# Infor PLM Discrete vs SolidWorks PDM Comparison

| | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 81 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (45.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Infor PLM Discrete

**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 | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 6.6 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 7.2 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (55 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (56 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Infor PLM Discrete

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor PLM Discrete** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks PDM** | 8.0/10 | 46 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | 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 | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 8.7 (38 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 7.7 (28 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | 7.8 (35 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Infor PLM Discrete** | N/A | N/A |
| **SolidWorks PDM** | N/A | N/A |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### CAD

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 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 Infor PLM Discrete (1):** [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Infor PLM Discrete | SolidWorks PDM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 45.5% | 50.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.4% | 33.3% | 
| **Enterprise** | 18.2% | 16.7% | 

### By Industry

#### Infor PLM Discrete

- **Accounting:** 18.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Food Production:** 9.1%
- **Financial Services:** 9.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 9.1%
- **Design:** 9.1%
- **Construction:** 9.1%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 9.1%

#### 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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## Top Discussions

### Infor PLM Discrete

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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