# SolidWorks PDM vs Windchill Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Windchill vs SolidWorks PDM?

Windchill and SolidWorks PDM differ most clearly in their market focus, with Windchill favored by enterprise reviewers and SolidWorks PDM by small businesses, and in their top reviewer-cited strengths.

| [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) | [SolidWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pdm/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (121 reviews) | 4.2/5 (80 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 6.3 | 6.4 |
| 8.0 | 7.9 |
| CAD Integration (4 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |



### How do the pricing models of Windchill and SolidWorks PDM compare?

SolidWorks PDM is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Windchill:** Reviewers note that Windchill's pricing is considered high, with several mentioning the cost as a trade-off for its robust capabilities.
- **SolidWorks PDM:** In recent reviews, SolidWorks PDM is described as expensive for small organizations, but overall satisfaction with value is higher than Windchill.



### What are the best alternatives to Windchill and SolidWorks PDM?

The top three alternatives to Windchill and SolidWorks PDM are Siemens Teamcenter, Aras Innovator, and Synergis Adept.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) | 4.1/5 (121 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost noted in reviews | CAD Integration (4 all-time mentions) |
| [SolidWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pdm/reviews) | 4.2/5 (80 reviews) | Small-Business | Expensive for small orgs, but higher value satisfaction | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |
| [Siemens Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) | 4.3/5 (1469 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive PLM capabilities (recent reviews) |
| [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews) | 4.4/5 (119 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Customization and flexibility (recent reviews) |
| [Synergis Adept](https://www.g2.com/products/synergis-adept/reviews) | 4.4/5 (205 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Document management (recent reviews) |



### Which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) features should I prioritize when comparing Windchill and SolidWorks PDM?

Buyers should prioritize CAD integration, data management, ease of use, customization, and version control when comparing Windchill and SolidWorks PDM.

- **CAD Integration:** Windchill (4 all-time mentions), SolidWorks PDM (recent reviews)
- **Data Management:** Windchill (4 all-time mentions), SolidWorks PDM (recent reviews)
- **Ease of Use:** Windchill (4 all-time mentions), SolidWorks PDM (recent reviews)
- **Customization:** Windchill (2 all-time mentions), SolidWorks PDM (recent reviews)
- **Version Control:** Windchill (2 all-time mentions), SolidWorks PDM (recent reviews)



### What are the pros and cons of Windchill vs SolidWorks PDM?

Windchill's headline strength is CAD integration, while SolidWorks PDM is most praised for ease of use.

- **Windchill strengths:** CAD integration (4 all-time mentions), data management (4), collaboration (3), product lifecycle management (3), customization (2), data centralization (2), version control (2)
- **Windchill trade-offs:** Learning curve (3), complexity (2), difficult usability (2), poor interface design (2), training required (2)
- **SolidWorks PDM strengths:** Ease of use (recent reviews), document management (recent reviews), easy integrations (recent reviews), CAD integration (recent reviews)
- **SolidWorks PDM trade-offs:** Difficult setup (recent reviews), installation issues (recent reviews), configuration issues (recent reviews), slow loading (recent reviews)



### Is Windchill or SolidWorks PDM better for small businesses?

SolidWorks PDM is the better fit for small businesses, as it is most frequently reviewed by small-business users and praised for its ease of use.

- **Windchill:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight robust CAD integration and data management, but note a steep learning curve and complexity that may challenge smaller teams.
- **SolidWorks PDM:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite ease of use and straightforward workflows as advantages for smaller organizations.



### Which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform has better integrations?

Windchill is favored for integrations, especially with CAD tools, according to reviewer sentiment and mention counts.

- **Windchill:** Integrates with Creo (25 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting strong CAD tool integration.
- **SolidWorks PDM:** Reviewers mention integration with SolidWorks and Windows Explorer in recent reviews, but no all-time mention counts are supplied.



### How do Windchill and SolidWorks PDM compare on customer support?

Windchill and SolidWorks PDM are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with Windchill at 8.0 and SolidWorks PDM at 7.9, a difference below the materiality threshold.

- **Windchill:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, though some note the need for improvement in documentation and response times.
- **SolidWorks PDM:** Reviewers report generally positive support experiences, with some citing ease of access to support and others mentioning occasional challenges with technical issues.



### Which is easier to implement, Windchill or SolidWorks PDM?

Windchill and SolidWorks PDM score within a tenth of a point on Ease of Setup, with Windchill at 6.3 and SolidWorks PDM at 6.4, indicating near-parity in implementation difficulty.

- **Windchill:** Reviewers note that setup can be complex and requires significant training, especially for new users, but praise its robust capabilities once implemented.
- **SolidWorks PDM:** Reviewers describe setup as technical and sometimes challenging, particularly for installation and configuration, but also mention that upgrades and adding users are straightforward for IT teams.



| | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 80 | 121 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SolidWorks PDM

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

Cons:
- Configuration Issues (1 reviews)
- Difficult Setup (1 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 | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (60 reviews) | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.4 (22 reviews) | 6.3 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (20 reviews) | 6.4 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (54 reviews) | 8.0 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 7.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (55 reviews) | 7.9 (94 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SolidWorks PDM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SolidWorks PDM** | 7.9/10 | 45 |
| **Windchill** | 8.5/10 | 34 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | 7.2 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Types** | 7.9 (35 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | 7.7 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | 8.3 (37 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | 7.7 (34 reviews) | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Revision History** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search/Filter** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Language** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bills of Material** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Parts Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Catalog Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-CAD editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **For Manufacturers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Storage Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Channel Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SolidWorks PDM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windchill** | 8.5/10 | 31 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | 7.9 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### CAD

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | 9.1 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | 9.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Product Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Item Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Production Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Quality Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portfolio Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Calendar Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Supplier Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | 7.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 8.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | 8.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 5.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bills of Material** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Milestone Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting & Statistics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Requirements Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SolidWorks PDM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windchill** | N/A | N/A |

#### Requirements Authoring and Structure - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Structured Requirements Authoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hierarchical Requirements Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance and Governance - Requirement Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulated Industry Standards Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Requirements Listing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration and Review - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Review and Approval Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-Based Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Communication

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Stakeholder Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Communication Enablement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Role-Based Access Co - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Traceability - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Bidirectional Traceability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Impact Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traceability Matrix Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Traceability - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Suspect Link Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ALM and Project Management Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Change Management and Version Control - Requirements Management

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Complete Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requirements Review** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stakeholder Defined Attributes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Copilot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Controls/Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Storage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Commenting/Notes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Projections** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bug Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **To-Do List** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Generative AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Configurable Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agile Methodologies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting/Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Budgeting/Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **@mentions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drag & Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multiple Projects** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Import/Export** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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


**Unique to Windchill (2):** [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm), [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SolidWorks PDM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.7% | 10.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.8% | 30.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.5% | 58.2% | 

### By Industry

#### SolidWorks PDM

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 22.5%
- **Design:** 8.5%
- **Automotive:** 8.5%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 7.0%
- **Machinery:** 7.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.6%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.2%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 26.8%

#### Windchill

- **Automotive:** 17.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 9.1%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 6.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 4.5%
- **Design:** 4.5%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.5%
- **Machinery:** 3.6%
- **Other:** 28.2%

---
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---
## Top Discussions

### 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..."

### 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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