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Oracle Agile PLM vs PTC Windchill comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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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
6.4
Reviews Sentiment
4.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Architecture Management (17th), Engineering Process (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the PLM Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Agile PLM is 10.6%, down from 15.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Windchill is 17.3%, up from 13.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
PLM Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PTC Windchill17.3%
Oracle Agile PLM10.6%
Other72.1%
PLM Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1909656 - PeerSpot reviewer
Application architect at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Allows us to do product collaboration, PPM, and PQM, but it isn't scalable and can't support BOM management if we have thousands of parts
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 workflow engine also needs improvement. It should support complex workflows. There are things with patch management that should be better. There are hundreds of other things that we logged with them but never got implemented. The cloud version isn't very powerful, so it doesn't support parallel workflow. It just supports the serial flow. The stability and technical support could also be improved.
CW
Process Method and Tool Developer at ZF Group NAO
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 The user interface is inconsistent and outdated.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

"Multiple file manager support helps to resolve key performance issues with file download and upload."
"We use this solution for product collaboration. We also use it for PPM and PQM."
"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."
"The version control maintains consistent versions, which is beneficial."
 

Cons

"The Oracle Agile PLM disaster recovery solution is complex, and there is a lot of manual work involved when switching to the DR site."
"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."
"Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."
"I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product."
"There is room for improvement in implementing features fully."
 

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
22%
Computer Software Company
10%
Pharma/Biotech Company
7%
Media Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
33%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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...
What is your primary use case for PTC Windchill?
I am using Windchill for managing CAD data and document data, specifically for product lifecycle management.
What advice do you have for others considering PTC Windchill?
I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product. Although Windchill has a commendable core functionality, it lacks refinement and complete feature implementation. On a scale...
 

Also Known As

Agile PLM
Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler, Intralink
 

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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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