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Arena PLM vs Oracle Agile PLM vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the PLM Tools category, the mindshare of Arena PLM is 11.9%, up from 11.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Agile PLM is 12.5%, down from 15.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Windchill is 17.2%, up from 13.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
PLM Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PTC Windchill17.2%
Oracle Agile PLM12.5%
Arena PLM11.9%
Other58.4%
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reviewer1909656 - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows us to do product collaboration, PPM, and PQM, but it isn't scalable and can't support BOM management if we have thousands of parts
It's not scalable. It can't support BOM management if we have thousands of parts. That's one of the biggest limitations. Relationship management should support large data. The workflow engine also needs improvement. It should support complex workflows. There are things with patch management that should be better. There are hundreds of other things that we logged with them but never got implemented. The cloud version isn't very powerful, so it doesn't support parallel workflow. It just supports the serial flow. The stability and technical support could also be improved.
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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 The user interface is inconsistent and outdated.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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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
16%
Retailer
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Wholesaler/Distributor
8%
Manufacturing Company
24%
Computer Software Company
11%
Retailer
8%
Educational Organization
5%
Manufacturing Company
29%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
 

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What do you like most about PTC Windchill?
I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions.
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 additiona...
What needs improvement with PTC Windchill?
There is room for improvement in implementing features fully. The user interface is inconsistent and outdated. It app...
 

Also Known As

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Agile PLM
Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler, Intralink
 

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Sample Customers

Nutanix, Argus Imaging, RBR, Network Video Technologies, LightSail Energy
HologicInc, JDSU, Roka Bioscience, Medtronic, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Giantplus Technology Co. Ltd., Fluid-e, Sorin Group, Alkan S.A., ivv
Bose, Valliant Group
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