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SAP PLM Software Alternatives

4.0(5 Ratings)
PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries

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1. Aras Innovator

By Aras

4.2
(35 Ratings)
I get a complete PLM solution from Aras Innovator in the product development environment for giving me a complete and enhanced view of the lifecycle of the products. Nevertheless, the use of IT for customizations might be a constraint.Read all insights and reviews for Aras Innovator

Where SAP PLM Software Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
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2. Arena PLM

By PTC

4.3
(28 Ratings)
Arena is an extremely powerful PLM tool. I have used Arena for over 20 years at multiple manufacturing companies. I have also implemented Arena for new companies as well. Over and over, Arena displays why it was chosen over the leading PLM tools currently out in the market. It provides solid backup and control for securing your IP data while still allowing your contract manufacturers or suppliers direct access to the most effective and approved data that protects all parties. Read all insights and reviews for Arena PLM

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  • Better evaluation and contracting
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3. Teamcenter

By Siemens

4.4
(26 Ratings)
Our Teamcenter implementation has been critical in maintaining our product data backbone. Siemens PLM product strengths lie in deep integration with our design and manufacturing tools that enable a digital thread throughout our lifecycle. Siemens' expertise and partnership throughout the development and deployment has been critical to our success in Digital Engineering.Read all insights and reviews for Teamcenter
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4. Windchill

By PTC

4.4
(16 Ratings)
Windchill is a good PLM software helpful in Data Management & maintaining Workflow smoothly, it helps in Maintaining centralized data.Read all insights and reviews for Windchill

Where SAP PLM Software Scored Higher

  • Better evaluation and contracting
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5. Altium 365

By Altium

4.2
(9 Ratings)
It has a cloud-based collaboration capability which enhances team workflows and real-time design sharing. Read all insights and reviews for Altium 365

Where SAP PLM Software Scored Higher

  • Better at service and support
  • Better evaluation and contracting
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6. ENOVIA

By Dassault Systèmes

4.4
(8 Ratings)
ENOVIA is a very robust Product Lifecycle Management platform. In our organization it helps in all phases of product development. It manages well product development data, processes, and collaboration and change control well across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. We are very satisfied with ENOVIA performance in our company (global).Read all insights and reviews for ENOVIA
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7. Propel PLM

By Propel Software Solutions

4.5
(5 Ratings)
Support is quick to respond, and our AE has been a long term contact. Not like other teams, where the AE rolls off every 12months and barely connects.Read all insights and reviews for Propel PLM

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  • Better evaluation and contracting
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8. Surefront

By Surefront

4.5
(4 Ratings)
It helps me to centralize product data, and reduce communication gap between internal teams and suppliersRead all insights and reviews for Surefront
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Top Alternatives to SAP PLM Software

  • Aras Innovator
  • Arena PLM
  • Teamcenter
  • Windchill
  • Altium 365
  • ENOVIA
  • Propel PLM
  • Fusion 360

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