G2 Vendor Directory

SolidWorks PDM vs. Windchill

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSolidWorks PDM

by Dassault Systèmes

Windchill

by PTC

Overall rating4.24.1
Review count80121
Ease of use8.38.0
Ease of setup6.96.9
Quality of support8.28.3
Meets requirements8.88.6
NPS45.83333332.727273
Small Business51.9%12.4%
Mid-Market32.9%32.2%
Enterprise15.2%55.4%
Total page views211731
Total LLM citations1,3787,274

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.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Document Management
  • CAD Integration
  • Easy Integrations

Windchill

PTC's Market Leading PLM Solution, Windchill, is an application suite that manages all aspects of the product development lifecycle—from concept through service and retirement—by enabling a digital thread of product parts, materials, and configuration information.

Pros

  • Data Management
  • Ease of Use
  • CAD Integration
  • Collaboration
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Integrations