Curated list of free, open‑source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms that are lightweight, easy to deploy, and ideal for early‑stage companies looking to control costs while managing product data, BOMs, and change processes.
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Modular ERP with a dedicated PLM app; offers BOM management, version control for CAD files, and change requests—all under an open‑source license.
Fully integrated ERP with PLM capabilities; handles BOMs, part specifications, revision tracking, and workflow approvals in a single web UI.
Python‑based web PLM focused on CAD file management, versioning, and collaborative review; supports multiple CAD formats out of the box.
Java‑powered open‑source PLM offering document management, BOM creation, workflow automation, and role‑based access control.
Inventory‑centric tool for electronic components that doubles as a lightweight PLM; tracks parts, datasheets, and supplier information.
Free community version of the Aras PLM platform; provides robust change management, BOM handling, and workflow capabilities for startups.
Extension for the open‑source CAD suite FreeCAD that adds basic PLM features such as part revision, BOM export, and document linking.
While primarily SaaS, OpenBOM offers a free community tier with open‑source‑compatible CSV import/export for BOMs and collaborative editing.
Lightweight, PHP‑based PLM system focused on document versioning, BOM management, and simple workflow routing.
Open‑source platform that bridges BIM and PLM, allowing construction‑oriented startups to manage product data alongside building models.
Document management system that can be extended with PLM‑style workflows for version control, approvals, and audit trails.
Community‑driven project offering core PLM functionalities—BOM, change requests, and CAD integration—under an Apache 2.0 license.
Simple web app for creating, versioning, and sharing Bills of Materials; ideal for hardware startups needing quick BOM control.
Adds PLM‑style lifecycle data management to the open‑source LCA tool, enabling startups to track product environmental data alongside design versions.
Minimalist Node.js PLM focusing on API‑first design; provides part catalogs, revision history, and webhook‑driven notifications.