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Aras Innovator vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Aras Innovator
Ranking in PLM Tools
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PTC Windchill
Ranking in PLM Tools
1st
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
4.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (20th), Engineering Process (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the PLM Tools category, the mindshare of Aras Innovator is 8.2%, down from 8.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Windchill is 17.1%, down from 21.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Kapil Raikar - PeerSpot reviewer
Strong ability to customize, but require improvements to their BOM configuration
In the next release, I would like to see improvements to their BOM configuration. Aras would also benefit from better integration with other systems. The solution also needs better capabilities of the features it has. I am looking for it to have modeling, project planning, and MES capabilities as well as a built-in CAD tool.
CW
Effective lifecycle management improves with strong version control and deep integration needs
There is room for improvement in implementing features fully. The user interface is inconsistent and outdated. It appears that different departments or locations have implemented features differently, leading to inconsistency. There is a significant need for improved integration, particularly using OSLC for connecting with other tools like SAP ERP or ALM tools. The version control, while consistent, lacks flexibility regarding changes in CAD data and requires manual intervention for BOM management analysis.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I love that Aras has a utility or tool that you can use online to extend Aras."
"The most valuable features are the ease of workflow configuration and customisation development."
"The version control maintains consistent versions, which is beneficial."
"The strong point of Windchill is its close connection between the CAD structure and the bill of materials structure."
"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."
 

Cons

"Aras would also benefit from better integration with other systems."
"Better Manufacturing BOM management would be valuable."
"I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product."
"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."
"There is room for improvement in implementing features fully."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Manufacturing Company
25%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Transportation Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

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What do you like most about PTC Windchill?
I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PTC Windchill?
I rate PTC Windchill's pricing a seven out of ten since it is pricey. The costs are fixed, and there are no additional costs.
What needs improvement with PTC Windchill?
Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them. There are many programs, but ones from other companies' systems are hard to maintain. Though they are from the same neutral forma...
 

Also Known As

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Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler
 

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Sample Customers

MEGA Brands, Spartan
Bose, Valliant Group
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