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SAP PLM Software

bySAP
in PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
4.0

Overview

Product Information on SAP PLM Software

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SAP PLM Software?

SAP PLM Software supports product lifecycle management by providing integrated tools for managing product data, processes, and workflows from concept through retirement. The software facilitates collaboration among engineering, manufacturing, and business teams, enabling organizations to oversee product development, design changes, compliance, and documentation within a centralized environment. It addresses challenges related to complex product structures, version control, and process standardization. By connecting product-related information with enterprise systems, the software enables traceability, efficient project execution, and consistent documentation, helping organizations streamline product development processes and maintain control over product changes throughout the lifecycle.

SAP PLM Software Pricing

SAP PLM Software uses a modular pricing model where software licenses are typically charged per user or per component, with options for subscription-based or perpetual licensing. Costs may vary depending on the specific functionalities required, number of users, and deployment type such as cloud or on-premise. Support and maintenance fees are generally offered as additional services.

Overall experience with SAP PLM Software

Group Product Manager
<50M USD, Retail
FAVORABLE

“Comprehensive Systems For Managing Various Operations”

4.0
Feb 8, 2026
Overall we have had a great experience. With all of our products and processes, SAP allows us to have one source of information. However, it was a challenge at first with the complexity. However, good planning and training have allowed us to have clear processes aligned through all departments.
PRODUCT OWNER
3B - 10B USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Extensive product capabilities but lacking good user experience”

3.0
Aug 31, 2022
As a user, i found it comprehensive in terms of product capabilities but lacks performance and good user experience

About Company

Company Description

Updated 13th August 2025

SAP was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. The company employs over 105,000 people globally and develops software solutions for enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related business functions. SAP’s early products, SAP R/2 and SAP R/3, were widely adopted for managing core business processes. Its current ERP platform, SAP S/4HANA, uses in-memory computing to support data-intensive operations and integrates capabilities such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. SAP offers a portfolio of software applications that support various business functions across industries. These applications are designed to operate on a unified digital platform. As of 2025, SAP reports over 230 million cloud users and provides more than 100 solutions. The company’s offerings are used by organizations to manage finance, human resources, procurement, supply chain, and other operational areas.

Company Details

Updated 13th August 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1972
Head office location
Walldorf, Germany
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.sap.com

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SAP PLM Software Likes & Dislikes

Like

As a whole SAP is great, it connects seamlessly with our ERP and has given us a single consistent source of truth within our business. It is helping teams to work together and collaborate from end to end.

Like

1. The level of details that we can manage is quite comprehensive 2. Data management around BOM, inventory, etc is good 3. Integration with SAP ERP is smooth.

Like

Native Integration with SAP ERP, robust versioning and change management, and role based workflow

Dislike

Can cost more than their competitors but it is worth it!

Dislike

1. It is quite slow and becomes frustrating at times. 2. the user experience is not very intuitive. need to be trained to use it. 3. Integration with non-SAP applications is quite challenging.

Dislike

Customization can be complex and time consuming, and UI consistency varies across modules.

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Peer Discussions

SAP PLM Software Reviews and Ratings

4.0

(5 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
20%
4 Star
60%
3 Star
20%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.2

Integration & Deployment

4.2

Service & Support

4.4

Product Capabilities

4.0

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  • Group Product Manager
    <50M USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Comprehensive Systems For Managing Various Operations

    4.0
    Feb 8, 2026
    Overall we have had a great experience. With all of our products and processes, SAP allows us to have one source of information. However, it was a challenge at first with the complexity. However, good planning and training have allowed us to have clear processes aligned through all departments.
  • PRODUCT ASSOCIATE
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Integration With SAP ERP and Workflow Efficiency Strengthen Product Data Management

    4.0
    Dec 13, 2025
    SAP PLM has been reliable for end to end product data management, with strong integration to SAP ERP and solid governance.
  • PRODUCT OWNER
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Extensive product capabilities but lacking good user experience

    3.0
    Aug 31, 2022
    As a user, i found it comprehensive in terms of product capabilities but lacks performance and good user experience
  • CIO
    1B-10B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    A good Plm solution but.

    5.0
    Sep 14, 2022
    a good Plm solution but I still prefer Cas vendors solutions (Siemens, Dassault,..)
  • DATA STEWARD
    1B-10B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    One of the good solution for PLM

    4.0
    Aug 19, 2022
    It is slightly Challenging but most reliable product in the Industry
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