Why Sibe PDM Is The Best First Cloud PDM For SolidWorks Teams

Ken Maren

Published:

October 22, 2025

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5 min read

Last updated:

October 22, 2025

For small and medium engineering teams using SolidWorks, securely and efficiently managing design files can be challenging. Traditional PDM systems are often expensive, complex to maintain, and limited to on-premises environments, requiring the company to invest heavily in hardware.

Sibe PDM is a modern, cloud-based Product Data Management (PDM) solution built especially for teams adopting their first PDM system. It eliminates servers, VPNs, and IT overhead – all at a fraction of the cost of traditional solutions like SolidWorks PDM Standard or 3DEXPERIENCE. It’s the best first cloud PDM for SolidWorks users who want to get started quickly, collaborate easily, and scale affordably.

Quick Setup in Minutes – No IT Support Needed

Getting started with Sibe PDM is very simple. Just set up an online account with a username and password – that’s all. Your company now has an immediate PDM workspace in the cloud.

Other start-up details:

Add coworkers: To invite users to your workspace (server), just type their email addresses and click “Invite.” They will then get an email with a link to set up their account. The workspace owner can also assign permissions to other users.
Folder Setup: Adding project folders is intuitive as well. Choose who has permissions to each folder by making it viewable to everyone in the workspace or by assigning permissions to individual users.
Download the Add-In: Sibe PDM integrates directly into SolidWorks through a native add-in. The installation takes less than 5 minutes and automatically connects your local files to the cloud vault.

Starting now, you can begin importing files into the setup folders. Within just 5-10 minutes, files can start being imported and version-controlled. The main point is the low cost of implementation. Your team can start using a PDM system in less than 10 minutes and securely store your SolidWorks files.

Sibe PDM dashboard showing project folders and permissions panel.

Core PDM Features That Just Work

Sibe PDM includes all the standard features engineers expect from a professional PDM system:

Standard Features:

Check-Out and Check-In: Check-Out from the web dashboard or the add-in. Check-In from the SolidWorks native add-in.
Folder and User Permissions: Sibe PDM provides the flexibility to control permissions at the folder and user levels.
File Reference Management: Sibe PDM easily handles your SolidWorks file management.
Version Management: As expected, Sibe PDM will create a new version with each completed cycle of Check-Out and Check-In.
Revision Control: Set revisions for files when the latest version is ready for release.
File Viewer: Sibe PDM can view all your SolidWorks files, PDF, STEP, and more.

Sibe PDM SolidWorks add-in window for check-in and version control.

Advanced Capabilities

Sibe PDM has advanced PDM features that one might not expect from such an affordable product data management software.

Advanced Features:

Advanced Viewing: The Sibe PDM web workspace has advanced viewing capabilities. Isolate, Hide, Section, Axis Rotation, and more.
Mark-Up: Sibe PDM can mark-up (redline) models and drawings.
Task Management: Sibe PDM allows users to assign tasks to other users in the workspace. Reply to these tasks as well to eliminate countless emails outside the system.
Project Management: Sibe PDM lets users set the progress of their work. Set tasks to Pending, In Progress, or Closed.
Collaboration: At the heart of Sibe PDM is the ability to share designs with users outside your workspace for free. No account needed. Visitor links can be shared via hyperlink or QR Code. All links are also static. Use static links in reports, emails, or other business systems to link back to the latest version of the design.
Approval Workflow: Sibe PDM has workflow states that lead to design approval. Send files through the approval workflow. Once approved, files will be released with the next revision.

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Sibe PDM team's collaboration functions.

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Comparison: Sibe PDM vs. Traditional PDM Solutions for SolidWorks

Feature	Sibe PDM	SolidWorks PDM Standard	3DEXPERIENCE
Cloud-Based	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Partial
Setup Time	<10 minutes	Days – Weeks	1–2 days
IT Overhead	None	High	Medium
External Collaboration	✅ Easy	❌ Difficult	✅ Possible
Cost	💰 Low	💰💰💰 High	💰💰💰 High
Native SolidWorks Add-In	✅ Yes	✅ Yes	⚠️ Limited

Sibe PDM is perfect for teams getting started with PDM for the first time. Unlike traditional on-premise tools, Sibe requires no IT setup, no servers, and no training – it’s the most straightforward path to professional data management for new engineering teams.

Why Choose Sibe PDM

If your team has never used a PDM system before, Sibe PDM is the easiest first step. For companies looking for a cloud PDM alternative to SolidWorks PDM, Sibe offers the perfect balance of simplicity, power, and cost efficiency.

Start in minutes. No IT setup.
Collaborate securely. Share with anyone, anywhere.
Pay less. Predictable, low-cost subscription.

Conclusion

Sibe PDM is a feature-rich, easy-to-use PDM designed for small and medium-sized teams. With no servers to manage, no VPNs required for external users, cloud-native compatibility with any internet-connected device, and nearly unlimited storage, Sibe PDM is the top choice for any engineering team seeking a reliable cloud PDM. Imagine your engineering team setting up Sibe PDM in less than 10 minutes. No IT tickets, no VPNs, no downtime.

👉 Try Sibe PDM today — the best cloud PDM for SolidWorks teams who want powerful version control and effortless collaboration at a fraction of the cost.

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