We performed a comparison between IBM Rational System Architect and PTC Windchill based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about LeanIX, Sparx Systems, erwin by Quest and others in Enterprise Architecture Management."We have seen ROI with this solution over the years that we have used it."
"The solution is pretty stable."
"The user interface is good. It's both clear and comprehensible. It's easy to work with."
"There are a lot of features I find valuable, but I think that the metamodel customization is one of the best features that the solution offers."
"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."
"The reverse engineering of the database is already there, but in the next release I would like to see some pilot supplied with the solution in order to address any database."
"There needs to be more information at the outset about how to use the solution and how to deploy it. The deployment process needs improvement."
"The solution needs to better integrate with other products, like Microsoft."
"This solution can be more user-friendly and easier to use, with better dashboards."
"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."
Earn 20 points
IBM Rational System Architect is ranked 20th in Enterprise Architecture Management while PTC Windchill is ranked 22nd in Enterprise Architecture Management with 1 review. IBM Rational System Architect is rated 7.4, while PTC Windchill is rated 5.0. The top reviewer of IBM Rational System Architect writes "Modeling is useful, but many features need improvement and technical support is lacking". On the other hand, the top reviewer of PTC Windchill writes "Pricy and tough to integrate with some solutions, though it provided essential support for workflows". IBM Rational System Architect is most compared with Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, SAP PowerDesigner, UNICOM System Architect and erwin Data Modeler by Quest, whereas PTC Windchill is most compared with Intralink, Omnify Empower PLM, Siemens PLM TeamCenter, Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect and Arena PLM.
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