• HOME
  • CATEGORIES

    • CATEGORIES

    • Browse All Categories
  • FOR VENDORS

    • FOR VENDORS

    • Log In to Vendor Portal
    • Get Started
  • REVIEWS

    • REVIEWS

    • Write a Review
    • Product Reviews
    • Vendor Directory
    • Product Comparisons
  • GARTNER PEER COMMUNITY™
  • GARTNER.COM
  • Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQPrivacyTerms of Service
    ©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.
    All rights reserved.
  • Categories

    • No categories available

      Browse All Categories

      Select a category to view markets

  • For Vendors

    • Log In to Vendor Portal 

    • Get Started 

  • Write a Review

Join / Sign In
  1. Home
  2. /
  3. SAP PLM Software
Logo of SAP PLM Software

SAP PLM Software

bySAP
in PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
3.7

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

Operations Manager
<50M USD, Energy and Utilities
FAVORABLE

“Versatile tool for engineering, although it experiences slow remote speed.”

5.0
Apr 28, 2026
This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions.
Automated Translation from Spanish
Director of Research and Development
50M - 250M USD, Consumer Goods
CRITICAL

“Complex change management and unintuitive interface hamper daily efficiency”

2.0
May 28, 2026
This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions. This text serves as a placeholder and does not reflect the user’s review responses or opinions.

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

Do You Manage Peer Insights at SAP?

Access Vendor Portal to update and manage your profile.

Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

Top SAP PLM Software Alternatives

Logo of Windchill
1. Windchill
4.4
(100 Ratings)
Logo of Aras Innovator
2. Aras Innovator
4.6
(40 Ratings)
Logo of Teamcenter
3. Teamcenter
4.5
(34 Ratings)
View All Alternatives

Peer Discussions

SAP PLM Software Reviews and Ratings

3.7

(6 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
33%
4 Star
33%
3 Star
17%
2 Star
17%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Director of Research and Development
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Complex change management and unintuitive interface hamper daily efficiency

    2.0
    May 28, 2026
    It is very, very nuanced, requires significant training of staff to utilize and is not very intuitive.
  • Director of Research and Development
    50M-1B USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    Complex change management and unintuitive interface hamper daily efficiency

    2.0
    May 28, 2026
    It is very, very nuanced, requires significant training of staff to utilize and is not very intuitive.
  • Read All 7 Reviews

    Get unlimited access to verified peer reviews and insights

    Read unlimited Gartner-vetted product reviews
    View and share valuable product insights
    Download full product profiles
    Review products you use today

Recommended Gartner Insights

  • Critical Capabilities for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
  • Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
Powered by Google TranslateThis service may contain translations provided by Google. Google disclaims all warranties related to the translations, express or implied, including any warranties of accuracy, reliability, and any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and noninfringement. Gartner's use of this provider is for operational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement of its products or services.

Gartner Peer Insights content consists of the opinions of individual end users based on their own experiences, and should not be construed as statements of fact, nor do they represent the views of Gartner or its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in this content nor makes any warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this content, about its accuracy or completeness, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

This site is protected by hCaptcha and its Privacy Policy and Terms of Use apply.


Software reviews and ratings for EMMS, BI, CRM, MDM, analytics, security and other platforms - Peer Insights by Gartner
Community GuidelinesListing GuidelinesBrowse VendorsRules of EngagementFAQsPrivacyTerms of Use

©2026 Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.

All rights reserved.

Reviewer Insights for: SAP PLM Software
Performance of SAP PLM Software Across Market Features

SAP PLM Software Likes & Dislikes

Like

Its strength lies in process controls, notifications and authorizations for work execution in projects, as well as its contribution to planning and control.

Automated Translation from Spanish
Like

Its strength lies in process controls, notifications and authorizations for work execution in projects, as well as its contribution to planning and control.

Automated Translation from Spanish
Like

Its strength lies in process controls, notifications and authorizations for work execution in projects, as well as its contribution to planning and control.

Automated Translation from Spanish
Dislike

Change management is cumbersome and while a critical piece of this industry, the software struggles to efficiently route them for approvals. Lack of an intuitive UI. Massive amounts of customization are needed, which add considerable costs.

Dislike

Change management is cumbersome and while a critical piece of this industry, the software struggles to efficiently route them for approvals. Lack of an intuitive UI. Massive amounts of customization are needed, which add considerable costs.

Dislike

Change management is cumbersome and while a critical piece of this industry, the software struggles to efficiently route them for approvals. Lack of an intuitive UI. Massive amounts of customization are needed, which add considerable costs.