# OpenBOM, Propel vs Windchill Comparison

| | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 784 | 144 | 121 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $0.00 1 User | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### OpenBOM

Pros:
- Ease of Use (106 reviews)
- BOM Management (96 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (41 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (31 reviews)

### Propel

Pros:
- Ease of Use (18 reviews)
- Features (16 reviews)

Cons:
- Time-Consumption (12 reviews)
- Slow Performance (11 reviews)

### Windchill

Pros:
- CAD Integration (4 reviews)
- Data Management (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (664 reviews) | 8.6 (131 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (670 reviews) | 8.5 (133 reviews) | 7.7 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (362 reviews) | 8.0 (99 reviews) | 6.3 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (159 reviews) | 7.8 (79 reviews) | 6.4 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (568 reviews) | 8.9 (125 reviews) | 8.0 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.4 (152 reviews) | 9.2 (81 reviews) | 7.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (632 reviews) | 8.9 (129 reviews) | 7.9 (94 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### OpenBOM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: $0.00 1 User

Description: Allows you to explore all OpenBOM features included in standard subscription plans

Key Features:
- It is a free services. Unlimited storage, unlimited number of users. Contact for more details. 

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Propel

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Windchill

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBOM** | 7.5/10 | 375 |
| **Propel** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windchill** | 8.5/10 | 34 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | 8.1 (333 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | 7.6 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Types** | 7.9 (320 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 8.0 (347 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 7.6 (321 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | 7.7 (331 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | 7.8 (314 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.5 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.4 (175 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

### Medical QMS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBOM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 8.2/10 | 9 |
| **Windchill** | N/A | N/A |

#### Quality Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design Controls** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | 7.2 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Network Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Quality System

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics & Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-time Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Processes** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Product Information Management (PIM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBOM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 9.3/10 | 16 |
| **Windchill** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collection** | Not enough data | 8.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cleansing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Classification** | Not enough data | 8.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Rights** | Not enough data | 9.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 9.4 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Publication** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Assets** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Optimization

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Localization** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **KPIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Quality Management (QMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBOM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Propel** | 8.0/10 | 37 |
| **Windchill** | N/A | N/A |

#### Nonconformance

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conformance Records** | Not enough data | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **CAPA** | Not enough data | 8.4 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Quality system

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document Control** | Not enough data | 9.0 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics and Reports** | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Operational Risk** | Not enough data | 7.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Evaluation** | Not enough data | 8.0 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Inspection Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Corrective Actions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standards & Regulations** | Not enough data | 7.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Permits** | Not enough data | 7.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | Not enough data | 7.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 6.0 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 7.9 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Services

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 8.2 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OpenBOM** | 7.4/10 | 332 |
| **Propel** | 7.5/10 | 47 |
| **Windchill** | 8.6/10 | 30 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | 7.0 (221 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time-to-market** | 7.0 (224 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.3 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cost estimating** | 7.7 (253 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.6 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product approval** | 7.5 (234 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### CAD

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | 8.1 (240 reviews) | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 9.4 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAD Options** | 7.8 (230 reviews) | 6.0 (27 reviews) | 9.0 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Conversion** | 7.9 (231 reviews) | 6.3 (27 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | 7.4 (219 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Communication** | 7.5 (222 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Development** | 7.6 (222 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Document Management** | 7.9 (235 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | 7.8 (237 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Quality** | 7.8 (243 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Version Control** | 7.6 (248 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | 8.5 (289 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | 8.6 (292 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM Types** | 8.2 (278 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM visualization** | 8.3 (270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | 7.3 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | 7.2 (208 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ECO Management** | 7.1 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | 6.5 (179 reviews) | 7.2 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | 6.6 (183 reviews) | 6.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | 6.7 (184 reviews) | 6.8 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.1 (193 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Costing** | 7.6 (232 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.6 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Intelligence** | 6.9 (190 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | 7.2 (188 reviews) | 7.6 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Traceability** | 7.5 (194 reviews) | 7.9 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 7.2 (184 reviews) | 8.5 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | 7.1 (190 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MES** | 6.8 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.4 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **PIM** | 6.9 (179 reviews) | 6.7 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | 7.2 (183 reviews) | 7.0 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.2 (99 reviews) | 6.7 (16 reviews) | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.2 (98 reviews) | 5.8 (16 reviews) | 6.5 (8 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)

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

**Unique to Propel (3):** [Medical Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/medical-qms), [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms), [Product Information Management (PIM) Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-information-management-pim)

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


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OpenBOM | Propel | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.5% | 39.3% | 10.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 21.2% | 50.0% | 31.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 3.4% | 10.7% | 57.3% | 

### By Industry

#### OpenBOM

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 10.0%
- **Automotive:** 7.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.1%
- **Design:** 4.5%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.4%
- **Machinery:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 36.5%

#### Propel

- **Medical Devices:** 26.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 10.1%
- **Consumer Goods:** 8.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 7.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.6%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.9%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Computer Software:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 27.5%

#### Windchill

- **Automotive:** 18.2%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 9.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.4%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.5%
- **Design:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5%
- **Machinery:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 28.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to OpenBOM

- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (935 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews)
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- [SolidWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pdm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4529 reviews)

### Alternatives to Propel

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- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-product-lifecycle-management-plm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (94 reviews)
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- [Plytix Cloud PIM & DAM](https://www.g2.com/products/plytix-cloud-pim-dam/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (422 reviews)

### Alternatives to Windchill

- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (935 reviews)
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- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Oracle Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-product-lifecycle-management-plm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (94 reviews)
- [SolidWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pdm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [ENOVIA](https://www.g2.com/products/enovia/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (77 reviews)
- [SAP PLM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-plm/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (66 reviews)
- [Autodesk Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-vault/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (731 reviews)
- [Synergis Adept](https://www.g2.com/products/synergis-adept/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (201 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### OpenBOM

- Title: [Can I get free subscription plan for using OpenBOM personally at all times?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-free-subscription-plan-for-using-openbom-personally-at-all-times) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "OpenBOM provides a free subscription plan for education projects and personal users such as a hobby or home projects. Check the Pricing menu on the website...."
- Title: [What is the best way to add BOM's to fusison360 drawings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51158-what-is-the-best-way-to-add-bom-s-to-fusison360-drawings) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Joel 
OpenBOM provides an insert BOM table command. This command allows you to select a BOM from OpenBOM and insert it in the drawing.  The main..."
- Title: [What is the best way to sort materials?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35383-what-is-the-best-way-to-sort-materials) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can sort using any property (column) in OpenBOM. Because OpenBOM is flexible, then you can add any piece of information and use it to sort. I hope you..."
- Title: [What is the best way to create information of a custom 3D printed part](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27544-what-is-the-best-way-to-create-information-of-a-custom-3d-printed-part) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "OpenBOM allows you to import information from different sources - CAD systems (using add-ins), excel/google spreadsheets, or enter it manually. In your case,..."
- Title: [What is OpenBOM used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openbom-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "OpenBOM helps you to manage product information such as CAD files, Items, BOM, changes, inventory, RFQ, purchase orders. It helps you to integrate data..."

### Propel

- Title: [What is the Propel Cloud architecture?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/architecture) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Propel PLM is 100% built on top of the Salesforce platform. All of the same data and user security that is applied to your current salesforce customer and..."
- Title: [Is it safe to store product data in the cloud?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/data-security-5fbdbc06-82af-4430-878e-2f30129c6ded) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "The Salesforce platform provides a safe, secure, and highly reliable environment for thousands of customers.  The security practices and data centers use the..."
- Title: [Do you integrate to CAD and ERP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/integration-8ac3153d-fefa-41e9-8a84-3c9b18ce7b18) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We can integrate to virtually any CAD or ERP system. If you have a specific CAD or ERP solution in mind, please email it to me, and I’ll respond to your..."
- Title: [How are you different from other PLM solutions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/comparing-to-legacy-plm) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Customer-focused, Flexible lifecycle and product content, robust cloud platform, integration to customer information, and built-in analytics, tasks,..."
- Title: [Do I have to have Salesforce to run Propel PLM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/platform) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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...."

### Windchill

- Title: [What is PTC product?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ptc-product) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

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