MyOpenPLM is an open‑source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system that helps engineering teams manage parts, documents, revisions, and BOMs. Below is a curated list of 20 free (open‑source or free‑tier) PLM solutions that can be used as alternatives to MyOpenPLM.
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Integrated PLM module within Odoo’s free Community ERP; handles part revisions, BOMs, document management, and change orders with a clean web UI.
Open‑source ERP with a dedicated PLM app for part tracking, version control, BOM management, and engineering change requests.
Free, open‑source version of Aras Innovator offering robust PLM capabilities—item lifecycle, BOMs, change management, and workflow automation.
A lightweight, web‑based PLM system written in Python/Django; supports part libraries, document storage, revision control, and BOMs.
FreeCAD is a free CAD suite; the PLM Workbench adds part management, revision tracking, and BOM generation directly inside the CAD environment.
Open‑source inventory and parts management system ideal for electronics and mechanical components; includes versioning, datasheets, and BOM export.
Dolibarr ERP/CRM offers a free PLM add‑on for managing parts, revisions, documents, and change orders within its modular framework.
Cloud‑based BOM and parts management platform; free tier allows unlimited users, basic BOM editing, and part library sharing.
Free cloud PLM for small teams; provides version control, change management, and collaboration tools with unlimited users.
Free tier of Propel PLM offers part libraries, revision tracking, and simple workflow automation for startups and hobbyists.
Browser‑based CAD with built‑in data management; free plan includes public documents, version history, and basic BOM export.
Autodesk’s free personal‑use license provides CAD, cloud data management, and revision control suitable for small‑scale PLM needs.
A Java‑based open‑source PLM framework that offers part lifecycle, document handling, and workflow customization.
Modular PLM platform built on Node.js; includes BOM, revision control, and API‑first design for easy integration.
Open‑source BIM server that can be repurposed for PLM of construction assets; supports versioning, IFC handling, and change management.
While not a dedicated PLM, GitLab’s free tier can be used for part file versioning, review workflows, and release management through its CI/CD pipelines.
Python‑based PLM system focused on rapid prototyping; offers part catalogs, revision history, and simple change request workflow.
Free EDA suite; community‑maintained PLM plugin adds part library management, versioning, and BOM export.
Open‑source 2‑D CAD; PLM extension provides part revision tracking and simple BOM generation.
Web‑based PLM written in Go; includes part lifecycle, document storage, and REST API for integration.