Onshape offers a cloud‑based CAD platform with a free plan that includes unlimited public projects and basic collaboration tools. If you’re looking for other free‑or‑low‑cost Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions that provide similar capabilities—BOM management, version control, change tracking, and collaborative design—here are 20 alternatives you can explore.
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Open‑source parametric CAD with a dedicated PLM workbench for part management, versioning, and change tracking.
Fully integrated PLM module in Odoo’s ERP suite; free under the open‑source community license, offering BOM control and revision management.
Enterprise‑grade PLM platform with a free community edition that supports change management, configuration control, and workflow automation.
Lightweight, web‑based open‑source PLM system for managing parts, documents, and revisions; ideal for small engineering teams.
Cloud PLM for hardware teams; free plan supports up to 5 users, unlimited parts, and basic change‑order workflows.
Modern PLM with a free tier for early‑stage startups (up to 3 users) that includes BOM management, revision control, and collaboration tools.
Autodesk’s integrated CAD/CAM/PLM cloud platform; free for qualifying hobbyists, makers, and startups with full design and data‑management features.
Free cloud‑based collaboration hub for CAD files, offering version control, commenting, and part libraries.
Web‑based BOM and parts management tool; free tier allows unlimited public BOMs and basic collaboration.
Industry‑leading PLM suite; offers a 30‑day free trial that includes full change‑management and configuration capabilities.
Comprehensive PLM platform with a 30‑day trial giving access to product data management, change control, and workflow automation.
Cloud PLM focused on electronics and hardware; free 30‑day trial includes BOM, change, and document management.
Low‑code PLM platform from Autodesk; 30‑day trial provides full access to workflow creation, BOM, and change management.
Free 2‑D drafting tool with basic PLM integration for part naming, revision control, and document linking.
Free for qualified students; includes SOLIDWORKS CAD plus basic PLM functions such as design library and revision tracking.
Free online parts library with integrated PLM features like version history, metadata, and download statistics.
Free community portal offering access to SOLIDWORKS resources, forums, and basic PLM tools for part sharing and revision control.
Web‑based BOM management platform; free plan supports up to 2 users, unlimited items, and basic change‑order workflows.
Reference implementation of the PLMXML standard; open‑source tools for exchanging product data and managing revisions.
Add‑on to Fusion 360 that provides structured PLM capabilities—BOM, change requests, and release management—free for qualifying startups.