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# CIM Database PLM

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> CIM Database is an open and highly scalable PLM-system. Key benefits are better collaboration and faster processes.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses CIM Database PLM?

Automotive \& Mobility, Mechanical \& Plant Engineering, Medical Devices, High-Tech \& Electronics, Consumer Products, Logistics \& Infrastructure.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: CONTACT Software
- **Location**: Bremen, Germany
- **Founded**: 1990

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: EUR 40.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop)
- **Available Countries**: Germany

## Features

- Change Management
- Compliance Management
- Design Management
- Document Management
- Ideation
- Lifecycle Management
- Production Management
- Project Management
- Quality Management
- Requirements Management

## Support Options

- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Product Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30009/product-lifecycle-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Arena PLM](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/6101/arena-plm) — 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
2. [Propel](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/147317/propelplm) — 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
3. [Creo](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/164678/creo) — 4.4/5 (126 reviews)
4. [Jira](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/19319/jira) — 4.4/5 (15312 reviews)
5. [Teamcenter](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/217609/teamcenter) — 4.3/5 (93 reviews)

## Reviews

### "My experience with CIM Database PLM: A complete, efficient and easy-to-use solution" — 5.0/5

> **Isaac** | *20 April 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: What I liked the most about CIM Database PLM is its intuitive and easy-to-use interface, it also offers a range of features and functionalities that made it easier for us to work in the company, finally, this software is highly scalable and easily integrated with other systems. that we implement.
> 
> **Cons**: Although I like to learn new things, I must admit that the learning curve of this system was difficult to master, so for new users it is difficult to use it at first.
> 
> My experience is summed up in high learning, because when using this tool I ran into a challenge, which thanks to the help of APIs, videos, forums, etc., I was able to do it, because now I can handle this very useful and important tool.

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### "CIM Database PLM Cloud" — 5.0/5

> **Helge** | *20 November 2023* | Program Development | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Einfache Konfiguration, gute Module bereits im Standard, Anpassbarkeit auf individuelle Bedürfnisse.
> 
> **Cons**: Es gibt nichts auszusetzen. Das Produkt bietet sehr viele Einstellmöglichkeiten.

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### "Schnell einsatzbereit und leicht zu konfigurieren" — 4.0/5

> **Alexander** | *5 April 2022* | Aviation & Aerospace | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Basiert auf Python - Praktisch die gesamte Code Base - und die wird dem Kunden auch bereitgestellt
Deployments benötigen nur in Ausnahmefällen eine Downtime
Sehr einfach Anpassungen vorzunehmen und diese bereitzustellen. Der rich-Client ist in der Lage Code-Anpassungen vom Server automatisiert zu laden.
> 
> **Cons**: Wenig Dokumentation im offenen Internet verfügbar
> 
> Ein PLM System mit einer Gesamtvision, die auch verfolgt wird. Statt wie Konkurrenten einfach auf eine große Menge von Features zu setzen, wird hier tatsächlich an die Zukunft gedacht und eine einfache Wartung des Systemes ermöglicht.

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