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3.2 out of 5
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What is PTC Windchill?

Manufacturers have never needed real-time information sharing, dynamic data visualization, and the ability to collaborate more than they do today. With easy, secure data access for multi-disciplinary and geographically-distributed teams, quality-focused processes, and a data driven approach to manufacturing, Windchill is elevating how product development gets done.

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PTC Windchill is the #1 ranked solution in top Engineering Process solutions, #1 ranked solution in top PLM Tools, and #20 ranked solution in top Enterprise Architecture Management solutions. PeerSpot users give PTC Windchill an average rating of 6.4 out of 10. PTC Windchill is most commonly compared to Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect: PTC Windchill vs Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect. PTC Windchill is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 69% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a manufacturing company, accounting for 28% of all views.
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Enterprise Architecture Management
August 2025
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PTC Windchill mindshare

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As of August 2025, the mindshare of PTC Windchill in the Enterprise Architecture Management category stands at 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Architecture Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
PTC Windchill0.6%
LeanIX15.3%
Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect12.7%
Other71.4%
Enterprise Architecture Management
 
 
Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "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."
  • "I like how the product integrates with other technical solutions."

Room for Improvement

  • "I would not recommend doing business with PTC regardless of the product."
  • "There is room for improvement in implementing features fully."
  • "Some parts of the system are exclusive, so we can't work with them."

Pricing

  • "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
28%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
9%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Transportation Company
5%
Retailer
4%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
4%
Educational Organization
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
3%
University
3%
Media Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Analyst Firm
1%
Comms Service Provider
1%
Government
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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Learn more about PTC Windchill

Windchill’s open architecture enables easy integration with other enterprise systems, including IoT, providing a solid foundation for a product-driven digital thread. PTC's PLM application provides comprehensive out-of-the-box functionality and highly configurable role and task-based apps. Expand self-service access of traceable product data to non-experts who don’t typically use PLM, while avoiding over-customization and complexity.

PTC Windchill was previously known as Windchill, Atego Artisan Studio, Integrity Modeler, Intralink.

PTC Windchill customers

Bose, Valliant Group

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PTC Windchill Reviews Summary
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Process Method and Tool Developer at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees3.5I use PTC Windchill for CAD and document data management in product lifecycle management. Its close CAD and BOM connection is strong but limits flexibility. The user interface needs consistency, and integration with other tools requires improvement, particularly via OSLC.
Senior Manager at SWSTech2.5I use PTC Windchill for product data management because it integrates well with other technical solutions and supports Java development. However, it is expensive and could improve in scalability and stability. We previously used SmartTeam and are considering other alternatives.
Senior Mechanical Designer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees3.5No summary available