Eclipse PLM is a comprehensive product‑lifecycle‑management suite for engineering, manufacturing and quality processes. Looking for cost‑free options? Below are 20 open‑source or free‑tier PLM tools that can replace Eclipse PLM for small‑to‑medium projects.
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Modular ERP with a native PLM app – manage BOMs, revisions, change orders and document control. Fully open‑source and extensible.
Pure open‑source PLM system written in Python/Django. Handles parts, documents, revisions, workflows and integrates with CAD tools.
Full‑featured PLM platform with a free community license. Supports BOM management, change control, and workflow customization.
Open‑source parametric CAD with a PLM workbench for versioning, BOM generation and change tracking – ideal for mechanical design teams.
Cloud‑based BOM and parts management with a free plan for up to 10 users. Offers version control, part libraries and API access.
Open‑source ERP that includes a PLM module for BOMs, revisions, change requests and document management, all under a single system.
Free ERP/CRM with optional PLM plugins for product data, BOMs and revision control, suitable for small manufacturers.
Open‑source inventory and parts management system that can serve as a lightweight PLM for electronic components and BOM tracking.
Community‑driven PLM focused on parts libraries, revision history and document attachment, built with Node.js and MongoDB.
Fully open‑source PLM platform offering product structures, change management, and integration hooks for CAD/ERP systems.
Autodesk’s cloud PLM with a free single‑user plan. Provides change management, BOMs, and workflow automation.
Cloud PLM with a free tier for up to 5 users. Includes BOM management, revision control, and CAD integration.
Industry‑grade PLM offering a 30‑day free trial. Provides full change management, BOM, and supplier collaboration features.
Limited‑time free evaluation of Teamcenter’s Rapid Start package – includes core PLM capabilities for small projects.
Web‑based PLM with a free community edition that supports BOMs, change orders, and document management.
Java‑based open‑source PLM platform offering product structures, revision control, and workflow customization.
Lightweight PLM with a free “Lite” version for up to 3 users, covering BOM, document control and basic workflow.
Community‑driven PLM focused on engineering change management and part lifecycle, released under MIT license.
Online BOM and PLM tool with a free tier for up to 10 parts. Includes versioning, change requests and export to CSV/Excel.
Document‑centric PLM with a free plan for two users, offering version control, metadata‑driven organization and basic workflow.