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IDERA ER/Studio vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IDERA ER/Studio
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
9th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
35
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (15th)
PTC Windchill
Ranking in Enterprise Architecture Management
21st
Average Rating
5.0
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 IDERA ER/Studio is 4.1%, down from 4.4% 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

Aaron Cutshall - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 17, 2024
Used for data modeling and has a scripting language to write your own scripts
The solution has streamlined our data modeling processes quite a bit. It's a central focus in our data modeling and data cataloging efforts. The tool's reverse engineering capability to bring in existing database structures and create models from them has benefitted our data architecture needs. With the tool's data dictionary capability, we're able to maintain consistency in our models, name use, and actual data domains. The solution's reverse engineering helps with understanding legacy databases. In fact, I've been asked to reverse-engineer several more legacy databases so that we can have them modeled and cataloged. The solution is deployed on the cloud server, but it’s only within our network. The solution has a lot of capabilities. I like the fact that it has a scripting language that allows you to automate and write your own scripts. I think that's been a big bonus for us. I highly recommend the solution because of its capability for logical models, where you can put your business definitions and logic. While less expensive, some other tools can't do that. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
JY
Aug 28, 2023
Pricy and tough to integrate with some solutions, though it provided essential support for workflows
I use the solution for product data management The solution provided essential support for workflow and decision-making. I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions. Source control and application management can be integrated into Windchill. Also, since the product is based…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most important features are logical and physical models that we can compare and develop. Also, the Data Dictionary can be created out of your studio. Finally, database schemas help understand the logic that's behind the scene, behind the SQL tables. Especially when there are a lot of them, the schemas help everyone understand the business processes."
"We use the solution to create data models which describe our company's data architecture"
"Modeling with Data Architect: We can quickly reverse-engineer a database from an existing database or create a model from scratch."
"The data modeling and reverse engineering features are most important to us."
"One of the valuable features is inheritance when joining tables. When setting up RI and domains and rules, ER/Studio does a lot of the grunt, boilerplate code that would otherwise have to be hand-coded."
"We are able to document the data lineage and data flows of our data from one system to another."
"When validating the model, the ability to provide sub-models to developers, and generate a physical model from the logical, makes it easier to review a logical model with stakeholders."
"The tool is simple to use."
"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."
 

Cons

"when there are some links to the external databases, if this database is not structured it is not uploaded. It gives me errors and I cannot see the view that was created on this structure and I cannot change those views, even manually. It skips the views. I have to ignore those views. I cannot re-upload them because it gives me an error."
"When building the relationships there should be a little more flexibility."
"I'd like the ability to debug the errors ourselves instead of having to call them. There are certain types of errors that, I wouldn't say they come up regularly, but when you have an error it is very often the same type of error. Knowing that it's a Type III or Type I, it would be nice to have some kind of debugging facility for us to use to find out where the problem that threw that error occurs. That would be a really cool feature."
"The solution's reporting could be improved because the report writer is terrible."
"The solution could be sped up, as it is a little slow (e.g., when it's doing its database compare)."
"We would always like to see Repository performance improve, checking in and checking out."
"Whenever there is a new version, there are a lot of release notes on the technical side of it, but I would like to be told why are we doing the upgrade... What I would like to really see is how this benefits us from the business point of view. What are the real benefits that the user gets? I want some kind of way white paper. The release notes describe the technical enhancements but, from the layman's point of view, if someone asks me what are the business benefits of this upgrade, I don't have any documentation to explain it to the business."
"The solution is not so strong at creating modeling views and database views."
"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"At my previous company using ER/Studio, a database compare took four hours before using the product and 15 minutes after using the product."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is bad and ten is good, I would rate the licensing cost as a seven or eight. It's not too expensive for us."
"I am currently using the trial version, but this solution is definitely worth considering for the price point."
"The product is pricey."
"The price of this product is okay."
"The solution’s pricing is high."
"Pricing is expensive and on the higher-end."
"Pricing is on point, but do your due diligence - not every developer needs the tool."
"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
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
10%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
5%
 

Company Size

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

What needs improvement with IDERA ER/Studio?
Since the solution was originally developed in the eighties and nineties and hasn't changed much since then, it could use an overhaul. The solution is not so strong at creating modeling views and d...
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

IDERA ER Studio, ER/Studio, ER/Studio Enterprise Team Edition
Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler
 

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Sample Customers

Newmont Mining, Entrust, Accolade, TalkTalk, Catalina, Protective Life, NTT Data, dir systèmes, Microsoft; American Express, Astellas Pharma, AstraZeneca, Coriant, Fedex, GlaxoSmithKline, PepsiCo, Prudential, Wells Fargo
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