OpenBOM is a cloud‑based Bill of Materials (BOM) and PLM platform that helps engineering teams collaborate on product data. Looking for free PLM tools that can replace or complement OpenBOM? Below are 20 free‑tier or open‑source PLM solutions you can try without paying a license fee.
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Full‑featured cloud CAD with built‑in PLM capabilities, version control, and collaborative BOM management – free for public projects and hobbyists.
Autodesk’s integrated CAD/CAM/CAE suite includes cloud‑based data management and BOM tools; free for students, hobbyists, and startups earning less than $100k/year.
Open‑source parametric CAD with community add‑ons for BOM generation and basic PLM workflows; completely free and extensible.
A pure open‑source PLM system written in Python/Django, offering document control, change management, and BOM handling for small‑to‑medium teams.
Free, open‑source version of Aras Innovator delivering full PLM capabilities—BOM, change, configuration, and workflow—ideal for startups and academic projects.
The open‑source Odoo ERP includes a PLM module for BOM management, versioning, and document control; free when self‑hosted.
Open‑source inventory and BOM management system designed for electronics parts, with version control and supplier data integration.
Free tier of a cloud‑based parts library and BOM manager for mechanical design teams; supports versioning and collaborative editing.
Free plan for small teams offering BOM creation, revision control, and supplier link management in a web interface.
Cloud PLM platform with BOM, change, and workflow tools; free tier allows a single user to explore the full feature set.
Modern PLM SaaS offering BOM, document control, and workflow automation; free tier supports up to 5 users and limited storage.
Free community version of OpenBOM itself, providing unlimited public BOMs, basic versioning, and collaborative editing.
Open‑source PLM focused on manufacturing SMEs; includes BOM, routing, and work‑order management with a web UI.
A lightweight Java‑based PLM system offering part, document, and change management; released under GPL.
Community‑driven PLM platform built on Laravel, delivering BOM, revision, and workflow features without licensing costs.
Limited‑time free trial of Siemens’ enterprise PLM suite, giving access to BOM, change, and configuration management for evaluation.
Student‑focused free version of Windchill offering core PLM functions—BOM, change, and document control—for academic projects.
Free community edition of Solid Edge with basic PLM tools like BOM management and revision control for hobbyists and makers.
Cloud platform for PCB design data management, offering BOM collaboration and version control at no cost for hobbyist users.
A stripped‑down, always‑free version of OpenBOM focused on simple BOM creation and sharing, without advanced workflow features.