# Autodesk Vault vs SolidWorks PDM Comparison

| | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 54 | 81 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Autodesk Vault

**Not enough data**

### SolidWorks PDM

Pros:
- CAD Integration (1 reviews)
- Document Management (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Configuration Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (47 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.1 (47 reviews) | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.6 (28 reviews) | 6.6 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 7.2 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (46 reviews) | 8.0 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (47 reviews) | 8.3 (56 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Autodesk Vault

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SolidWorks PDM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Vault** | 6.4/10 | 5 |
| **SolidWorks PDM** | 8.0/10 | 46 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | 8.1 (40 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | 7.2 (28 reviews) | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | 5.3 (5 reviews) | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (35 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Engineering Document Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Autodesk Vault** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks PDM** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Dashboards

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource-based Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization and Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality-Based Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Change Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simultaneous Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting on Documents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **QR Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Updates on Files** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm)

**Unique to Autodesk Vault (1):** [Engineering Document Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/engineering-document-management)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Autodesk Vault | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 50.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 53.8% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 21.2% | 16.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Autodesk Vault

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 15.4%
- **Oil & Energy:** 9.6%
- **Machinery:** 7.7%
- **Civil Engineering:** 7.7%
- **Automotive:** 5.8%
- **Security and Investigations:** 5.8%
- **Mining & Metals:** 5.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 5.8%
- **Construction:** 5.8%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.8%
- **Other:** 26.9%

#### SolidWorks PDM

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.2%
- **Design:** 9.7%
- **Automotive:** 8.3%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.9%
- **Machinery:** 6.9%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 26.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Autodesk Vault

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### Alternatives to SolidWorks PDM

- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (937 reviews)
- [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
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- [Synergis Adept](https://www.g2.com/products/synergis-adept/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (195 reviews)
- [GrabCAD Workbench](https://www.g2.com/products/grabcad-workbench/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [OpenBOM](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (783 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (575 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (997 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Autodesk Vault

No discussions available for this product.

### SolidWorks PDM

- Title: [Do you manager NON CAD files with PDM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28115-do-you-manager-non-cad-files-with-pdm) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "We also manage Excel files, PDF's and pictures using PDM."
- Title: [What is PDM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/solidworks-pdm-what-is-pdm-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is Solidworks PDM system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-solidworks-pdm-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/autodesk-vault-vs-solidworks-pdm)