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At a Glance
Propel
Propel
Star Rating
(138)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Windchill
Windchill
Star Rating
(115)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Windchill
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 available
Windchill
No pricing available
Free Trial
Propel
Free Trial is available
Windchill
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
129
8.4
92
Ease of Use
8.5
131
7.6
93
Ease of Setup
8.0
97
6.0
32
Ease of Admin
7.8
79
6.4
27
Quality of Support
8.9
122
7.9
82
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
81
7.0
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
127
7.9
90
Features by Category
Product Data Management (PDM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.5
32
Metadata
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.5
21
Data Management
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
8.2
9
Not enough data
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
Product Information Management (PIM)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
9.3
16
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
9.1
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
Quality Management (QMS)Hide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
8.1
36
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
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features
7.5
42
8.6
26
New Product Introduction
7.6
30
|
Verified
8.7
19
|
Verified
7.4
30
|
Verified
8.9
19
|
Verified
6.6
30
|
Verified
7.8
19
|
Verified
8.5
34
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
CAD
6.4
28
9.4
25
|
Verified
6.2
28
9.0
21
|
Verified
6.4
28
9.2
20
|
Verified
Collaboration
7.8
32
|
Verified
8.3
17
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
8.4
17
|
Verified
8.1
32
|
Verified
8.1
20
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.3
33
|
Verified
8.3
20
|
Verified
8.5
32
|
Verified
8.9
23
|
Verified
8.6
34
|
Verified
9.1
23
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.2
33
|
Verified
8.6
23
|
Verified
8.3
31
|
Verified
8.8
23
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
8.5
22
|
Verified
7.6
32
|
Verified
8.9
22
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
7.6
30
|
Verified
9.0
23
|
Verified
8.3
33
|
Verified
9.2
24
|
Verified
8.4
33
|
Verified
9.3
20
|
Verified
Simulation
7.2
31
|
Verified
8.9
18
6.9
30
|
Verified
8.2
17
|
Verified
6.8
30
|
Verified
8.5
17
|
Verified
Analytics
7.6
31
|
Verified
8.5
21
|
Verified
6.6
28
|
Verified
7.7
18
|
Verified
7.0
28
|
Verified
8.2
19
|
Verified
Quality management
7.6
32
|
Verified
8.5
21
|
Verified
8.0
31
|
Verified
8.5
20
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.6
18
|
Verified
Integration
7.0
33
|
Verified
9.1
22
|
Verified
6.5
27
8.6
18
|
Verified
6.8
27
|
Verified
8.3
17
|
Verified
7.0
27
|
Verified
8.9
17
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.9
17
7.9
7
6.0
17
6.7
7
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Propel
Propel
Windchill
Windchill
Propel and Windchill are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Windchill
Windchill is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Propel
Propel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Windchill
Windchill
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
59.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Propel
Propel
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%
Windchill
Windchill
Automotive
18.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
12.4%
Medical Devices
8.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.7%
Oil & Energy
4.8%
Other
49.5%
Alternatives
Propel
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Windchill
Windchill Alternatives
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Discussions
Propel
Propel Discussions
What is the Propel Cloud architecture?
2 Comments
Derdille N.
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
Windchill
Windchill Discussions
What is PTC product?
1 Comment
Akshay B.
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
Monty the Mongoose crying
Windchill has no more discussions with answers