Aligni vs. ProductCenter Comparison


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About Keep accurate part information at your fingertips for well-oiled engineering and maximal re-use. Communicate, collaborate, and coordinate the entire change cycle to keep everyone on the same page. Manage inventory at multiple locations, track historical usage, and accurately predict future requirements. Communicate efficiently with suppliers, keep quotes right where you need them and create purchase orders quickly. Specifically created for organizations that make stuff — from wearables to tractors, things on the internet (IoT) to things that run the internet, electrical to mechanical, and everything in between. Gain all the advantages of on demand – no software to install, no database to configure, no IT to support; all you need is a supported browser.	About ProductCenter® PLM automates your product data and lifecycle processes. Product Lifecycle Management connects your people to work collaboratively and centralizes and improves the management of all your product data. It streamlines the process steps you employ to create, manufacture, and support your products — from the earliest glimmer of a concept through to retirement. ProductCenter PLM is proven among many worldwide users and installs readily for immediate gains in product development efficiency. Improve your business results and join the hundreds of leading manufacturers that succeed, even in the toughest of market conditions — through use of ProductCenter PLM solutions. Centralize and interconnect all product information, including parts information, bills of information, requirements, specifications, and even schematics, software, and maintenance manuals; optimize information reuse.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Companies searching for a cloud-based software for product lifecycle and manufacturing management	Audience Businesses searching for a solution to automate their product data and lifecycle processes.
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing $79.99 per month $17 to $57 per user depending on service plan. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported	Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported
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Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Aligni Founded: 2006 United States www.aligni.com/cloud-based-product-lifecycle-management-for-growing-businesses-sf/	Company Information Essig Research Founded: 1969 United States www.essig.com/productcenter-product-lifecycle-management/
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Categories MRP Supported Product Data Management Supported Product Lifecycle Management Supported	Categories Product Data Management Supported Product Lifecycle Management Supported Workflow Management Supported
Product Data Management Features Bill of Material Management Supported Document Management Supported Formula Management Not Supported Product Analytics Not Supported Product Lifecycle Management Supported Testing Management Not Supported Version Control Supported Product Lifecycle Management Features Change Management Supported Compliance Management Not Supported Cost Tracking Supported Design Management Supported Document Management Not Supported Product Data Management Not Supported Project Management Not Supported Requirements Management Not Supported Supplier Management Supported Show More Features MRP Features Bills of Material Supported Compliance Management Not Supported Document Management Not Supported Forecasting Supported Formula Management Not Supported Inventory Management Supported Order Management Supported Process Manufacturing Not Supported Product Configurator Not Supported Production Scheduling Not Supported Quality Control Not Supported Quality Management Not Supported Quote Management Supported Reporting/Analytics Not Supported Resource Management Not Supported Safety Management Not Supported Supplier Management Supported Supply Chain Management Not Supported	Product Data Management Features Bill of Material Management Supported Document Management Supported Formula Management Not Supported Product Analytics Not Supported Product Lifecycle Management Supported Testing Management Not Supported Version Control Supported Product Lifecycle Management Features Change Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Cost Tracking Supported Design Management Supported Document Management Supported Product Data Management Supported Project Management Not Supported Requirements Management Supported Supplier Management Supported Show More Features Workflow Management Features Access Controls/Permissions Supported Approval Process Control Supported Business Process Automation Supported Calendar Management Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Configurable Workflow Supported Customizable Dashboard Supported Document Management Not Supported Forms Management Not Supported Graphical Workflow Editor Supported Mobile Access Supported No-Code Not Supported Task Management Supported Third Party Integrations Supported Workflow Configuration Supported
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