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Windchill

byPTC
in
4.6
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
50M - 250M USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“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.
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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Deciding Factors: Windchill Vs. Market Average
Performance of Windchill Across Market Features

Windchill Likes & Dislikes

Like

No. 1 is that it keeps track of all changes and revisions to any document and who made those changes. 2nd that we can easily check previous revisions and identify what changed and why. 3rd is the fact all documents related to one product can be linked to it so it is easy to navigate and find exactly what you need without knowing exact document numbers or names.

Like

it held all of our documents and data.

Like

The intuitive dashboard allows for easy pulling of document statuses and reports, and the powerful search feature makes it easy to find documents quickly. The support team is responsive and professional, which makes the experience more pleasant.

Dislike

I dislike that sometimes the screen can be convoluted and too full which makes scanning for information tougher. There is a slight learning curve to learn the shortcuts, tutorials on the site would be good. Can't think of a 3rd!

Dislike

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

Dislike

There are features that could be improved such as multiple workflows for a single document type and customization of notifications.

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Windchill Reviews and Ratings

Showing data for 82 ratings and reviews for Quality Management System Software market. View all 98 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.6

(82 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
28%
4 Star
61%
3 Star
10%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.2

Integration & Deployment

4.2

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.3

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  • 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.
  • APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Versatile QMS for document control and integrating quality activities into other apps

    5.0
    Nov 11, 2024
    Its robust structure facilitates links between the various modules, allowing us to manage deviations and approvals in a clear and fluid manner. Workflows are easy to create and the tool is intuitive which provides reliable document trails for Change Controls and document updates.
  • Digital Innovation Program & Product Man
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Innovative and concise QMS system that tracks all documents in one spor

    5.0
    Jun 17, 2024
    The dashboard is very clear and maintains our assessments for product and raw material deviation documentation and I like that the approval process is very straightforward and that the documents are significantly easier to access.
  • BUSINESS ANALYST
    1B-10B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    Drive continuous enhancement on platform quality and compliance

    4.0
    Aug 1, 2023
    Windchill is designed to streamline quality management processes ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The tool has reduced manual efforts, automating routine tasks and enabled users to centralize and manage quality related documents.
  • MANAGER- SALES & MARKETING
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    "Best Quality Management Service-Windchill"

    5.0
    Jul 3, 2023
    Windchill is the comprehensive and powerful tool that has enabled our organization in establishing the robust quality management processes. We have achieved excellence in quality and improved the overall product performance. With the help of this tool we have been able to automate and unify the quality related activities in our organization leading to consistency of the overall quality, better traceability and adherence to the regulatory and compliance requirements.
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