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ENOVIA: cost, fit and limits
ENOVIA is a product lifecycle management brand of Dassault Systèmes that runs on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and covers change, configuration, requirements and supplier collaboration. Its PLM Express bundles are aimed at engineering teams and enterprises that want cloud PLM priced per user per year.
What to know first
ENOVIA is the one large-suite entry here that prints per-user prices: three PLM Express bundles at $996, $2,220 and $5,700 a year. Each bundle builds on the one below it and includes an AI Execution Assistant that points out project delays. A subscription requires an existing 3DEXPERIENCE environment, so the real entry cost depends on what you already license from Dassault.
ENOVIA at a glance
| Maker | Dassault Systèmes, Not stated on the pages read |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial only |
| Entry price | $996 per user per year for PLM Team |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Product Lifecycle Management Software in 2026, rank 2 of 10 |
| Website | 3ds.com |
Who ENOVIA is best for
Teams already on 3DEXPERIENCE roles
If you hold Design Engineering or Design and Simulation Engineering roles, the page says no extra platform license is needed, which lowers the cost of adding PLM.
Small engineering groups that want a lifecycle starter
PLM Team covers multi-discipline engineering definition, team-based project management and lifecycle management for $996 per user a year, a low figure among the large suites.
Companies that manage change formally
The Engineering bundle adds configuration management, change request and order management and impact analysis, which suits teams that must trace why a part changed.
Enterprises with supplier networks
The Enterprise bundle adds supplier network administration, supplier qualification, classification libraries and variant and option management for complex product families.
ENOVIA plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| PLM Team | $996 per user per year, excluding local tax | Multi-discipline engineering definition creation, team-based project management and lifecycle management. It is the entry bundle, with no change orders. |
| PLM Engineering | $2,220 per user per year, excluding local tax | Everything in Team plus configuration management, change request and order management, impact analysis, 3D visualization and software item management. |
| PLM Enterprise | $5,700 per user per year, excluding local tax | Everything in Engineering plus model version management, variant and option management, supplier network administration, classification libraries and supplier qualification. |
Checked November 2026.
What ENOVIA does
- AI Execution Assistant
- All three PLM Express tiers list an assistant that identifies project delays. The page gives no accuracy figure, so a buyer should test how it reads real schedules.
- Virtual Companions
- PLM Express users can start with 3D UNIVERSES, industrial AI features accessed through three industry-specialist Virtual Companions, which the page positions as a way to automate activities.
- Cloud delivery
- The bundles are described as cloud-based PLM with data managed centrally and access provisioned without IT setup or installation delays, on a platform with a 99.5 percent SLA.
- Change and configuration control
- Engineering adds change request and order management with impact analysis, so a proposed change shows which items, documents and variants it touches before approval. That matters for released products.
- Supplier management
- Enterprise covers supplier network administration and qualification, which helps manufacturers that onboard external design partners into the same environment. This reduces e-mailed spreadsheets with outside partners.
How ENOVIA handles your data
The ENOVIA pages we read do not describe security controls, certifications, hosting regions or how AI features treat customer data, so the vendor's policy was not checked for those points. They do state that the 3DEXPERIENCE platform carries a 99.5 percent SLA, that access is cloud-based without local installation, and that data is managed centrally rather than in disconnected files. They also state that yearly and quarterly subscriptions carry a 15-day cancellation policy that does not apply to trials, monthly plans or renewals. A buyer should request Dassault's security documentation and its terms on AI use of customer data before loading design records.
Where ENOVIA falls short in practice
- Requires a 3DEXPERIENCE environment. Purchase of PLM Express needs an existing 3DEXPERIENCE environment, so a team on another CAD family has to adopt the platform first. That adds license cost and a migration that the per-user price does not show.
- Prices exclude tax and extras. The listed fees exclude local tax and cover three bundles only. Premium features such as manufacturing planning or product cost management are not itemized on the page we read.
- Sparse AI detail. The AI Execution Assistant and Virtual Companions are named without accuracy figures, data flows or limits, so evaluate them in a trial instead of relying on the description.
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ENOVIA: common questions
How much does ENOVIA PLM Express cost?
The PLM Express page lists three per-user yearly prices excluding local tax: PLM Team at $996, PLM Engineering at $2,220 and PLM Enterprise at $5,700. Each tier includes everything in the one below it. Confirm renewal and volume terms with Dassault.
Do I need a 3DEXPERIENCE license to buy PLM Express?
Yes. The page says purchase requires an existing 3DEXPERIENCE environment. If you already use Design Engineering or Design and Simulation Engineering roles, it says no extra platform license is needed. Confirm with Dassault whether your existing roles qualify before ordering anything at all.
What does the ENOVIA AI Execution Assistant do?
The page lists an AI Execution Assistant on all three bundles that identifies project delays. It gives no further detail, so ask for a demonstration on a real project schedule to see how it flags slippage. The page gives no accuracy figure, so measure it against your own projects.
Can I cancel a PLM Express subscription?
Yearly and quarterly subscriptions carry a 15-day cancellation policy, according to the page. It does not apply to trials, monthly plans or renewals, so read the terms before renewing a yearly term. Contact Dassault if your renewal date is near.
What uptime does ENOVIA promise?
The PLM Express page states a 99.5 percent service level agreement for the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. It does not describe remedies or measurement periods in the text we read, so request the contract terms. Ask what compensation applies if the figure is missed.