SolidWorks PDM vs. Altium Develop
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | SolidWorks PDM | Altium Develop |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 80 | 1,089 |
| Ease of use | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Ease of setup | 6.9 | 8.6 |
| Quality of support | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Meets requirements | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| NPS | 45.833333 | 67.977528 |
| Small Business | 51.9% | 59.4% |
| Mid-Market | 32.9% | 28.8% |
| Enterprise | 15.2% | 11.7% |
| Total page views | 211 | 1,445 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,378 | 10,747 |
SolidWorks PDM
SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management) is a comprehensive solution designed to help teams efficiently manage and collaborate on product development data. By centralizing the storage of CAD models and associated documents in a secure, indexed repository, it ensures that design data is easily accessible, up-to-date, and protected against loss. Integrated seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS and Windows Explorer, SOLIDWORKS PDM streamlines workflows, automates version control, and enhances collaboration across multiple locations.
- Ease of Use
- Document Management
- CAD Integration
- Easy Integrations
Altium Develop
Altium Develop is a collaborative platform for electronic product development that connects requirements management (via Requirements Portal), ECAD design, supply chain, and manufacturing into a single, unified environment. Built on Altium Designer® and Altium 365®, it enables real-time collaboration across engineering, design, and operations teams, reducing delays caused by disconnected tools and file-based workflows.
- Ease of Use
- Features
- PCB Design
- Collaboration
- Efficiency
- User Interface