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PTC Windchill vs Siemens PLM TeamCenter comparison

 

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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

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)
Siemens PLM TeamCenter
Ranking in PLM Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Collaborative Product Data Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the PLM Tools category, the mindshare of PTC Windchill is 17.3%, up from 13.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Siemens PLM TeamCenter is 14.3%, down from 18.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
PLM Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PTC Windchill17.3%
Siemens PLM TeamCenter14.3%
Other68.4%
PLM Tools
 

Featured Reviews

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 The user interface is inconsistent and outdated.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.
reviewer2689116 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Product PLM Owner at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Offers robust integrations and comprehensive document management
Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been my favorite product after using it for the last 10 years. It has many excellent features such as managing documents, parts, and designs. Regarding integration, I generally prefer to use OOTB integration, and Siemens PLM TeamCenter provides numerous OOTB integrations with CAD applications and SAP tools, making it a comprehensive end-to-end product. They have the TeamCenter Visualization tool, which is a separate tool with strong integration capabilities to help with markup and reviewing design models. The TC viewer is also an excellent product as a separate module of Siemens PLM TeamCenter.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"I like the Teamcenter Requirements Manager. It also has a structure manager where you create an engineering bill of materials and manufacturing process planning. There is something like service lifecycle management. That is where the maintenance data is stored. There are multiple modules. ALM Polarion is also a Siemens solution. It is a separate product, but it's part of the Siemens portfolio."
"The product's most valuable features are patch and data management."
"Siemens PLM TeamCenter has been my favorite product after using it for the last 10 years, with many excellent features such as managing documents, parts, and designs."
 

Cons

"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."
"The product's web interface and setup process could be better."
"This solution works, but it has many issues. Smaller companies are coming up the cloud-based PLM solutions that may replace larger PLM companies like PTC or Siemens in the future. It has some performance problems, and the maintenance is too expensive. Recently, we completed a project, and it cost almost $6 million to upgrade."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
33%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Manufacturing Company
32%
Computer Software Company
7%
Retailer
6%
Construction Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
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Questions from the Community

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...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
The price always depends and varies based on the relationship as I work for multiple vendors. I would say product-wise, the price is good and among the best.
What needs improvement with Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
Currently everyone is looking for cloud-based products, and while they have TeamCenter X, I think it has not yet matured. They can focus on making it more mature and introduce some AI elements.
What is your primary use case for Siemens PLM TeamCenter?
We performed implementations of Siemens PLM TeamCenter for different customers including GE, BMW, and a customer in China. Each customer had different use cases, and I was part of the implementatio...
 

Also Known As

Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler, Intralink
PLM TeamCenter, Siemens TeamCenter
 

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Sample Customers

Bose, Valliant Group
Grammer, Sparkonix, Avcon Controls, Brose Group, Schlatter, Solaris Bus & Coach, TMD Technologies, Metalfor
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