Compare Centro and SolidWorks PDM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Centro
Star Rating
(12)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CentroSolidWorks PDM
Star Rating
(76)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SolidWorks PDMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Centro excels in Version Control with a score of 8.5, allowing teams to manage changes effectively, while SolidWorks PDM, although strong, has a slightly lower score in this area, indicating room for improvement.
- Reviewers mention that Centro's Ease of Setup is rated at 7.5, which is higher than SolidWorks PDM's 6.6, suggesting that Centro may be more user-friendly for initial implementation.
- G2 users highlight that Centro has a strong Quality of Support with a score of 8.2, which is slightly better than SolidWorks PDM's 8.0, indicating that users may find more responsive assistance with Centro.
- Users on G2 report that SolidWorks PDM shines in Product Direction with a positive rating of 8.2, while Centro's score of 9.0 suggests that users feel more confident about Centro's future development and enhancements.
- Reviewers mention that Centro's Workflows are rated at 8.2, which is a strong point for users looking for efficient process management, whereas SolidWorks PDM's workflows are rated lower, indicating potential challenges in this area.
- Users say that SolidWorks PDM is particularly effective in Document Management, with features that streamline document handling, but Centro's overall performance in data management is noted as more comprehensive by reviewers.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Centro
No pricing availableSolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableFree Trial
Centro
No trial information availableSolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.6
12
8.6
55
Ease of Use
7.9
12
8.0
56
Ease of Setup
7.5
6
6.6
19
Ease of Admin
7.8
6
7.2
20
Quality of Support
8.2
12
8.0
51
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
6
8.0
20
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
12
8.2
52
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
7.8
35
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
7.8
32
Data Management
Not enough data
8.5
33
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
7.7
33
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
New Product Introduction
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
CAD
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
Product Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill of Materials
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engineering Change Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Simulation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Centro and SolidWorks PDM are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Unique Categories
Centro is categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
SolidWorks PDM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Centro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SolidWorks PDM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Automotive
75.0%
Plastics
16.7%
Packaging and Containers
8.3%
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Other
0.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.4%
Automotive
9.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.5%
Design
7.5%
Oil & Energy
6.0%
Other
47.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Centro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michelle M.
Verified User in Plastics
I like the speed with which it opens data
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Automotive
We tried using Centro for CAD Data control... check-in / check-out control, and we have struggled for some time to get it to work. Seems strange, as Centro is made for this kind of thing. I think in some ways, we have created some of our own issues,...
SolidWorks PDM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
Dispatch. This actually helps automate our lot of actions which otherwise would take lot of time.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Very slow to load, doesn't like previewing files
Michelle M.
Verified User in Plastics
I like the speed with which it opens data
Verified User in Design
Dispatch. This actually helps automate our lot of actions which otherwise would take lot of time.
Verified User in Automotive
We tried using Centro for CAD Data control... check-in / check-out control, and we have struggled for some time to get it to work. Seems strange, as Centro is made for this kind of thing. I think in some ways, we have created some of our own issues,...
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Very slow to load, doesn't like previewing files
Alternatives
Discussions
How long does it take to deploy Centro?
1 comment
Official Response from Centro
The initial deployment can take less than a month, depending on the company size and the number of Centro modules and custom features/dashboards deployed....Read more
What integrations can Centro offer?
1 comment
Official Response from Centro
Centro offers out-of-the-box integration with the Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and custom integrations with CAD, ERP and CRM systems.Read more
How much does it cost?
1 comment
Official Response from Centro
We provide custom quotes to all our customers based on the size of the company and the number of Centro modules and custom features deployed. Read more
Do you manager NON CAD files with PDM?
2 comments
CM
We also manage Excel files, PDF's and pictures using PDM.Read more
What is Solidworks PDM system?
1 comment
PM
Solidworks PDM is an advanced version of file explorer in windows PC. It allows you to manage all your files and projects. One can easily manage workflow and...Read more
What is PDM software?
1 comment
JL
PDM stands for Program Document Management. However, it goes beyond what a regular file explorer does and allows for a version history as well as review and...Read more
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