--- description: Review of Aras Innovator Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Aras Innovator | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Simulation Software](/directory/4162/simulation/software) > [Aras Innovator](/software/125839/aras-innovator) # Aras Innovator Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/125839/aras-innovator Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/125839/aras-innovator?page=2) > Aras Innovator is a web-based product lifecycle management software designed to help businesses across various industry verticals such as aerospace, defense, automotive, consumer packaged goods, energy, high-tech electronics, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, shipbuilding and transportation. Key features of Aras Innovator include requirements management, cost tracking, visual collaboration, bill of materials, document management, supplier collaboration, simulation management and technical documentation. Dynamic product navigation allows manufacturing teams to display PLM data using the 3D viewer generated through Tree Grid Query. Additionally, engineers can use the platform to trace simulation data in the digital thread of product information throughout the entire lifecycle. Aras Innovator offers a split-screen mode, which helps managers "dock" and stack active tabs according to requirements. The application provides client email integration via Email Connector, which facilitates direct distribution of information. Aras Innovator enables teams to gain insights into data from across the product lifecycle using CAD visualizations with filter and search capabilities. It is available on monthly subscription and support is extended via documentation, discussion forum, FAQ, video tutorials, email and phone. > > Verdict: Rated **3.6/5** by 8 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **3.6/5** | 8 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 3.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 50% | (5/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Aras - **Founded**: 2000 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 14.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: To help you realize your strategic PLM objectives, Aras offers optional Subscription Services that deliver benefits unparalleled in the PLM Industry. In order to deliver the best possible value, Aras pricing is based on the Aras standard Click Thru Agreement, a standard two-year subscription term, annual contracts paid in advance, standard Net 30 payment terms and the total number of users at full production scale. If your company requires pricing outside of the US, other payment terms, modified agreements or additional capabilities not included in the pricing shown here, we are happy to work with you and will provide a quote with custom pricing. Pricing for the Enterprise Subscription, our SaaS offering, is available by user tier to support the most complex deployments of the world’s largest companies. - **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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Audit Trail - Change Management - Compliance Management - Configurable Workflow - Configuration Management - Cost Tracking - Customization - Design Management - Document Management - Drag & Drop - File Management - Graphical Data Presentation - Ideation - Lifecycle Management - Product Data Management - Project Management - Requirements Management - Search/Filter - Supplier Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4162/simulation/software) ## Related Categories - [Simulation Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4162/simulation/software) - [Product Lifecycle Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/444/product-lifecycle-management/software) - [Configuration Tools Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4653/configuration-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It can be very slow depending on your internet connection. > > It's made my job a lot easier. It keeps everything organized and it also is structured the way costing and pricing is done. ----- ### "Delaval user-Production engineer" — 5.0/5 > **Tomasz** | *19 February 2023* | Mechanical or Industrial Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The most pleasant thing is that it works with Solid Edge, for me as an engineer who needs quick access to documentation, it is very helpful. > > **Cons**: I did not notice any significant problems with the system. They work without problems. Maybe a preview of the document (drawing, model) directly in the application would be useful > > Overall, it's a very successful software that makes it easy to work with a large amount of production for a large group of designers, engineers and product owners ----- ### "All your data is just 100 clicks away with Aras Innovator\!" — 2.0/5 > **Noah** | *8 February 2021* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: I don't think it is actually an Aras feature itself, but there are various "connectors" available that integrate different software packages with Aras. As an EE, I can open my CAD product (Altium) and directly push/pull things to/from Aras from my designer suite. Although my connector functionality has been broken for the last few months (unsure who is at fault), this is by far my favorite feature since using Aras (when it worked). Secondly, Aras has the ability to pull up PDF drawings without actually downloading them. When I just want to quickly check some drawing, this is a nice feature since I avoid hording 100s of drawings in my downloads folder. > > **Cons**: I have had many struggles with Aras since my company migrated over a year ago to this system. Here are some key items: 1. Aras is very slow. When I sign off an ECO, typically my Chrome browser will ask me "do you want to kill the page or wait?" because it thinks the window has become non-responsive. I know better now, and go get coffee or check my emails until the page responds. 2. It seems to be difficult to make updates to Aras to improve functionality for the company. I've suggested many improvements, few of them seem to make it in, and when updates do get made there are typically issues when it is released and they have to patch their patch. It shouldn't be that hard. 3. My right index finger is getting extremely strong, from the 100s of mouse clicks I've performed since using Aras. All the data is there, but it can be very difficult to get to as you perform click after click to go through pages and tabs to your final destination. 4. I've come across features that apparently weren't implemented such as "Check For Completeness" under the actions menu-it would tell me my ECO was ready to move forward, only to sign off and it tells me fields are missing. There is also no indication of which fields are mandatory when creating parts/drawings, you find out through trial and error when trying to sign off on things. 5. BOM management is horrific in Aras. Ref designators would be truncated and we would find out from the manufacturers. Editing BOMs is very manual and error prone. > > Overall aside from the Altium connector feature, I have seen close to zero benefits since moving to Aras. It performs all the same basic functions, but I have to click way more often to get to anything. Updates are slow to improve and add functionality, and I don't feel better off since my company moved to Aras. ----- ### "A Virtual Gold Mine" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *25 September 2018* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The vast array of features that can be had for nothing more than the work of installing it. Aras Innovator is incredibly powerful, easy to use, and has a great support structure. > > **Cons**: The installation process was a little burdensome. > > Using Aras, even without the added subscription services, is worth many man-years of development effort that is not needed. ----- ### "This product is super great and feature rich. It follows he PMBOK framework closely\!" — 5.0/5 > **David** | *12 July 2017* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like this product. It has so many feature and it follows the PMBOK framework. I really like the ease of use and the ability to drill down for more information. I was looking for a software that closely follows the PMOK framework and this was one of the best. It is a PPM and product life software that does an excellent job > > **Cons**: It was a little tricky to install and set up. It has much to learn and can take some time to fully understand. > > The ability to drill down for information. The fact that it closely follows the PMOK framework. The features are awesome and there are so many. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/125839/aras-innovator?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/125839/aras-innovator) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data