PTC Windchill vs Sparx Pro Cloud Server comparison

PTC and Sparx Systems are both solutions in the Enterprise Architecture Management category. PTC is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.0, while Sparx Systems is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0. PTC holds a 0.9% mindshare in AM, compared to Sparx Systems’s 0.9% mindshare. Additionally, 33% of PTC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Sparx Systems users who would recommend it.

PTC Windchill

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33% willing to recommend

Sparx Pro Cloud Server

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100% willing to recommend

PTC Windchill

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between PTC Windchill and Sparx Pro Cloud Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Enterprise Architecture Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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PTC Windchill vs. Sparx Pro Cloud Server

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

PTC Windchill

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

19th

Average Rating

6.4

Reviews Sentiment

4.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Engineering Process (1st), PLM Tools (1st)

Sparx Pro Cloud Server

Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management

14th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of PTC Windchill is 0.9%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sparx Pro Cloud Server is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Sparx Pro Cloud Server	0.9%
PTC Windchill	0.9%
Other	98.2%

Enterprise Architecture Management

Featured Reviews

ChristianWilmers

Process Method and Tool Developer at ZF Group NAO

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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Pawel-Gawronski

Enterprise Architect at BEC

A cloud SaaS solution for collaboration with customer support

There could be improvement in connecting to and securing this connection. Spark is not up to date on its Insight dashboard compared to competitors, but this impacts the digital experience. It is important for the team to continue working on this tool without disruption. So maybe this is an area for improvement to have a better Insight.

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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

"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."

"The solution's most valuable feature is ArchiMate which I use daily."

"We have found the technical support to be helpful."

Cons

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

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

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

"The user-friendliness could be even better."

"The solution should allow easier access with enhanced customization options for web page DHTML."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"The solution's Ultimate Plan costs $399 per year."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

28%

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with PTC Windchill?

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What is your primary use case for PTC Windchill?

I am using Windchill for managing CAD data and document data, specifically for product lifecycle management.

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What advice do you have for others considering PTC Windchill?

I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product. Although Windchill has a commendable core functionality, it lacks refinement and complete feature implementation. On a scale...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

We're paying 15 dollars per user per month for large teams, which is more expensive than the competition, but it has more features, such as cloud VPN and testing. There is no other cost apart from ...

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What needs improvement with Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

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What is your primary use case for Sparx Pro Cloud Server?

Firstly, we use this solution to enable collaboration among our international teams. Our applications are in the cloud, and most issues are on AWS. We have a central place to store and work on our ...

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Also Known As

Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler, Intralink

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Overview

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.

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Share, review and inform

Pro Cloud Server opens your entire enterprise to your modeling efforts, enabling stakeholders to have secure access for discussion and review. WebEA, hosted on Pro Cloud Server, complements Enterprise Architect by providing a real-time view of project content, anywhere, anytime....

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Sample Customers

Bose, Valliant Group

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