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PTC

PTC is an industrial technology company providing software platforms and APIs for Industrial IoT (ThingWorx), Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill, Arena), Augmented Reality (Vuforia), Field Service Management (ServiceMax), and industrial connectivity (Kepware) in manufacturing environments.

PTC publishes 2 APIs on the APIs.io network: Windchill REST Services and Arena PLM REST API. Tagged areas include Industrial IoT, PLM, Augmented Reality, Field Service Management, and Manufacturing.

PTC’s developer surface includes documentation, engineering blog, pricing, and 15 more developer resources.

39.1/100 thin ▬ flat Agent 19/100 agent aware Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6
AccessFreemium
6 APIs
Industrial IoTPLMAugmented RealityField Service ManagementManufacturingIIoTCADDigital Transformation

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scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6
Composite quality — 39.1/100 · thin
Contract Quality 12.0 / 25
Developer Ergonomics 2.2 / 20
Commercial Clarity 11.6 / 20
Operational Transparency 6.8 / 13
Governance 0.0 / 12
Discoverability 6.5 / 10
Agent readiness — 19/100 · agent aware
Machine-Readable Contract 18 / 18
Agentic Access Contract 0 / 10
MCP Server 0 / 12
Machine-Readable Auth 0 / 10
Idempotency 0 / 9
Stable Error Semantics 0 / 8
Request/Response Examples 0 / 7
Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7
Typed Event Surface 0 / 6
Agent Skills 0 / 5
Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4
Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3
A2A Agent Card 0 / 8
Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4
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APIs 6

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

ThingWorx REST API

The ThingWorx Industrial IoT platform REST API enables developers to interact with Things, Properties, Services, Events, and Subscriptions via HTTP. Authentication uses an AppKe...

Windchill REST Services

Windchill PLM REST Services provide OData-compliant REST API access to product lifecycle management data including product structures, change management, documents, and configur...

Arena PLM REST API

Arena PLM REST API v1 provides full programmatic access to Arena's cloud-based PLM capabilities including Bill of Materials management, change management, quality, and complianc...

Vuforia Engine Web API

The Vuforia Engine Web API provides HTTPS REST access to cloud-based augmented reality capabilities including Cloud Image Recognition, Cloud Area Targets, and license management...

ServiceMax Max REST API

ServiceMax REST API (Max REST API) enables integration with ServiceMax field service management capabilities including work orders, scheduling, service boards, and field metadat...

Kepware Configuration REST API

The Kepware KEPServerEX Configuration API is a local REST API that enables programmatic configuration of the industrial connectivity server including channels, devices, tags, an...

GraphQL 1

GraphQL schemas published by this provider.

PTC GraphQL API

PTC provides industrial IoT and digital manufacturing solutions. The ThingWorx IoT platform API covers device connectivity, thing templates and shapes, property management, serv...

GRAPHQL

Pricing Plans 1

Published pricing tiers and plan structures.

Ptc Plans Pricing

9 plans

PLANS

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Ptc Rate Limits

6 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

Ptc Finops

FINOPS

Security Posture 2

Authentication, domain security, vulnerability disclosure, and trust-center signals.

Ptc Domain Security

TLSv1.3 · DMARC

SECURITY

Ptc Trust Center

SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP

SECURITY

Resources

Documentation 1

Reference material describing how the API behaves

Build 3

SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with

Access & Security 2

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

Operate 4

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

Commercial 3

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

Company 3

The organization behind the API

Other 2

Properties that don't map to a standard resource type

Source (apis.yml)

apis.yml Raw ↑
aid: ptc
name: PTC
description: PTC is an industrial technology company providing software platforms and APIs for Industrial IoT (ThingWorx),
  Product Lifecycle Management (Windchill, Arena), Augmented Reality (Vuforia), Field Service Management (ServiceMax), and
  industrial connectivity (Kepware) in manufacturing environments.
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: unknown
  trial: false
  try_now: false
  public: false
  label: Freemium
  confidence: medium
  source:
  - plans
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/ptc.png
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/ptc/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-06-13'
modified: '2026-06-13'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
tags:
- Industrial IoT
- PLM
- Augmented Reality
- Field Service Management
- Manufacturing
- IIoT
- CAD
- Digital Transformation
apis:
- name: ThingWorx REST API
  description: The ThingWorx Industrial IoT platform REST API enables developers to interact with Things, Properties, Services,
    Events, and Subscriptions via HTTP. Authentication uses an AppKey passed as an HTTP header. Supports building, connecting,
    and deploying IIoT applications.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/thingworx
  baseURL: https://{your-thingworx-host}/Thingworx
  tags:
  - Industrial IoT
  - IIoT
  - REST
  - Manufacturing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/thingworx/platform/r9/en/ThingWorx/api_documentation.html
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://community.ptc.com/t5/IoT-Tips/Use-REST-API-to-Access-ThingWorx-Part-1/ta-p/825305
  - type: Community
    url: https://community.ptc.com/thingworx-developers-185
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS279189
  - url: graphql/ptc-graphql.md
    type: GraphQL
  contact:
  - FN: PTC Support
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/customer-success/support-services/welcome-center
- name: Windchill REST Services
  description: Windchill PLM REST Services provide OData-compliant REST API access to product lifecycle management data including
    product structures, change management, documents, and configuration management. The API Catalog (Swagger UI) is accessible
    from a running Windchill instance.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/windchill
  baseURL: https://{windchill-host}/WindchillRESTServices
  tags:
  - PLM
  - Product Lifecycle Management
  - OData
  - REST
  - Manufacturing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/windchill_rest_services/r2.0/en/windchill_rest_services/WCCG_RESTAPIsWRS.html
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/windchill_rest_services/r1.6/en/windchill_rest_services/API_catalog.html
  - type: KnowledgeHub
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/support/article/CS335170
  contact:
  - FN: PTC Support
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/customer-success/support-services/welcome-center
- name: Arena PLM REST API
  description: Arena PLM REST API v1 provides full programmatic access to Arena's cloud-based PLM capabilities including Bill
    of Materials management, change management, quality, and compliance. Full OpenAPI/Swagger documentation available per
    region with interactive testing.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/arena
  baseURL: https://api.arenasolutions.com/v1
  tags:
  - PLM
  - Product Lifecycle Management
  - BOM
  - Change Management
  - SaaS
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://ptc-arena.github.io/arena-dev-help/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: https://api.arenasolutions.com/v1/swagger-ui/index.html
  - type: GitHubRepository
    url: https://github.com/ptc-arena/arena-restapi-doc
  - type: PostmanCollection
    url: https://github.com/ptc-arena/arena-api-samples/tree/main/postmanSample
  contact:
  - FN: PTC Arena Support
    url: https://ptc-arena.github.io/arena-dev-help/
- name: Vuforia Engine Web API
  description: The Vuforia Engine Web API provides HTTPS REST access to cloud-based augmented reality capabilities including
    Cloud Image Recognition, Cloud Area Targets, and license management for building AR applications across mobile and wearable
    devices.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/vuforia
  baseURL: https://cloudreco.vuforia.com
  tags:
  - Augmented Reality
  - AR
  - Computer Vision
  - Cloud Recognition
  - Manufacturing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developer.vuforia.com/library/
  - type: DeveloperPortal
    url: https://developer.vuforia.com/home
  - type: WebAPI
    url: https://developer.vuforia.com/library/vuforia-engine/web-api/cloud-area-targets-web-api/
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/vuforia/vuforia-engine/pricing
  - type: SDKs
    url: https://developer.vuforia.com/downloads/sdk
  contact:
  - FN: Vuforia Developer Support
    url: https://developer.vuforia.com/home
- name: ServiceMax Max REST API
  description: ServiceMax REST API (Max REST API) enables integration with ServiceMax field service management capabilities
    including work orders, scheduling, service boards, and field metadata management. Built on the Salesforce platform.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/servicemax
  baseURL: https://{instance}.salesforce.com/services/apexrest/SVMXC
  tags:
  - Field Service Management
  - FSM
  - Salesforce
  - REST
  - Manufacturing
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/servicemaxcore/en/articles/service_board/appendix-b-max-rest-api.html
  - type: FieldMetadataAPI
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/servicemaxcore/en/articles/service_board/field-metadata-rest-api.html
  contact:
  - FN: PTC ServiceMax Support
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/customer-success/support-services/welcome-center
- name: Kepware Configuration REST API
  description: The Kepware KEPServerEX Configuration API is a local REST API that enables programmatic configuration of the
    industrial connectivity server including channels, devices, tags, and IoT Gateway agents. Accepts and returns JSON-formatted
    data.
  image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
  humanURL: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/kepware
  baseURL: https://localhost:57412/config/v1
  tags:
  - Industrial Connectivity
  - OPC-UA
  - SCADA
  - IIoT
  - Manufacturing
  - Configuration
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/kepware/features/en/kepware/features/profilelibrary/ConfigurationAPI.html
  - type: IoTGatewayRESTDocs
    url: https://support.ptc.com/help/kepware/features/en/kepware/features/IOTGATEWAY/working_rest_server.html
  - type: GitHubOrg
    url: https://github.com/PTCInc
  contact:
  - FN: PTC Kepware Support
    url: https://www.ptc.com/en/customer-success/support-services/welcome-center
common:
- type: TrustCenter
  url: security/ptc-trust-center.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/ptc-domain-security.yml
- type: Website
  url: https://www.ptc.com
- type: Documentation
  url: https://www.ptc.com/en/support/help/thingworx_doc_resources
- type: GitHubOrg
  url: https://github.com/PTCInc
- type: GitHubOrg
  url: https://github.com/ptc-arena
- type: GitHubOrg
  url: https://github.com/PTC-Education
- type: LinkedIn
  url: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptc
- type: Blog
  url: https://www.ptc.com/en/blogs/
- type: CommunityBlog
  url: https://community.ptc.com/t5/Blog/bg-p/BWBlog
- type: Pricing
  url: https://www.ptc.com/en/products/vuforia/vuforia-engine/pricing
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://status.ptc.com/
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://status.ptc.io/
- type: X
  url: https://x.com/ptc
- type: SocialMedia
  url: https://www.ptc.com/en/about/social-media
- type: Plans
  url: plans/ptc-plans-pricing.yml
- type: RateLimits
  url: rate-limits/ptc-rate-limits.yml
- type: FinOps
  url: finops/ptc-finops.yml
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com