# SAP PLM vs Windchill Comparison

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the difference between Windchill vs SAP PLM?

Windchill stands out for its higher G2 rating, stronger CAD integration, and higher support scores, while SAP PLM is favored for ease of setup and administration.

| [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) | [SAP PLM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-plm/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.1/5 (121 reviews) | 3.8/5 (66 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Enterprise |
| 6.3 | 7.0 |
| 8.0 | 7.6 |
| CAD Integration | Flexibility |



### How do the pricing models of Windchill and SAP PLM compare?

Windchill is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its price and cost structure compared to SAP PLM.

- **Windchill:** Reviewers note that Windchill's pricing is high but justified by its robust features and integration capabilities.
- **SAP PLM:** SAP PLM is described as expensive for small businesses, with some reviewers citing high implementation and customization costs.



### What are the best alternatives to Windchill and SAP PLM?

The top three alternatives to Windchill and SAP PLM are Siemens Teamcenter, Aras Innovator, and Arena PLM & QMS.

| 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) | Enterprise | High but justified by features | CAD Integration |
| [SAP PLM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-plm/reviews) | 3.8/5 (66) | Enterprise | Expensive for small businesses | Flexibility |
| [Siemens Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) | 4.3/5 (1469) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive PLM capabilities |
| [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews) | 4.4/5 (119) | Enterprise | — | Configurability |
| [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) | 4.2/5 (464) | Mid-Market | — | Cloud-based deployment |



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

Buyers should prioritize CAD integration, data management, change management, customization, and ease of use when comparing Windchill and SAP PLM.

- **CAD Integration:** Windchill has 4 all-time mentions for CAD integration; SAP PLM reviewers cite integration but with fewer mentions and some limitations.
- **Data Management:** Windchill and SAP PLM both have 4 and 1 all-time mentions respectively for data management.
- **Change Management:** Windchill is frequently praised for robust change management; SAP PLM reviewers highlight the Fiori change record functionality.
- **Customization:** Windchill has 2 all-time mentions for customization flexibility; SAP PLM reviewers note the need for costly customization.
- **Ease of Use:** Windchill scores 7.6 and SAP PLM 6.7 on Ease of Use, with both products receiving feedback about learning curves and interface complexity.



### What are the pros and cons of Windchill vs SAP PLM?

Windchill's headline strength is CAD integration, while SAP PLM is recognized for its flexibility and business process coverage.

- **Windchill strengths:** CAD integration (4 all-time mentions), robust data management (4), ease of use (4), collaboration (3), product lifecycle management (3), customization (2), version control (2).
- **Windchill trade-offs:** Steep learning curve (3), complexity (2), difficult usability (2), poor interface design (2), training required (2), inefficient search functionality (1).
- **SAP PLM strengths:** Flexibility (1), product lifecycle management (2), BOM management (1), data centralization (1), data management (1).
- **SAP PLM trade-offs:** Missing features (1), poor interface design (1), high cost for small businesses, need for extensive customization, and less intuitive user experience.



### Is Windchill or SAP PLM better for small businesses?

Neither Windchill nor SAP PLM is primarily targeted at small businesses, but SAP PLM is described as expensive for small-scale use, while Windchill is noted for its complexity and training requirements.

- **Windchill:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight a steep learning curve and significant training needs, making it less ideal for small businesses.
- **SAP PLM:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers cite high costs and complexity as barriers for small business adoption.



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

Windchill is favored for integrations, especially with CAD tools, while SAP PLM is noted for ERP integration but with fewer reviewer-cited third-party integrations.

- **Windchill:** Integrates with Creo, cited in 25 all-time mentions, and is frequently praised for CAD tool integration.
- **SAP PLM:** Reviewers mention integration with SAP ERP and manufacturing modules, but with fewer specific third-party tool mentions.



### How do Windchill and SAP PLM compare on customer support?

Windchill and SAP PLM are rated within 0.4 points on Quality of Support, indicating near parity (Windchill 8.0, SAP PLM 7.6).

- **Windchill:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive support and helpfulness, with several citing strong support experiences.
- **SAP PLM:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, though some note the need for attentive administrators and challenges with customization support.



### Which is easier to implement, Windchill or SAP PLM?

SAP PLM scores higher on Ease of Setup (7.0 vs. Windchill's 6.3), indicating it is easier to implement according to reviewers.

- **Windchill:** Reviewers frequently mention a steep learning curve, significant training requirements, and complex initial setup, especially for new users.
- **SAP PLM:** Reviewers highlight straightforward setup, especially with Fiori, but note that training is still required for effective use.



| | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 66 | 121 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (72.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (58.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### SAP PLM

Pros:
- Features (2 reviews)
- Product Lifecycle Management (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (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 | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.5 (47 reviews) | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (47 reviews) | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.0 (29 reviews) | 6.3 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (26 reviews) | 6.4 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (45 reviews) | 8.0 (86 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 7.0 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.4 (45 reviews) | 7.9 (94 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SAP PLM

#### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP PLM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windchill** | 8.5/10 | 34 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (25 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | Not enough data | 9.2 (26 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | SAP PLM | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP PLM** | 7.9/10 | 23 |
| **Windchill** | 8.5/10 | 31 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | 7.8 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time-to-market** | 7.5 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cost estimating** | 8.1 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product approval** | 8.4 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### CAD

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | 7.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **CAD Options** | 7.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Conversion** | 7.9 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | 7.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Communication** | 7.2 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Development** | 7.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (21 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Document Management** | 8.1 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Quality** | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Version Control** | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approval Process Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | 8.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | 8.1 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM Types** | 8.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM visualization** | 7.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (23 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | 8.0 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ECO Management** | 8.0 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 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 | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | 7.6 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Optimization** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.7 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Costing** | 7.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Intelligence** | 7.4 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | 7.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Traceability** | 8.0 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (22 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Compliance** | 7.6 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | 8.4 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (25 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MES** | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (20 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **PIM** | 7.8 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Maintenance** | 8.0 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | SAP PLM | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP PLM** | N/A | N/A |
| **Windchill** | N/A | N/A |

#### Requirements Authoring and Structure - Requirements Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulated Industry Standards Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

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

#### Communication

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Baselining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Procedural

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Creation & Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Traceability - Requirements Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Suspect Link Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - Requirements Management

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **ALM and Project Management Tool Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Complete Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | SAP PLM | 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 | 

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


**Unique to Windchill (2):** [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm), [Requirements Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/requirements-management)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SAP PLM | Windchill | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 10.3% | 10.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.2% | 30.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 72.4% | 58.2% | 

### By Industry

#### SAP PLM

- **Automotive:** 15.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 11.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 8.5%
- **Consumer Goods:** 6.8%
- **Food & Beverages:** 6.8%
- **Medical Devices:** 5.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 5.1%
- **Biotechnology:** 3.4%
- **Food Production:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 23.7%

#### 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

### SAP PLM

- Title: [What are the examples of PLM software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-examples-of-plm-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "SAP MM, Oracle, ENOVIA, Teamcenter"
- Title: [How to manage yield scenario in recipe development from ootb solution.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25941-how-to-manage-yield-scenario-in-recipe-development-from-ootb-solution) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi, you need to use by Product entry with negative Qty in formula which will not shown in calculations, Make sure you defined specification for byproducts..."

### 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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