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FrameMaker vs PTC Arbortext comparison

Adobe and PTC are both solutions in the Publishing Software category. Adobe is ranked #1, while PTC is ranked #3. Adobe holds a 25.3% mindshare in PS, compared to PTC’s 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Adobe users are willing to recommend the solution.
FrameMaker
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66% willing to recommend
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Executive Summary
We performed a comparison between FrameMaker and PTC Arbortext based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

FrameMaker
Ranking in Publishing Software
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PTC Arbortext
Ranking in Publishing Software
3rd
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Publishing Software category, the mindshare of FrameMaker is 25.3%, down from 32.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Arbortext is 16.0%, down from 18.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Publishing Software Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
FrameMaker25.3%
PTC Arbortext16.0%
Other58.7%
Publishing Software
 

Featured Reviews

PatrickCiPaaS - PeerSpot reviewer
A staple of most technical writers, and encourages innovation to keep up with a high volume of output.
One thing that bugs me about FrameMaker is that when you are dealing with large files, it sometimes hangs and can seize up your local PC or VM resources. Make sure you have a beefy machine running the app if you plan on generating and working with files over several MBs.
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Overview

Adobe FrameMaker is a complete solution for bidirectional technical content. Publish natively across channels, mobile devices and formats and author with best-in-class XML/DITA support. Collaborate seamlessly with experts, and manage content using integration with leading CMSs.
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PTC Servigistics Arbortext is an end-to-end dynamic publishing solution that streamlines how organizations create, manage and publish technical information.
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Sample Customers

HaCon Ingenieurgesellschaft, ANA (All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd.), IBM, Marcia Riefer Johnston, Novell, AFNOR Publishing
State of Minnesota, Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp., Porsche
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