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PTC Arena

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7.0 /10

CX Score

7.0 /10

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What is PTC Arena?

Arena PLM enables innovative companies and their extended supply chains to better manage their Bill of Materials (BOM).

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Awards & Recognition

PTC Arena won the following awards in the Product Lifecycle Management category

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Conflict Resolution

2024

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2024

1 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

2023

1 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2023

Conflict Resolution

2022

PTC Arena Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

84 Likeliness to Recommend

3
Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

4
Since last award

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+74 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love PTC Arena?

14% Negative

10% Neutral

76% Positive

Pros

Altruistic
Respectful
Trustworthy
Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 73

Design Management

Manufacturing Scheduling

Collaboration

Workflow Management

Product Data Management

Inventory and Field Parts Management

Analytics and Reporting

Quality Management

Asset Management

Production and Change Management

Material Requirements Planning

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 75

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Implementation

Vendor Support

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Quality of Features

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

PTC Arena Reviews

Avinash K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Aug 2025

Powerful Simulation Tool with Room for Usability.

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates PTC Arena from other similar products?

PTC Arena stands out for its robust discrete event simulation capabilities, allowing users to model complex systems with precision. Its flexibility in customizing simulation parameters and visualizing process flows makes it ideal for manufacturing and logistics environments. Compared to other tools, Arena offers deeper control over entity behavior and resource allocation.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The drag-and-drop interface for building simulation models is intuitive once you get the hang of it. I especially appreciate the ability to run multiple scenarios and analyze performance metrics in real time. The reporting features help translate simulation results into actionable insights.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The learning curve can be steep for new users, especially those without a background in simulation modeling. The documentation is helpful but could be more interactive or include video tutorials. Also, the interface feels a bit dated compared to newer platforms.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Based on my experience, PTC Arena stands out as a reliable and continuously improving solution that actively supports innovation. Its features not only enhance performance but also enable productivity, offering unique capabilities that go beyond standard industry tools. Security measures are solid, which inspires confidence in safeguarding data. While some product enhancements may come with additional costs, the overall value, usability, and support from the sales team make it a strong choice for organizations seeking an efficient and future-ready platform.

Pros

Saves Time
Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity

Role: Operations
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: End User of Application

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Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

I like arena, flexibility is the greatest feature

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

Pros

Generous Negotitation
Friendly Negotiation
Continually Improving Product
Enables Productivity

Kim A.

Role: Industry Specific Role
Industry: Electronics
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

Arena - Upgrades Can Cause Negative Impacts

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates PTC Arena from other similar products?

Ease of use and configurability

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Probably the ease of use, creating accounts, and how it is very easy to maneuver though it

What do you dislike most about this product?

When upgrades are done, users are forced to adapt to any and all changes, whether they like them or not, and whether it can impact their daily workflow. They also make subtle changes that are not reflective in the release notes, and some of the changes they make are frankly, absurd. They don't always take customers suggestions from small accounts regarding enhancements.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I would recommend Arena, but be cautious though, upgrades can throw a wrench into your daily workflows

Pros

Saves Time
Respectful
Acts with Integrity
Trustworthy

Cons

Leverages Incumbent Status
Less Effective Service
Less Performance Enhancing

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What is PTC Arena?

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Champion

2023 Emotional Footprint Champion

PTC Arena Ratings

84 Likeliness to Recommend

3 Since last award

91 Plan to Renew

4 Since last award

73 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+74 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love PTC Arena?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Design Management Includes design visualization, visual scheduling, and computer-aided design (CAD).

Manufacturing Scheduling Includes employee time and attendance, production scheduling, and resource scheduling.

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Workflow Management Includes ability to support flexible and comprehensive workflow-based capabilities.

Product Data Management Includes document control, centralized data repository, data sharing, and data storage.

Inventory and Field Parts Management Refers to the strategic tracking, control, and optimization of parts, components, and materials throughout a product’s lifecycle.

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Quality Management Includes quality planning, quality control, inspection programming, and quality assurance.

Asset Management Solution centralizes an inventory of all corporate assets and integrates with a risk assessment of assets.

Production and Change Management Includes product change management, production tracking, production planning, and production visibility.

Material Requirements Planning Includes bill of materials (BOM), quote management, and procurement.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

PTC Arena Reviews

Avinash K.

Powerful Simulation Tool with Room for Usability.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

I like arena, flexibility is the greatest feature

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Kim A.

Arena - Upgrades Can Cause Negative Impacts

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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