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At a Glance
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Star Rating
(54)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Autodesk Vault
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill
Star Rating
(94)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PTC Windchill
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PTC Windchill excels in version control with a score of 9.1, allowing for seamless management of document revisions, while Autodesk Vault's version control is rated lower at 7.7, which may lead to challenges in tracking changes effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that PTC Windchill's workflow capabilities are outstanding, scoring 9.6, which facilitates efficient processes for product development. In contrast, Autodesk Vault's workflows are rated significantly lower at 5.3, indicating potential limitations in automating and managing workflows.
  • G2 users highlight PTC Windchill's strong alignment features with a score of 9.2, which enhances collaboration across teams, whereas Autodesk Vault's alignment score of 5.7 suggests that users may experience difficulties in maintaining cohesive teamwork.
  • Users on G2 appreciate PTC Windchill's robust lifecycle management, scoring 9.6, which supports comprehensive product lifecycle processes. Autodesk Vault, with a lifecycle score of 7.0, may not provide the same level of support for managing product lifecycles effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that PTC Windchill's document management capabilities are rated highly at 9.2, making it easier to organize and retrieve documents. Autodesk Vault, while functional, does not match this level of efficiency, which could hinder document accessibility.
  • Users say that PTC Windchill's integration with ERP systems is rated at 9.3, providing seamless connectivity for data management, while Autodesk Vault's integration capabilities are slightly lower at 8.8, which may affect overall operational efficiency.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Autodesk Vault
No pricing available
PTC Windchill
No pricing available
Free Trial
Autodesk Vault
No trial information available
PTC Windchill
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
47
8.4
82
Ease of Use
7.1
47
7.5
82
Ease of Setup
6.6
28
5.7
27
Ease of Admin
7.7
28
6.4
27
Quality of Support
7.2
46
7.8
72
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
28
7.0
27
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
47
7.7
80
Features by Category
Product Data Management (PDM)Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
6.4
5
9.1
19
Metadata
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Data Management
7.7
5
9.1
16
5.7
5
9.2
17
5.3
5
9.6
17
7.0
5
9.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering Document ManagementHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dashboards
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features
Not enough data
8.7
22
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
8.6
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
21
|
Verified
CAD
Not enough data
9.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
18
|
Verified
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
21
|
Verified
Product Data Management
Not enough data
8.1
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
20
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
8.7
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
20
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
9.2
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
21
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
18
|
Verified
Simulation
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
8.6
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
15
|
Verified
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
17
|
Verified
Quality management
Not enough data
8.7
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
9.3
20
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
15
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill
Autodesk Vault and PTC Windchill are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault is categorized as Engineering Document Management
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
53.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.2%
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
60.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.4%
Oil & Energy
9.6%
Machinery
7.7%
Civil Engineering
7.7%
Security and Investigations
5.8%
Other
53.8%
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill
Automotive
19.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
9.9%
Medical Devices
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
5.5%
Other
50.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ryan S.
RS
Ryan S.
Verified User in Machinery

Vault is very easy to use. After reading a few install documents I was able to set up Vault on a local server and train my colleagues on it's use. It greatly helped in coordinating our engineering functions on several projects and kept pesky file management...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Florim K.
FK
Florim K.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

I am not sure on how this program is marketed, but a lot of companies nowadays need something like the Vault. A lot of engineers, developers, contractors and architects are not aware of the existence of a program like this, I wish they would market this a...

PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
GM
Verified User in Management Consulting

It is a secure repository which allows management of project and product documents in their native format. Various CAD tools are supported, but works best with PTC's Creo. It is a very powerful tool that is capable of growing with an organization.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Dana N.
DN
Dana N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The Windchill user interface is difficult for the user. Document checkin / checkout is an old paradigm that limits collaboration and knowledge development. It’s very difficult to find items in Windchill. The classification and attribute management...

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Discussions
Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault Discussions
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Autodesk Vault has no discussions with answers
PTC Windchill
PTC Windchill Discussions
What is PTC product?
1 comment
Akshay B.
AB
PTC Creo is CAD software, being used by industries for design and development of different range of products. you can do lot of things with PTC Creo. Its one...Read more
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