Propel PLM offers a cloud‑based product lifecycle management solution with a limited free tier. Below are 20 free‑or‑open‑source PLM platforms that provide core PLM capabilities—such as BOM management, change control, versioning, and collaboration— without requiring a paid subscription.
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Open‑source PLM system built on Python/Django, supporting document management, BOM control, change management, and workflow customization.
Free, full‑featured PLM platform for small teams, offering change management, configuration control, and low‑code customization.
Part of the Odoo ERP suite; the community edition includes product lifecycle features like BOM versioning, document attachment, and revision tracking.
FreeCAD’s open‑source PLM workbench adds BOM management, revision control, and change‑request handling to the CAD environment.
Cloud‑based CAD with built‑in PLM tools such as version control, change requests, and BOM export, free for hobbyists and students.
Autodesk’s free personal‑use license includes product data management, revision history, and collaborative design features.
Cloud PLM platform offering a free tier for up to 5 users, covering BOM management, change orders, and supplier collaboration.
Web‑based BOM and parts management tool with unlimited public BOMs, revision control, and basic PLM workflow for free.
Limited‑time free trial of Teamcenter Rapid Start, delivering core PLM capabilities such as document control and change management.
Free 30‑day trial of Fusion Lifecycle PLM, providing workflow automation, change requests, and BOM management.
A lightweight, free version of Windchill aimed at small teams, offering document vault, revision control, and basic change management.
Free 30‑day trial of Arena PLM with cloud‑based BOM, change management, and supplier portal features.
Simple, web‑based BOM and PLM tool with unlimited public BOMs, revision tracking, and basic change‑request workflow.
Community‑driven fork of OpenPLM with updated UI, REST API, and Docker deployment for easy self‑hosting.
Lightweight open‑source PLM built with Node.js, offering document versioning, BOM hierarchy, and role‑based access.
Community edition of Eagle PLM provides basic product data management, change orders, and audit trails for up to 10 users.
Student‑licensed version of SolidWorks Manage includes PLM capabilities such as revision control, change management, and project tracking.
Free tier of Altium 365 provides component library management, version control, and collaborative PLM features for PCB design.
Free cloud workspace for CAD files with version control, revision history, and basic PLM‑style collaboration.
Free Lite version of CADMATE PLM offering document management, BOM tracking, and change‑request workflow for small teams.