No. 2 of 9 ·Product Data Management Software

MechWorks PDM

Web · Windows · Self-hosted · API

Freedom report

One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

MechWorks PDM is ranked #2 of 9 in product data management software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. A free trial is offered.

MechWorks PDM plans and pricing

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MechWorks PDM Not published Pricing on request · authorized reseller supports implementation mechworks.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on product data management software

Revision control: Yes
Approval workflows: Yes
CAD integrations: SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, AutoCAD, BricsCAD, DraftSight
Deployment: both

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The record

Purpose: MechWorks PDM manages product files across design and other lifecycle stages, with CAD and document management workflows.
Workflow and access: It provides graphical workflow design, rights management, and project assignment for users.
Outputs: It can generate HTML pages and Excel bills of materials, and manage drawing formats such as TIFF and PDF.
Office and ERP: The service lists an MS Office connector and ERP connectors for integration with existing databases.
Distributed teams: Geographically distributed environment support enables nearly real-time data sharing and automatic or manual document transfers across branches.
Data control: MechWorks says customers retain control of their data and that existing PDM data remains available when moving to R26 without migration.
Operating systems: The R26 compatibility page lists 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11, plus Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2025.
Security limitation: The DBWorks product page says MechWorks will not debug or support file encryption software that operates on its parameter or temporary files.
Support: International TechneGroup (ITI) provides support and integration services for MechWorks PDM.
Trial: MechWorks offers a demo download request form for DBWorks, DBInventor, DBSolidEdge, Standalone Client, and WebClient; the page does not state a trial duration.
Legacy product limit: The MechWorks PDM page lists an end-of-life date of December 31, 2026 for a prior product line and directs customers to R26.
Intended users: MechWorks describes its products as serving SolidWorks, Inventor, and Solid Edge document management needs.
CAD products: The product suite manages documents for SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, and Siemens Solid Edge.
Data management: It organizes parts, assemblies, and drawings in parent-child hierarchies and stores document properties in a database.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Product Data Management Software in 2026#2 of 9

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Sources

mechworks.com/software/mechworks-pdm/· checked 2 Oct 2026
mechworks.com/software/mechworks-pdm/pdm-as-a-service· checked 2 Oct 2026
mechworks.com/software/mechworks-pdm/pdm-as-a-service· checked 2 Oct 2026
mechworks.com/software/mechworks-pdm/pdm-products/sol· checked 2 Oct 2026
reservedarea.mechworks.com/get-a-trial/· checked 2 Oct 2026
mechworks.com/software/mechworks-pdm/pdm-products/· checked 2 Oct 2026
help.mechworks.com/R26/MWPDM/datamanagement.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.mechworks.com/R26/MWPDM/revisionssecurity.html· checked 3 Oct 2026
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