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Compare SolidWorks PDM and aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (61.4% of reviews)
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SolidWorks PDM
Star Rating
(79)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks PDMaPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
Star Rating
(106)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
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Learn more about aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence PlatformSolidWorks PDM vs aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SolidWorks PDM easier to use. However, aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform overall.
- Reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM meets the needs of their business better than aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform over SolidWorks PDM.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableaPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
aPriori Pricing
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aPriori sells its products using a Named User, Annual Subscription model. Each deployment consists of a Foundation module that includes all of the core product features to study manufacturability and product cost. Foundation models are sized and priced based upon the scale of the deployment. Other configurable items for a deployment include the different types of manufacturing cost models required by the customer. And, customers also will select from a catalog of regional data libraries which represent different manufacturing regions around the world. Finally, customers will choose a package of named end user licenses. aPriori can be deployed in either an on-premise or cloud-based SaaS model.
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SolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableaPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
58
8.3
77
Ease of Use
8.0
59
7.9
78
Ease of Setup
6.3
21
7.4
30
Ease of Admin
7.2
20
7.5
26
Quality of Support
7.9
54
9.0
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
20
8.8
29
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
55
9.3
78
Features by Category
Metadata
8.0
38
Not enough data
7.2
28
Not enough data
7.8
34
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
36
Not enough data
7.7
27
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
7.7
34
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.2
27
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.8
26
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.0
24
Not enough data
7.6
26
Agentic AI - Manufacturing Intelligence
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Tools
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Work
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Environment
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.9
6
Digital Twin Creation
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
7.7
11
Process Simulation
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Model Development
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Performance Metrics
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Visualizations
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.5
10
Scenario Analysis
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.2
11
Supplier Marketplace
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
7.7
14
Contract Management
Not enough data
7.6
13
Not enough data
7.4
13
Not enough data
7.8
13
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.1
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Project Management
Not enough data
7.7
14
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
7.3
14
Agentic AI - Strategic Sourcing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SolidWorks PDM and aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform share no categories
Unique Categories
SolidWorks PDM is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform is categorized as Business Process Simulation, Manufacturing Intelligence, Digital Twin, Strategic Sourcing, and Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SolidWorks PDM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.9%
Design
8.6%
Automotive
8.6%
Machinery
7.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.1%
Other
45.7%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.8%
Machinery
8.9%
Automotive
6.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.9%
Aviation & Aerospace
5.9%
Other
49.5%
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Discussions
Do you manager NON CAD files with PDM?
2 Comments
CM
We also manage Excel files, PDF's and pictures using PDM.Read more
What is Solidworks PDM system?
1 Comment
PM
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...Read more
What is PDM software?
1 Comment
JL
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...Read more
aPriori Manufacturing Intelligence Platform has no discussions with answers
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