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Compare Autodesk Vault and SolidWorks PDM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Autodesk Vault
Star Rating
(54)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk VaultSolidWorks PDM
Star Rating
(79)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks PDMAutodesk Vault vs SolidWorks PDM
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SolidWorks PDM easier to use and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up with Autodesk Vault, along with administration.
- Reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM meets the needs of their business better than Autodesk Vault.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SolidWorks PDM over Autodesk Vault.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Vault
No pricing availableSolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Autodesk Vault
No trial information availableSolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.9
47
8.6
58
Ease of Use
7.1
47
8.0
59
Ease of Setup
6.6
28
6.3
21
Ease of Admin
7.7
28
7.2
20
Quality of Support
7.2
46
7.9
54
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
28
8.0
20
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
47
8.3
55
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
7.2
28
Not enough data
7.8
34
Data Management
7.7
5
8.6
36
5.7
5
7.7
27
5.3
5
8.3
37
7.0
5
7.7
34
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dashboards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Vault and SolidWorks PDM are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Vault is categorized as Engineering Document Management
SolidWorks PDM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks PDM
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.4%
Oil & Energy
9.6%
Machinery
7.7%
Civil Engineering
7.7%
Security and Investigations
5.8%
Other
53.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.9%
Design
8.6%
Automotive
8.6%
Machinery
7.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.1%
Other
45.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Autodesk Vault has no discussions with answers
Do you manager NON CAD files with PDM?
2 Comments
CM
We also manage Excel files, PDF's and pictures using PDM.Read more
What is Solidworks PDM system?
1 Comment
PM
Solidworks PDM is an advanced version of file explorer in windows PC. It allows you to manage all your files and projects. One can easily manage workflow and...Read more
What is PDM software?
1 Comment
JL
PDM stands for Program Document Management. However, it goes beyond what a regular file explorer does and allows for a version history as well as review and...Read more
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