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Compare SolidWorks PDM and Windchill 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (57.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SolidWorks PDM
Star Rating
(79)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (51.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks PDMWindchill
Star Rating
(117)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (57.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WindchillSolidWorks PDM vs Windchill
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SolidWorks PDM easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with SolidWorks PDM overall.
- Reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM meets the needs of their business better than Windchill.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Windchill is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of SolidWorks PDM over Windchill.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableWindchill
No pricing availableFree Trial
SolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableWindchill
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
58
8.4
94
Ease of Use
8.0
59
7.6
95
Ease of Setup
6.3
21
6.2
34
Ease of Admin
7.2
20
6.4
27
Quality of Support
7.9
54
8.0
84
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
20
7.0
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
55
7.8
92
Features by Category
Metadata
8.0
38
8.6
23
7.2
28
8.7
21
7.8
34
8.5
22
Data Management
8.6
36
8.8
25
7.7
27
8.9
26
8.3
37
9.2
26
7.7
34
9.2
26
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.5
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
24
|
Verified
CAD
Not enough data
9.4
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
21
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.4
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
26
|
Verified
Product Data Management
Not enough data
8.4
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
25
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.7
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
23
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
9.0
24
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
26
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
21
|
Verified
Simulation
Not enough data
8.8
19
Not enough data
8.3
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
18
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.3
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
20
|
Verified
Quality management
Not enough data
8.6
22
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
19
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
23
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
18
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SolidWorks PDM and Windchill are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
SolidWorks PDM has no unique categories
Windchill is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SolidWorks PDM
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.9%
Design
8.6%
Automotive
8.6%
Machinery
7.1%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.1%
Other
45.7%
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
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
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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