verified
6.1
19
|
Verified
7.9
83
|
Verified
7.9
23
|
Verified
Services
8.0
79
|
Verified
8.3
22
|
Verified
7.9
87
|
Verified
7.5
25
|
Verified
8.4
77
|
Verified
8.9
26
|
Verified
8.1
68
|
Verified
8.5
24
|
Verified
New Product Introduction
7.6
137
7.6
30
|
Verified
7.8
127
|
Verified
7.4
30
|
Verified
7.3
129
|
Verified
6.6
30
|
Verified
8.4
169
|
Verified
8.5
34
|
Verified
CAD
7.2
132
|
Verified
6.4
28
7.1
121
|
Verified
6.2
28
6.6
101
|
Verified
6.4
28
Collaboration
7.7
139
|
Verified
7.8
32
|
Verified
7.9
151
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
7.8
157
|
Verified
8.1
32
|
Verified
8.7
176
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.2
150
|
Verified
8.3
33
|
Verified
8.6
159
|
Verified
8.5
32
|
Verified
8.8
178
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.9
187
|
Verified
8.2
33
|
Verified
8.7
187
|
Verified
8.3
31
|
Verified
8.5
176
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
8.2
172
|
Verified
7.6
32
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
8.0
164
|
Verified
7.6
30
|
Verified
8.5
184
|
Verified
8.3
33
|
Verified
8.5
185
|
Verified
8.4
33
|
Verified
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
7.2
31
|
Verified
7.1
92
|
Verified
6.9
30
|
Verified
7.2
91
|
Verified
6.8
30
|
Verified
Analytics
7.1
121
|
Verified
7.6
31
|
Verified
6.9
106
|
Verified
6.6
28
|
Verified
7.2
103
|
Verified
7.0
28
|
Verified
Quality management
7.7
117
|
Verified
7.6
32
|
Verified
8.2
134
|
Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
7.9
126
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
Integration
7.2
108
|
Verified
7.0
33
|
Verified
6.8
80
|
Verified
6.5
27
6.9
79
|
Verified
6.8
27
|
Verified
7.3
89
|
Verified
7.0
27
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
37
6.9
17
Feature Not Available
6.0
17
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arena PLM & QMS and Propel are categorized as Quality Management (QMS), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and Medical QMS
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS has no unique categories
Propel is categorized as Product Information Management (PIM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arena PLM & QMS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Propel
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%
Medical Devices
25.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.3%
Consumer Goods
8.8%
Consumer Electronics
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Other
42.6%
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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
What is the Propel Cloud architecture?
2 Comments
DN
Cloud architecture (for example https://www.axon.dev/expertises/cloud-architecture-design-services ) refers to the design and structure of a cloud computing...Read more
Do I have to have Salesforce to run Propel PLM?
1 Comment
Official Response from Propel
No, the Propel app runs on the Salesforce platform, and you get that platform as part of buying Propel. But you don’t have to be running Salesforce CRM....Read more
How are you different from other PLM solutions?
1 Comment
Official Response from Propel
Customer-focused, Flexible lifecycle and product content, robust cloud platform, integration to customer information, and built-in analytics, tasks,...Read more
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