ARIS BPA vs PTC Windchill comparison

The compared Software AG and PTC solutions aren't in the same category. Software AG is ranked #6 in BPD , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 7.6% mindshare in the category. PTC is ranked #20 in AM , with an average rating of 6.0, and holds a 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Software AG users are willing to recommend the solution.

ARIS BPA

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89% willing to recommend

PTC Windchill

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0% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

ARIS BPA

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (6th), Business Process Management (BPM) (8th)

PTC Windchill

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (20th), Engineering Process (1st), PLM Tools (1st)

Mindshare comparison

ARIS BPA and PTC Windchill aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. ARIS BPA is designed for Business Process Design and holds a mindshare of 7.6%, down 9.2% compared to last year.
PTC Windchill, on the other hand, focuses on Enterprise Architecture Management, holds 0.6% mindshare, down 0.7% since last year.

Business Process Design

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Tamer Eldamanhouri

Software Engineering & Manager at Arab Infromation Management Services

Empowers teams with robust business process modeling capabilities

They should examine competitor solutions to identify differentiators. One issue related to ARIS BPA is its integration with AI; it has AI features for cloud solutions, yet many in the government sector in Kuwait do not view the cloud as viable. Software AG should focus on developing AI models for ARIS BPA on-premises, particularly in user interfaces, as well as creating predefined business processes for common areas such as HR and finance. This aspect is crucial for adapting to the market's needs and streamlining custom solutions. While they have been helpful regarding pricing, I cannot compare ARIS BPA to other business process modeling tools because I understand some competitors have significantly lower costs than ARIS BPA. To maintain market share, good discounts should be provided to customers.

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ChristianWilmers

Process Method and Tool Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Effective lifecycle management improves with strong version control and deep integration needs

There is room for improvement in implementing features fully. The user interface is inconsistent and outdated. It appears that different departments or locations have implemented features differently, leading to inconsistency. There is a significant need for improved integration, particularly using OSLC for connecting with other tools like SAP ERP or ALM tools. The version control, while consistent, lacks flexibility regarding changes in CAD data and requires manual intervention for BOM management analysis.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"We chose ARIS because of its good reputation and familiarity with Software AG Tools."

"The maintenance capabilities of ARIS BPM and the strong underlying database are particularly valuable."

"It has the ability to scale up, as well as integrate with other systems within the organization to get real-time information from dashboards and reports."

"ARIS process modeling and analysis allows integration of end-to-end business processes with the organization's vision, strategies, and business objectives, through visual management."

"I am impressed with the tool's integration. It also facilitates collaboration in the organization."

"From an architectural point of view, when you're looking at the business area, you can find all the information you have to use as an architect."

"Visualizes processes which helps the business see pain points."

"The ease of use is the most valuable. I have tried a number of BPMN packages, and I find the user interface of ARIS BPM easier and more intuitive than others. If your team is knowledgeable on BPMN, it is really pretty easy to figure out on your own because it adheres to the standards extremely well. I have tried Bizagi, BizFlow, and a variety of such solutions, and I just liked ARIS BPM better."

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"The version control maintains consistent versions, which is beneficial."

"The strong point of Windchill is its close connection between the CAD structure and the bill of materials structure."

"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."

Cons

"It needs external API and the ability to navigate back, similar to "Back" in web browser."

"The reporting and the information query features could do with some improvement."

"Simulation is one area that is a bit complex."

"Its governance tool and integration with ESB and execution engine can be improved. Their partner support can also be improved."

"There is a lot of room for improvement. They need to increase the performance of the system flow. They need to support it more. ARIS Process Governance is still quite basic, and they are using an old BPM and process automation module."

"The solution is difficult and not very exciting to learn."

"The product is difficult to use for someone without prior knowledge of working with it. It requires a certain level of administration training."

"In terms of improvement, the app could use some small details and functionalities."

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"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."

"There is room for improvement in implementing features fully."

"I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"It is well worth the investment in the enterprise."

"It depends on different parameters."

"The product is a bit pricey."

"It is an expensive solution."

"Their license model is really difficult to understand, and licenses are quite expensive."

"The setup cost and pricing depend on the license (Modeler, Viewer, Administrator)."

"ARIS enables you to start small and grow the use of the solution over time, although it's quite expensive. So if you want to start small, it's quite an investment for a small company."

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"I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

26%

Computer Software Company

13%

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ARIS BPA?

The most valuable features of ARIS BPA are its flexibility and reporting.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ARIS BPA?

Pricing for ARIS BPA is average, not cheap or expensive. It's cost-effective and worth the money we pay.

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What needs improvement with ARIS BPA?

I find it difficult to access the database as I want with direct querying. I must write scripts, which requires specific knowledge. Software AG could improve this by making the database more open. ...

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What do you like most about PTC Windchill?

I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PTC Windchill?

I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey. The costs are fixed, and there are no additional costs.

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What needs improvement with PTC Windchill?

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Also Known As

ARIS, ARIS BPM

Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler

Overview

ARIS is the market-leading solution for professional business process management and modeling. Whether you want to document the "as-is" state of your operations for quality or certification reasons or design the "to-be" in terms of continuous improvement in your transformation program, ARIS is the best choice for establishing a single source of truth regarding all process excellence topics in your organization. It is for any organization looking to digitally transform their business, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution. ARIS helps you to make the most out of your processes with Process Mining, Risk & Compliance Management, RPA and much more.

What makes the difference?

The most comprehensive platform for process excellence in the market
Easy to use
Covers business & IT architecture from all angles
Full flexibility and >100 diagram types
Customer-driven development based on best practices
Strong partner ecosystem

ARIS is the market-leading solution for any organization and ideally suited to digitally transform the organization, increase operational excellence and customer experience and ensure compliance in execution.

Software AG

Manufacturers have never needed real-time information sharing, dynamic data visualization, and the ability to collaborate more than they do today. With easy, secure data access for multi-disciplinary and geographically-distributed teams, quality-focused processes, and a data driven approach to manufacturing, Windchill is elevating how product development gets done.

Windchill’s open architecture enables easy integration with other enterprise systems, including IoT, providing a solid foundation for a product-driven digital thread. PTC's PLM application provides comprehensive out-of-the-box functionality and highly configurable role and task-based apps. Expand self-service access of traceable product data to non-experts who don’t typically use PLM, while avoiding over-customization and complexity.

PTC

Sample Customers

Tesco, Weifu, Airbus, Siemens, Proximus, Alicorp, Sekerbank, Bancor, Philips,Sky, Emirates NBD, Dubai Municipality, Suva, U.S. Army, Australia Post, Westfalen Weser Energie - ARIS serves customers across all industries and of every size worldwide. Companies trust ARIS as the market leader for process excellence with more than 30 years of experience in the market, 10 million users worldwide, from 1 user companies to the Fortune 500.

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