Curated list of the best free product lifecycle management solutions that connect directly with popular CAD systems.
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Open‑source PLM platform with version control, BOM management, and native support for STEP, IGES, and other CAD file formats.
Free community edition offering document management, change tracking, and CAD integration via WebDAV and direct file linking.
PLM module within Odoo ERP, free under the LGPL license; integrates with CAD through document attachments and automated BOM extraction.
Free for up to 5 users, provides robust change management, BOM, and CAD connectors for SolidWorks, CATIA, and Autodesk Inventor.
Cloud‑based PLM with a free plan for startups; offers native integrations with SolidWorks, PTC Creo, and Autodesk Fusion 360.
Collaborative PLM for small teams (up to 5 users) with built‑in CAD integrations for SolidWorks, CATIA, and Siemens NX.
Free CAD collaboration hub that adds basic PLM features such as version control, revision history, and part‑level access control.
Open‑source CAD with PLM‑like capabilities: part libraries, BOM generation, and Git‑based versioning for design data.
Autodesk’s cloud CAD with integrated PLM tools (revision management, change orders, and BOM export) available at no cost for eligible users.
Browser‑based CAD with built‑in version control, branching, and collaborative PLM features; free for open‑source projects.
Web‑based BOM and parts management tool that syncs with SolidWorks, Inventor, and Fusion 360, providing lightweight PLM functionality.
Limited‑time free trial of Siemens’ flagship PLM suite, offering out‑of‑the‑box CAD integrations for NX, Solid Edge, and CATIA.