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Aras Innovator vs Delogue PLM

Aras Innovator logo

Aras Innovator

Manufacturing

Subscription PLM platform where every module is included in the seat price

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Delogue PLM logo

Delogue PLM

Fashion

Integrated PLM and design collaboration platform

From
$200/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Aras Innovator has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Aras Innovator aras publishes no prices at all, so you cannot sanity-check a quote against a list price and every negotiation starts from the vendor knowing more than you do.; Delogue PLM pricing starts at 145 euro per user per month on the Essential plan, charged per named user
  • They diverge on capability: Aras Innovator covers Model-based configuration, Delogue PLM covers Product management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Aras Innovator and Delogue PLM actually diverge.

Attributes where Aras Innovator and Delogue PLM differ
AttributeAras InnovatorDelogue PLM
Starting priceFree$200/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Windows, Cloud, Self-hostedWindows, Mac, Web
CategoryManufacturingFashion
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Aras Innovator

  • Model-based configuration
  • Upgrades included
  • All applications in one subscription
  • CAD data management
  • Effectivity and configuration management
  • Community Edition
  • Open REST and OData APIs

Only in Delogue PLM

  • Product management
  • Design collaboration
  • Version control
  • Approval workflows
  • Supplier management
  • Document control
  • Cloud storage
  • PLM systems

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Aras Innovator

  • A manufacturer whose current PLM cannot be upgraded because past customisations would break, and who wants configuration that survives releasesnot Delogue PLM
  • An engineering organisation that needs requirements, quality and change management under one data model without buying three modulesnot Delogue PLM
  • A medical device or aerospace firm needing full traceability from requirement to as-built serial numbernot Delogue PLM
  • A company piloting PLM on a real programme using the free 50-user Community Edition before committing budgetnot Delogue PLM

Delogue PLM

  • Managing apparel product data and tech packsnot Aras Innovator
  • Collaborating with suppliers on samples and commentsnot Aras Innovator
  • Tracking materials, costing and compliance for a fashion collectionnot Aras Innovator

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Aras Innovator

  • Aras publishes no prices at all, so you cannot sanity-check a quote against a list price and every negotiation starts from the vendor knowing more than you do.
  • The platform ships as a toolkit rather than a configured process, so a first implementation is typically a six to twelve month engagement with an integrator, and services frequently cost more than the first two years of subscription.
  • The Community Edition is capped at 50 named users, gets only annual releases and excludes Aras-performed upgrades, so it is a genuine free tier but a deliberately awkward place to stay.
  • Configuration flexibility invites over-customisation; organisations that model every local exception end up with a system only two internal people understand, which is the same trap they left their previous PLM to escape.
  • CAD connectors are not all equal in maturity, and some are excluded from the base subscription, so a shop standardised on a less common CAD tool should confirm connector scope in writing before signing.

Delogue PLM

  • Pricing starts at 145 euro per user per month on the Essential plan, charged per named user
  • The Adobe Illustrator plugin, multi language compositions, advanced size charts and the compliance and analytics modules require the Professional plan
  • Supply chain and supplier modules, integration support and a dedicated key account manager require the Premium plan at 249 euro per user per month
  • Training sessions and ESG consulting are included only on Premium
  • Enterprise pricing is by quote and aimed at organisations with 40 or more users
  • Billing is quarterly or yearly rather than monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

Aras Innovator

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Up to 50 named users
    • Core product data platform
    • Yearly release cadence only
  • Subscription (Standard, self-hosted)$undefined/year
    • Named-user subscription
    • All applications included
    • Quarterly releases
  • Subscription (SaaS)$undefined/year
    • Aras-hosted and operated
    • All applications included
    • Quarterly releases

Delogue PLM

$200/month
  • Essential$200/month
    • Basic PLM
    • Design tools
  • Professional$500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Integration
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Custom solution

Which should you pick?

Choose Aras Innovator if

  • You need model-based configuration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, Cloud, Self-hosted.
  • You also want upgrades included.
Aras Innovator review

Choose Delogue PLM if

  • You need product management.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Web.
  • You also want design collaboration.
Delogue PLM review

Questions people ask

Is Aras Innovator or Delogue PLM better?
Neither clearly leads. Aras Innovator starts at Free and Delogue PLM at $200/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Aras Innovator or Delogue PLM?
Aras Innovator has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Aras Innovator and $200/month for Delogue PLM.
Does Aras Innovator or Delogue PLM run on more platforms?
Aras Innovator runs on Web, Windows, Cloud, Self-hosted. Delogue PLM runs on Windows, Mac, Web.
Can I use Aras Innovator for free?
Yes. Aras Innovator has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Delogue PLM starts at $200/month.
What is Aras Innovator best used for?
Aras Innovator is most often used for a manufacturer whose current plm cannot be upgraded because past customisations would break, and who wants configuration that survives releases, an engineering organisation that needs requirements, quality and change management under one data model without buying three modules, a medical device or aerospace firm needing full traceability from requirement to as-built serial number, a company piloting plm on a real programme using the free 50-user community edition before committing budget. Of those, a manufacturer whose current plm cannot be upgraded because past customisations would break, and who wants configuration that survives releases and an engineering organisation that needs requirements, quality and change management under one data model without buying three modules are not what Delogue PLM is typically brought in for.
What can Aras Innovator do that Delogue PLM cannot?
Aras Innovator covers Model-based configuration, Upgrades included, All applications in one subscription, CAD data management. Delogue PLM covers Product management, Design collaboration, Version control, Approval workflows.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Aras Innovator: Is Aras Innovator open source?

No. The source is not open. The Community Edition is free of licence fee for up to 50 named users under a revocable licence, which is not the same thing.

Delogue PLM: How much does Delogue PLM cost?

Delogue does not publish pricing on its main website. The company directs potential customers to contact the sales team at [email protected] or +45 70 70 10 90 to discuss pricing, or to request a demo at https://www.delogue.com/en/plm-demo.

Source
Aras Innovator: Can I buy a perpetual licence?

No. Aras sells subscription only. If a perpetual PLM licence is a procurement requirement, Aras is out.

Delogue PLM: How can I get Delogue pricing information?

Contact Delogue PLM directly at [email protected] or phone +45 70 70 10 90. You can also request a demo via their website, which typically includes a pricing discussion as part of the consultation.

Source
Aras Innovator: Do upgrades cost extra?

No, and that is the central commercial claim. Aras performs upgrades of subscriber environments, including customised ones, as part of the subscription.

Aras Innovator: How many modules do I have to buy?

One subscription covers all applications. Some CAD connectors are the exception, so confirm yours is in scope.

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