Autodesk Fusion Lifecycle is a cloud‑based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform that helps teams manage BOMs, change orders, and compliance. Looking for free‑plan PLM tools that can provide similar capabilities without a licence fee? Below are 20 free‑tier or open‑source PLM solutions you can evaluate.
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Open‑source ERP suite with a PLM module for BOM management, version control, and change requests. Free to self‑host.
Cloud‑based BOM and parts management tool offering unlimited users, up to 50 items, and basic change‑order tracking for free.
Full‑featured PLM platform released under an open‑source license; includes change management, document control, and workflow automation.
Web‑based PLM for small teams (up to 5 users) with BOM management, revision control, and supplier collaboration at no cost.
Free community CAD and PLM platform that provides version control, file sharing, and collaboration for mechanical design teams.
Browser‑based CAD with built‑in PLM features such as version history, change requests, and BOM export for hobbyists and students.
Open‑source parametric CAD with a lightweight PLM workbench for part libraries, versioning, and change tracking.
Free, open‑source PLM system offering document management, BOMs, workflow, and access control for small projects.
Python‑based open‑source PLM that supports part, document, and change management with a simple web interface.
Community‑driven PLM platform built on Java, providing BOM, revision, and workflow capabilities without licensing fees.
Online BOM manager with unlimited users, basic version control, and CSV import/export at no charge.
Modern PLM with a 30‑day free trial; includes change management, document control, and supplier portals. No permanent free tier, but trial can be useful for short‑term projects.
Entry‑level Teamcenter offering a 30‑day trial with full PLM capabilities—ideal for evaluating enterprise‑grade features.
Free for hobbyists and students; includes basic PLM functions such as version history, cloud storage, and change tracking alongside CAD tools.
Allows a single project with unlimited collaborators, offering BOM creation, revision control, and basic change‑order workflow.
Open‑source inventory and parts management system that can be extended for PLM‑like BOM and revision tracking.
Lightweight PHP‑based PLM solution offering document storage, BOM handling, and simple workflow for small teams.
Free cloud platform for part data management, providing searchable libraries, version control, and basic PLM data exchange.
Offers a limited‑feature demo environment with BOM, configuration, and change management tools; useful for short‑term evaluation.
Document‑centric PLM with a 30‑day free trial; includes version control, workflow automation, and integration with CAD files.