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IBM Rational System Architect vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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Scalability Issues

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IBM Rational System Architect is scalable in modeling, but integration and license management challenges lead some to consider replacement.
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Valuable Features

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IBM Rational System Architect excels in supporting frameworks, user-friendly modeling, customizable meta-models, and report publishing with stable versatility.
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Room For Improvement

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IBM Rational System Architect requires UI improvements, AI model inclusion, better integration, enhanced support, and comprehensive module packages.
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Stability Issues

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IBM Rational System Architect is very stable, with users experiencing no reported issues and recovering smoothly from crashes.
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Customer Service

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Customer service is generally praised, but transitions from IBM to UNICOM and support agreements have complicated user satisfaction.
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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational System Architect
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
20th
Average Rating
7.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PTC Windchill
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
21st
Average Rating
5.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Engineering Process (2nd), PLM Tools (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Enterprise Architecture Management category, the mindshare of IBM Rational System Architect is 1.9%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Windchill is 0.6%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Architecture Management
 

Featured Reviews

RK
Modeling is useful, but many features need improvement and technical support is lacking
I find that almost every feature related to the models requires improvement. For example, I would like to see more trendy models, the look and feel of the models can be improved. This solution can be more user-friendly and easier to use, with better dashboards. The impact analysis feature is in need of heavy improvement. The is a standalone product that lacks integration with a business process automation engine. I would like to see the workflow improved, where it integrates seamlessly with the artifacts.
JY
Pricy and tough to integrate with some solutions, though it provided essential support for workflows
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 format, we cannot implement them. PTC Windchill should improve that. Moreover, the product is expensive. The scalability, stability, and the initial setup should be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

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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

Rational System Architect
Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler
 

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Sample Customers

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