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Oracle Agile PLM vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Agile PLM
Ranking in PLM Tools
3rd
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Collaborative Product Data Management (2nd)
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 Oracle Agile PLM is 14.3%, up from 12.9% 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

SG
Helps to provide high availability and resolve performance issues, but the DR solution needs improvement
Oracle Agile PLM has many features and here I am listing few that are very useful for us. * Multiple managed servers provide high availability at the service level and help to distribute the load. * Multiple file manager support helps to resolve key performance issues with file download and upload. * Enhanced user experience in the new versions. * Administrative enhancements in the new versions.
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 The user interface is inconsistent and outdated.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

"We use this solution for product collaboration. We also use it for PPM and PQM."
"Multiple file manager support helps to resolve key performance issues with file download and upload."
"The version control maintains consistent versions, which is beneficial."
"I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."
"The strong point of Windchill is its close connection between the CAD structure and the bill of materials structure."
 

Cons

"It's not scalable. It can't support BOM management if we have thousands of parts. That's one of the biggest limitations. Relationship management should support large data."
"The Oracle Agile PLM disaster recovery solution is complex, and there is a lot of manual work involved when switching to the DR site."
"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."
"There is room for improvement in implementing features fully."
"I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing policy isn't good. We had trouble with it. That's why we're looking at a new cloud-based solution."
"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
26%
Computer Software Company
16%
Pharma/Biotech Company
7%
Retailer
6%
Manufacturing Company
26%
Computer Software Company
14%
Healthcare Company
6%
Transportation Company
6%
 

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?
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 different...
 

Also Known As

Agile PLM
Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler
 

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Sample Customers

HologicInc, JDSU, Roka Bioscience, Medtronic, Abu Dhabi Education Council, Giantplus Technology Co. Ltd., Fluid-e, Sorin Group, Alkan S.A., ivv
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