OpenPLM Cloud offers a hosted, free‑tier PLM solution for small teams. Below is a curated list of 20 free‑or‑open‑source Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms that provide comparable capabilities without mandatory licensing fees. All entries are either truly free, open‑source, or provide a perpetual free tier suitable for startups, hobbyists, or educational projects.
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Integrated PLM module within Odoo's open‑source ERP; manages BOMs, revisions, and change orders.
Free, open‑source ERP with a native PLM app for part tracking, BOM management, and version control.
Full‑featured PLM platform offered free for non‑commercial use; supports change management, BOM, and workflow.
Java‑based open‑source PLM with document management, BOM, and workflow capabilities.
Python/Django open‑source PLM system; handles parts, revisions, documents, and access control.
Open‑source inventory and parts management tool, often used as a lightweight PLM for electronics.
Free, open‑source CAD platform; the PLM workbench adds BOM, revision, and change‑order tracking.
Cloud PLM with a perpetual free tier (up to 5 users, 1 GB storage) covering BOM, change orders, and CAD integration.
Free cloud collaboration platform for CAD files with version control and basic BOM management.
Cloud PLM offering a free tier for up to 5 users; includes change management, BOM, and workflow automation.
Browser‑based CAD with built‑in PLM features (revision control, BOM, and change tracking) for hobbyists and students.
Cloud‑based BOM and parts management with a free tier (up to 2 users, 100 parts) and basic PLM functions.
Modern PLM SaaS offering a free tier for up to 5 users; includes BOM, change requests, and document control.
Limited‑time free trial of Siemens' flagship PLM; provides full‑feature access for evaluation.
Free 2‑D drafting tool that integrates with Solid Edge PLM for basic part and document management.
Community‑driven PLM framework on GitHub; offers part, BOM, and revision management via a modular architecture.
Lightweight PLM system written in Node.js; provides web‑based part tracking, versioning, and workflow.
Web‑based BOM and parts manager with a free tier (up to 3 users, 500 parts) and basic change‑order features.
Open‑source PLM focused on building‑information‑modeling assets; includes version control and document linking.
Simple, open‑source PLM for small manufacturers; handles parts, revisions, and document attachments.