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Head-to-head · Bill of Materials Software

Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA vs Arena PLM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA #3 in Bill of Materials Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 5 features Visit site
Arena PLM #6 in Bill of Materials Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request · 10-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Arena PLM

Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA leads on 0 checks, Arena PLM on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDassault Systèmes ENOVIA · 9.2/10
  • Free trialonly Arena PLM

Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA scores higher on our rubric for bill of materials software: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA is the better fit for enterprise teams using Dassault ecosystems. Arena PLM is the better fit for product teams needing supply-chain collaboration.

  • Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA fits best

    Enterprise teams using Dassault ecosystems

  • Arena PLM fits best

    Product teams needing supply-chain collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Arena PLM 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #3 in Bill of Materials Software #6 in Bill of Materials Software
Best for Enterprise teams using Dassault ecosystems Product teams needing supply-chain collaboration
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request —
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 10 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 5 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA 1/5 · Arena PLM 1/5
Revision control ✓ ✓
Multi-level BOMs Not checked yet Not checked yet
BOM comparison Not checked yet Not checked yet
Change workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Inventory integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment Not checked yet Cloud
Max BOM levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers BOM, revisions, requirements, changes and configurations
  • Integrates with CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, CAD and ERP systems
  • Supports web, API and self-hosted deployment options
  • Centralizes BOMs, revisions, documents, requirements, and approvals
  • Connects teams and suppliers through workflows, APIs, and integrations
  • Adds analytics, Arena AI, and quality capabilities across paid tiers
Cons
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller BOM-only teams
  • Requires contact with sales rather than offering a listed product price
  • Its strongest fit is within complex enterprise product development
  • Paid pricing requires contacting sales
  • There is no ongoing free plan
  • Some capabilities are limited to higher paid tiers
Our verdict

Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA is product lifecycle management software delivered through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It is designed for engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply-chain and other enterprise teams managing connected product…

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Arena PLM is a cloud-native product lifecycle management platform from PTC for manufacturers and distributed product teams. It brings product records, parts, assemblies, documents, requirements, bills of materials, revisions, approvals,…

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  1. Dassault Systèmes ENOVIABill of Materials Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Arena PLMBill of Materials Software 8.7Pricing on request · 10-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA — where it wins

    • Covers BOM, revisions, requirements, changes and configurations
    • Integrates with CATIA V5, SOLIDWORKS, CAD and ERP systems
    • Supports web, API and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of smaller BOM-only teams
    • Requires contact with sales rather than offering a listed product price
    • Its strongest fit is within complex enterprise product development

  • Arena PLM — where it wins

    • Centralizes BOMs, revisions, documents, requirements, and approvals
    • Connects teams and suppliers through workflows, APIs, and integrations
    • Adds analytics, Arena AI, and quality capabilities across paid tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid pricing requires contacting sales
    • There is no ongoing free plan
    • Some capabilities are limited to higher paid tiers
  • Dassault Systèmes ENOVIA9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad PLM suite for complex BOM, change and configuration control.

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  • Arena PLM8.7/10 · Pricing on request · 10-day trial

    A broad cloud PLM suite for BOM control, change workflows, and supply-chain collaboration.

    Visit Arena PLMFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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