OpenBOM
Product lifecycle management (PLM) software
Product data management (PDM) software
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- Ease of management
- Quality of support
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$30 per seat per month
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- Manufacturing
- Information technology and software
- Professional services (engineering, legal, consulting, etc.)
What is OpenBOM
OpenBOM is a cloud-based product data management system focused on creating, managing, and sharing bills of materials (BOMs) and related product data across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. It is commonly used by small to mid-sized manufacturers and hardware product teams to consolidate multi-level BOMs, track revisions, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The product emphasizes BOM-centric workflows and integrations with common CAD tools and spreadsheets rather than broad, enterprise-wide PLM program management.
BOM-centric data management
OpenBOM centers its data model and workflows on engineering and manufacturing BOMs, including multi-level structures and item relationships. This focus supports day-to-day tasks such as BOM consolidation, change tracking, and downstream handoff to purchasing and production. For organizations that primarily need BOM control and collaboration, it can be a more direct fit than broader lifecycle suites.
Cloud collaboration and sharing
The product supports web-based access for distributed teams and controlled sharing of BOM views with suppliers or partners. This can reduce reliance on emailed spreadsheets and manual version reconciliation. Cloud delivery also simplifies deployment compared with systems that require significant on-premises infrastructure.
Integrations with engineering tools
OpenBOM provides integrations/connectors intended to synchronize BOM and item data from CAD environments and common file-based sources. This helps reduce duplicate entry and improves consistency between design outputs and managed BOM records. It is particularly relevant for teams that iterate frequently and need repeatable import/sync processes.
Limited end-to-end PLM scope
Compared with full PLM platforms, OpenBOM is typically narrower in coverage of enterprise lifecycle processes such as advanced change governance, program management, and cross-domain product compliance. Organizations needing deep, configurable workflows across many departments may find gaps. It is often best positioned as BOM/PDM-first rather than a complete PLM backbone.
Advanced configuration may be constrained
Teams with complex product structures, variant/configuration management requirements, or highly specialized approval workflows may require capabilities beyond standard BOM management. If extensive customization, data model extensibility, or highly granular policy enforcement is required, additional tooling or process workarounds may be needed. This can affect suitability for heavily regulated or very large-scale deployments.
Ecosystem depth varies by use case
While integrations exist, the breadth and depth of enterprise integrations (for example, tightly coupled ERP/MES/quality systems across multiple sites) may not match larger PLM ecosystems. Some organizations may need custom integration work to achieve automated, bidirectional synchronization across systems of record. Integration requirements should be validated against the specific CAD/ERP stack and data governance needs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Team | $30 per seat/month (billed annually) | BOM management, Part catalog, Inventory control, RFQ / Purchase Orders, Share & real-time collaboration, Out-of-the-box import/export, REST API. |
| Company | $90 per seat/month (billed annually) | Everything in Team; CAD file management (PDM), Revision control, Change management (ECO), Advanced BOM (xBOM), MFA. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Everything in Company; SSO, Custom integrations, Enterprise support, Private/custom hosting. Contact sales for pricing. |
Data Records Pricing
| Data Records | Price / month |
|---|---|
| Up to 2,000 | Free |
| Up to 5,000 | $100 |
| Up to 10,000 | $200 |
| Up to 25,000 | $500 |
| Up to 35,000 | $1,000 |
| Unlimited | Contact sales |
Function & Role-Based Add-Ons
- CAD Add-ins: $25 per seat / CAD system (billed annually).
- ERP Integrations: Custom (flat rate per integration) — contact sales.
- API Access: Included (no call limits; cost impact reflected through data records tiers).
