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Compare SolidWorks PDM and aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (49.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SolidWorks 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 PDMaPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
Star Rating
(99)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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SolidWorks PDM vs aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found SolidWorks PDM easier to use. However, aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software overall.
- Reviewers felt that SolidWorks PDM meets the needs of their business better than aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software over SolidWorks PDM.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SolidWorks PDM
No pricing availableaPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
aPriori Pricing
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aPriori sells its products using a Named User, Annual Subscription model. Each deployment consists of a Foundation module that includes all of the core product features to study manufacturability and product cost. Foundation models are sized and priced based upon the scale of the deployment. Other configurable items for a deployment include the different types of manufacturing cost models required by the customer. And, customers also will select from a catalog of regional data libraries which represent different manufacturing regions around the world. Finally, customers will choose a package of named end user licenses. aPriori can be deployed in either an on-premise or cloud-based SaaS model.
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SolidWorks PDM
No trial information availableaPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
55
8.3
70
Ease of Use
8.0
56
7.8
72
Ease of Setup
6.6
19
7.2
24
Ease of Admin
7.2
20
7.4
24
Quality of Support
8.0
51
8.9
67
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
20
8.8
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
52
9.2
71
Features by Category
Metadata
7.8
35
Not enough data
7.2
27
Not enough data
7.8
32
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
33
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
8.2
35
Not enough data
7.7
33
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.4
22
Not enough data
7.4
21
Analytics
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.2
21
Design
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Tools
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Work
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Environment
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Digital Twin Creation
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Process Simulation
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
9
Model Development
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Performance Metrics
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Visualizations
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
7.5
8
Scenario Analysis
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Supplier Marketplace
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Contract Management
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
7.4
11
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Project Management
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.6
11
Not enough data
6.8
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SolidWorks PDM and aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software share no categories
Unique Categories
SolidWorks PDM is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software is categorized as Business Process Simulation, Manufacturing Intelligence, Digital Twin, Strategic Sourcing, and Simulation & CAE
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SolidWorks PDM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
22.4%
Automotive
9.0%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.5%
Design
7.5%
Oil & Energy
6.0%
Other
47.8%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
24.5%
Machinery
9.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
6.4%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.4%
Automotive
5.3%
Other
47.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
SolidWorks PDM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
the interface is very good. the sharing of projects is easier with this product
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mahesh S.
Verified User in Semiconductors
The filename space with same text in Solidwork PDM porting is not accesible.In Some development dialogboxes,copying and changing the new design element with same name is a mazor hazard..Improvements are required for desktop power consumption and high...
aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Telecommunications
The capability to estimate the Should Cost of an Assembly starting from the respective CAD file.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
not compatible with my CAD Design software and cost more time setting up models
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
the interface is very good. the sharing of projects is easier with this product
Verified User in Telecommunications
The capability to estimate the Should Cost of an Assembly starting from the respective CAD file.
Mahesh S.
Verified User in Semiconductors
The filename space with same text in Solidwork PDM porting is not accesible.In Some development dialogboxes,copying and changing the new design element with same name is a mazor hazard..Improvements are required for desktop power consumption and high...
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
not compatible with my CAD Design software and cost more time setting up models
Alternatives
Discussions
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
aPriori Digital Manufacturing Simulation Software has no discussions with answers
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