3SL Cradle vs Polarion Requirements comparison

3SL and Siemens are both solutions in the Application Requirements Management category. 3SL is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.0, while Siemens is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.9. 3SL holds a 1.6% mindshare in ARM, compared to Siemens’s 14.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of 3SL users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 78% of Siemens users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Polarion Requirements and 3SL Cradle compete in the requirements management domain. Polarion Requirements has an advantage in pricing and support, making it appealing for budget-conscious buyers, while 3SL Cradle is preferred by those valuing functionality due to its feature richness.

Features: Polarion Requirements includes real-time collaboration, seamless integration with ALM tools, and a robust platform for managing requirements. 3SL Cradle offers comprehensive traceability, customizable processes, and detailed system modeling.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Polarion Requirements offers a cloud-based deployment model with streamlined onboarding. 3SL Cradle supports both on-premise and cloud deployments, offering flexible configurations. Polarion provides efficient customer support, whereas 3SL Cradle offers dedicated service and personalized support plans.

Pricing and ROI: Polarion Requirements is competitive in pricing, providing satisfactory ROI for those focusing on essential features. 3SL Cradle involves a higher initial setup cost but offers potentially higher ROI through its advanced functionalities and flexible deployment options.

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Categories and Ranking

3SL Cradle

Ranking in Application Requirements Management

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

9.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Polarion Requirements

Ranking in Application Requirements Management

3rd

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Application Requirements Management category, the mindshare of 3SL Cradle is 1.6%, up from 1.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Polarion Requirements is 14.4%, down from 15.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Requirements Management

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Siegmar-Schuenke

Operation manager at OpenCage

Flexible solution that manages all your needs

I mainly use 3SL Cradle to manage the requirements from service projects 3SL Cradle's most valuable feature is its flexibility in managing all your needs immediately. 3SL Cradle could be improved with better support for SysML functionalities. In the next release, I would like 3SL Cradle to be…

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Effendy Mohamed

Principal Instrument and Control at Petronas

Positive impact on traceability while user interface and setup require improvement

The areas of Polarion Requirements that have room for improvement include usability, and the user interface, which was a little bit poor. The user configuration had some issues; you need to know all the details, so it's not really friendly for those who are not IT savvy. Someone who has a good IT background would be able to use it, but a regular person who just knows more or has always been dealing with Microsoft Word might find it difficult to use that system. Users need skills to work with this solution and also need to have some foundation of why those technical integrations and cross-referencing have to be done in such a way through systematization, which makes it difficult and not straightforward through the visibility of the user interface.

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Pros

"3SL Cradle's most valuable feature is its flexibility in managing all your needs immediately."

"The biggest improvement would be in the transparency we have now. We have very complex products. We make whole systems with difficult and diverse areas such as hardware, software, mechanical and printing, etc. To get the overview of all the requirements into a system, at that sizing, is the main advantage we have in the organization now."

"We worked with the web interface."

"The most beneficial features of Polarion Requirements for traceability include the traceability function and also the historical and matchmaking or cross-referencing, which was very good."

"I would say there is value in how powerful, configurable, and user-friendly it is."

"I like the way this solution is structured."

"Polarion Requirements' most valuable features are link tracing, book entry, and sequence training features."

"It is easier to produce documents using the platform."

"My company mainly utilizes the product for documenting internal standards, guidelines, and requirements. Currently, we're focusing on using it for internal purposes, but the vision is to expand its usage to include contract requirements and tracking functionalities. While we're not there yet, it has proven effective for managing our internal documentation needs."

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Cons

"3SL Cradle could be improved with better support for SysML functionalities."

"It is not a stable solution, as we had issues with shared licenses."

"Its user interface could be more user friendly. In addition, a lot of features are missing for test management. It should have the test case ordering feature."

"It is stable enough but if you would like to work with more requirement objects, then you will get timeouts."

"Polarion Requirement needs to have a feature where we can track changes and compare documents. Currently, we do it manually."

"If we have more than one thousand work items in one live-book then it becomes almost unusable."

"The one thing I would mention is the license policy is a little bit difficult. For different roles, you will need different license models. That seems a little bit difficult for us. Especially when you introduce such a complex system, you want to know the right way is to do licensing. It's not clear what that best way would be. The solution will be here for a long time, and I just think it could be more clear."

"We encountered numerous challenges, such as issues with requirements, project management, timing, and planning. The main problem with Polarion at the outset, I believe, was our limited understanding of the planning phase. During that time, we were more focused on change management related to requirements. Recognizing the importance of planning has been a key realization for us. Another mistake we made was not comprehending the need to document these requirements to manage all the work items effectively. Now, we understand the significance of this documentation. As a result of these insights, we have started to see a growing number of competitors from Polarion in this field. One potential improvement could be enabling Polarion to export work items not just to Microsoft Office but also to other office tools."

"The usability of the solution should also be improved."

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"The pricing model is flexible. You don't have to pay for the full functionalities. And it's a one-time investment for the licenses. You purchase what you need and then can work with that."

"The product's price is high."

"I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

"It is expensive but not for what it is. It is just the right price for what it is. Its price is also similar to other solutions."

"I believe the cost is subjective. It seems a bit pricey, but it depends on your perspective. To provide some context, I compared the prices with GitLab and Jira. Unfortunately, I couldn't find Jira's prices. However, GitLab costs around 40 euros, and DeepLab, which I recently discovered, also falls in a similar price range. I'm not sure about DeepLab's features or interface improvements, as they might have been implementing requirements management over the past six months. In contrast, Polarion costs around 50 to 60 euros based on the 2021 prices I have. While it may seem a bit expensive, it's worth considering whether the additional investment, perhaps around 68 euros per user, is justified. It might appear costly at first glance, but it's essential to acknowledge that it can greatly streamline your work processes."

"Polarion Requirements is a little pricey."

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Aerospace/Defense Firm

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Manufacturing Company

19%

Energy/Utilities Company

10%

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Manufacturing Company

30%

Computer Software Company

11%

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with 3SL Cradle?

The support is consistent globally. However, heavier support is provided in certain locations. Improvement in support is necessary. Assistance is available to acquire information and utilize userna...

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What advice do you have for others considering 3SL Cradle?

If you have time to take some courses about 3SL Cradle, it will give you more time in the project to familiarize yourself with Cradle. I recommend it, but you need to do it within a very short time...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for 3SL Cradle?

The price is similar to IBM RATIONAL DOORS.

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What do you like most about Polarion Requirements?

In my opinion, Polarion Requirements' most beneficial feature is the ability to manage specifications within a work-like document that functions as a work item. Its collaboration features have work...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Polarion Requirements?

I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten.

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Overview

Cradle is a requirements management and systems engineering tool that integrates your entire project lifecycle in one, massively scalable, integrated, multi-user product.

3SL

Polarion REQUIREMENTS is designed from the ground for highly effective, transparent and secure collaboration, while teams have the option to work in their familiar environments.

Siemens

Sample Customers

NASA, In-Depth Engineering Corporation, Avibras

NetSuite, Ottobock, Zumtobel Group, Kªster Automotive GmbH, Sirona Dental Systems, LifeWatch, U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), PHOENIX CONTACT Electronics GmbH, Metso Corporation

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