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Compare Propel and Windchill 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Propel
Star Rating
(139)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PropelWindchill
Star Rating
(117)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Propel excels in user experience, with a higher star rating compared to Windchill. Users appreciate Propel's cloud-based functionality, which allows them to access their work without the need for heavy laptops, making it convenient for on-the-go tasks.
- According to verified reviews, Windchill stands out for its robust version control and document management features. Users highlight the ability to check in parts while maintaining revision history, ensuring that collaboration is seamless and organized.
- Users say that Propel's integration with Salesforce enhances their workflow, keeping product details organized and easily accessible. This integration is particularly praised for streamlining the management of bills of materials, which users found to be a significant time-saver.
- Reviewers mention that Windchill's implementation process can be challenging, with some users noting difficulties in setup and administration. However, they also appreciate the support team’s responsiveness, which helps mitigate these challenges during onboarding.
- G2 reviewers highlight Propel's flexibility in designing custom workflows, which allows teams to tailor the software to their specific needs. This adaptability is seen as a major advantage for users who require a more personalized approach to product lifecycle management.
- According to recent user feedback, Windchill is recognized for its strong support in integrating with other tools, such as Ideagen Quality Control, which users found to be a smooth experience. This capability is essential for teams looking to enhance their overall productivity through effective tool integration.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Propel
No pricing availableWindchill
No pricing availableFree Trial
Propel
Free Trial is available
Windchill
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
129
8.4
94
Ease of Use
8.5
131
7.6
95
Ease of Setup
8.0
97
6.2
34
Ease of Admin
7.8
79
6.4
27
Quality of Support
8.9
123
8.0
84
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
81
7.0
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
127
7.8
92
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
7.9
8
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Quality System
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Data Management
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Optimization
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.5
11
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Analytics
9.3
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
Nonconformance
8.3
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality system
9.0
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Inspection Management
8.1
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
7.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.1
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
Services
8.3
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
25
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.6
30
|
Verified
8.5
20
|
Verified
7.4
30
|
Verified
8.8
20
|
Verified
6.6
30
|
Verified
7.9
20
|
Verified
8.5
34
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
CAD
6.4
28
9.4
26
|
Verified
6.2
28
9.0
22
|
Verified
6.4
28
9.1
21
|
Verified
Collaboration
7.8
32
|
Verified
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
8.4
18
|
Verified
8.1
32
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.3
33
|
Verified
8.4
22
|
Verified
8.5
32
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
9.2
25
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.2
33
|
Verified
8.7
24
|
Verified
8.3
31
|
Verified
8.8
24
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
8.6
23
|
Verified
7.6
32
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
7.6
30
|
Verified
9.0
24
|
Verified
8.3
33
|
Verified
9.2
26
|
Verified
8.4
33
|
Verified
9.3
21
|
Verified
Simulation
7.2
31
|
Verified
8.8
19
6.9
30
|
Verified
8.3
18
|
Verified
6.8
30
|
Verified
8.6
18
|
Verified
Analytics
7.6
31
|
Verified
8.3
22
|
Verified
6.6
28
|
Verified
7.6
19
|
Verified
7.0
28
|
Verified
8.2
20
|
Verified
Quality management
7.6
32
|
Verified
8.6
22
|
Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
8.6
21
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.7
19
|
Verified
Integration
7.0
33
|
Verified
9.1
23
|
Verified
6.5
27
8.6
19
|
Verified
6.8
27
|
Verified
8.3
18
|
Verified
7.0
27
|
Verified
8.9
18
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
17
7.5
8
6.0
17
6.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Propel and Windchill are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Propel is categorized as Medical QMS, Quality Management (QMS), and Product Information Management (PIM)
Windchill is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Propel
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
25.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.3%
Consumer Goods
8.8%
Consumer Electronics
7.4%
Information Technology and Services
5.1%
Other
42.6%
Automotive
17.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.1%
Medical Devices
8.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.5%
Oil & Energy
4.7%
Other
50.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is the Propel Cloud architecture?
2 Comments
DN
Cloud architecture (for example https://www.axon.dev/expertises/cloud-architecture-design-services ) refers to the design and structure of a cloud computing...Read more
Do I have to have Salesforce to run Propel PLM?
1 Comment
Official Response from Propel
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....Read more
How are you different from other PLM solutions?
1 Comment
Official Response from Propel
Customer-focused, Flexible lifecycle and product content, robust cloud platform, integration to customer information, and built-in analytics, tasks,...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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