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Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.4% of reviews)
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Arena PLM & QMS
Star Rating
(435)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (58.5% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(119)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.4% of reviews)
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- G2 reviewers report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of use for first-time users. One reviewer noted, "User friendly, Easy for first time users," which suggests a smoother onboarding experience compared to Windchill.
- According to verified reviews, Arena PLM & QMS has a significant advantage in implementation speed, with users appreciating the quick setup process. Reviewers have mentioned that they have not encountered any problems since using the software for years, indicating a reliable and efficient implementation.
- Users say that Windchill provides robust control over product data and change management, making it a strong choice for organizations that prioritize data integrity. One user praised its "strong control over product data, revisions, and change management," which is crucial for maintaining a single source of truth across teams.
- Reviewers mention that while Windchill offers deep integration with CAD tools like Creo, which enhances data management, Arena PLM & QMS is noted for its accessibility across departments. Users appreciate that "everyone in the company has access to it," making collaboration easier for non-engineering teams.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Arena PLM & QMS shines in document management capabilities, with features that allow users to efficiently manage parts, assemblies, and documents. One user specifically noted the helpful sorting feature that enables quick filtering of documents, enhancing productivity.
- According to recent feedback, Windchill's configurability and flexibility are standout features, but some users feel it may be more complex to navigate compared to Arena PLM & QMS. This complexity can be a barrier for teams looking for a straightforward solution, as indicated by the challenges some users face in adapting to its interface.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Arena PLM & QMS
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
Windchill
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Arena PLM & QMS
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
385
8.4
95
Ease of Use
8.1
392
7.7
96
Ease of Setup
8.1
193
6.3
35
Ease of Admin
8.4
138
6.4
27
Quality of Support
8.5
325
8.0
85
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
138
7.0
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
383
7.9
93
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.5
22
Data Management
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
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
8.5
20
|
Verified
7.8
127
|
Verified
8.8
20
|
Verified
7.3
131
|
Verified
7.9
20
|
Verified
8.5
176
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
CAD
7.2
135
|
Verified
9.4
26
|
Verified
7.2
124
|
Verified
9.0
22
|
Verified
6.7
103
|
Verified
9.1
21
|
Verified
Collaboration
7.7
142
|
Verified
8.4
18
|
Verified
7.9
154
|
Verified
8.4
18
|
Verified
7.9
160
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.8
187
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.2
152
|
Verified
8.4
22
|
Verified
8.6
163
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
8.8
186
|
Verified
9.2
25
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.9
195
|
Verified
8.7
24
|
Verified
8.8
191
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
8.6
180
|
Verified
8.6
23
|
Verified
8.2
174
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
8.1
169
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
8.5
197
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.6
192
|
Verified
9.3
21
|
Verified
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
8.8
19
7.1
92
|
Verified
8.3
18
|
Verified
7.2
91
|
Verified
8.6
18
|
Verified
Analytics
7.2
125
|
Verified
8.3
22
|
Verified
6.9
106
|
Verified
7.6
19
|
Verified
7.2
103
|
Verified
8.2
20
|
Verified
Quality management
7.7
117
|
Verified
8.6
22
|
Verified
8.2
135
|
Verified
8.6
21
|
Verified
8.0
130
|
Verified
8.7
19
|
Verified
Integration
7.2
110
|
Verified
9.1
23
|
Verified
6.8
80
|
Verified
8.6
19
|
Verified
6.9
80
|
Verified
8.3
18
|
Verified
7.3
89
|
Verified
8.9
18
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.8
37
7.5
8
Feature Not Available
6.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arena PLM & QMS and Windchill are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Quality Management (QMS) and Medical QMS
Windchill 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.)
Windchill
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
18.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.0%
Medical Devices
8.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.5%
Oil & Energy
4.6%
Other
50.0%
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
What is PTC product?
1 Comment
AB
PTC Creo is CAD software, being used by industries for design and development of different range of products. you can do lot of things with PTC Creo. Its one...Read more
Windchill has no more discussions with answers
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