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Windchill

byPTC
in PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
4.4

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

Director Of Research And Development
500M - 1B USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Unifying Telecom R&D Innovation With Controlled Quality and Engineering Governance in Windchill. ”

5.0
May 29, 2026
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Material Project Manager
10B - 30B USD, Hardware
CRITICAL

“Windchill - could be better ”

3.0
Oct 28, 2020
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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 Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(100 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
31%
4 Star
60%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Director Of Research And Development
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Unifying Telecom R&D Innovation With Controlled Quality and Engineering Governance in Windchill.

    5.0
    May 29, 2026
    In a telecommunications R&D environment, Windchill serves as the disciplined "engineering memory" of the organization, quietly connecting design, quality, and compliance into one controlled system.It becomes less of a tool and more of a governance layer that ensures every innovation, whether a 5G radio unit, core network upgrade, or firmware release, moves through a structured quality path instead of fragmented engineering decisions.
  • Director Of Research And Development
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Unifying Telecom R&D Innovation With Controlled Quality and Engineering Governance in Windchill.

    5.0
    May 29, 2026
    In a telecommunications R&D environment, Windchill serves as the disciplined "engineering memory" of the organization, quietly connecting design, quality, and compliance into one controlled system.It becomes less of a tool and more of a governance layer that ensures every innovation, whether a 5G radio unit, core network upgrade, or firmware release, moves through a structured quality path instead of fragmented engineering decisions.
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Reviewer Insights for: Windchill
Performance of Windchill Across Market Features

Windchill Likes & Dislikes

Like

Prevents unapproved modifications that could destabilize network performance.

Like

Prevents unapproved modifications that could destabilize network performance.

Like

Prevents unapproved modifications that could destabilize network performance.

Dislike

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

Dislike

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

Dislike

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