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Windchill

byPTC
in
4.5
Market Presence: Quality Management System Software, PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries

Overview

Product Information on Windchill

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Windchill?

Windchill is a product lifecycle management software developed for enterprise use to manage product data and processes. The software offers capabilities for collaboration, configuration management, change and document management, bill of materials management, and compliance tracking throughout the product development lifecycle. Windchill is designed to improve product quality and align engineering, manufacturing, and service teams by enabling access to a centralized source of product information. The software supports version control, workflow automation, and process standardization while providing tools for secure data sharing and integration with other enterprise applications. Organizations implement this software to streamline product development, manage complex product structures, and facilitate regulatory compliance.

Windchill Pricing

Windchill is a software that employs a subscription-based pricing model, offering various packages that typically depend on the number of users and specific modules required. The software provides tiered options tailored for different organizational needs, with pricing that may vary based on deployment preferences and feature sets. Detailed pricing is generally customized according to enterprise requirements and is available upon request.

Overall experience with Windchill

ENGINEER
30B + USD, Healthcare and Biotech
FAVORABLE

“Windchill Enables Smooth Data Management & effective Change management workflow”

4.0
Dec 9, 2025
Windchill is a good PLM software helpful in Data Management & maintaining Workflow smoothly, it helps in Maintaining centralized data.
Material Project Manager
10B - 30B USD, Hardware
CRITICAL

“Windchill - could be better ”

3.0
Oct 28, 2020
this is a complete data management syatem for an organization. it can be cumbersome to use and is not verybuser friendly. i was happy when we moved away from it.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 16th August 2024

PTC is a global software company that enables industrial and manufacturing companies to digitally transform how they engineer, manufacture, and service the physical products that the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 25,000 customers globally.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1985
Head office location
Boston, United States
Number of employees
5001 - 10000
Annual Revenue
1B-3B USD
Website
http://ptc.co/VLED30oHtEh

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Windchill Likes & Dislikes

Like

Good Integration with CAD, Version control of documents, Change Management controls for latest version files.

Like

it held all of our documents and data.

Like

Better data integration with CAD files, overall better change control process

Dislike

It's a little tricky for new users to adapt easily, and requires a good amount of training before working on it. some processes feel a bit slow due to workflow

Dislike

not very user friendly and a steep learning curve compared to other PLM systems.

Dislike

Not beginner friendly. Need a training session compulsary as learning by own oneself is a bit difficult. New users can find it diffcult to adapt at the beginning

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Windchill Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(98 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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32%
4 Star
59%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
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4.3

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4.3

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  • ENGINEER
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Windchill Enables Smooth Data Management & effective Change management workflow

    4.0
    Dec 8, 2025
    Windchill is a good PLM software helpful in Data Management & maintaining Workflow smoothly, it helps in Maintaining centralized data.
  • ENGINEER
    10B+ USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Centralized Data and Streamlined Workflows Enhance Efficiency in PLM Software

    4.0
    Dec 8, 2025
    It is a good PLM software which maintains the data centralized and smooth workflow
  • PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ANALYST
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Ease of Use and Negotiation Terms Appreciated, Training Resources Found Lacking

    5.0
    Dec 8, 2025
    Everything worked well right from selecting for our company then on negotiation terms, its uses and after service.
  • CAD ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Product Lifecycle Tool Excels in BOM and Integration Yet Faces Usability Concerns

    4.0
    Sep 19, 2025
    Useful tool to manage engineering documents and product lyfe cycle but confusing functionalities
  • ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Intuitive System for Document Tracking with Detailed Revision History Features

    5.0
    May 30, 2025
    It is a very easy to use system, with very intuitive controls to find the documents needed and keep track of them. Extremely useful for making sure all records and changes are tracked completely and all documents are auditable.
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