# What is the difference between ALM and PLM?

What is the difference between ALM and PLM?

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

The main difference between Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is that ALM manages the entire lifecycle of software applications, while PLM refers to the management of information and processes tied to a physical product’s lifecycle. Both ALM and PLM bring together the people, processes, and tools involved in developing a new application or product respectively to increase efficiencies and drive continuous innovation.

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Content Marketing Specialist at Arena by PTC




## Related Product
[Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews)

## Related Category
[Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)

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