# Top Free Product Data Management (PDM) Software

Check out our list of free Product Data Management (PDM) Software. Products featured on this list are the ones that offer a free trial version. As with most free versions, there are limitations, typically time or features.

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### Teamcenter
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews)

[By Siemens Digital Industries Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/siemens-digital-industries-software)

[

(1,160)4.3 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews#reviews "Read Teamcenter Reviews")

Product Description

Teamcenter® software is a modern, adaptable product lifecycle management (PLM) system designed to help organizations manage the entire lifecycle of a product from inception, through engineering design

**Users:** Design Engineer, Application Engineer · **Industries:** Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace · **Market Segment:** 51% Enterprise, 34% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Users frequently mention that Teamcenter helps manage parts, search and link data with items, turn project experiences into structured, reusable learning stories, and increase work efficiency through its well-organized CAD library and customer support. Users experienced issues with the user interface, finding it not intuitive and overwhelming at times, and also reported performance throttling while working with large datasets, a steep learning curve, and difficulties with customization.

Teamcenter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

9.0

Repository

Average: 8.4

8.8

Workflows

Average: 8.2

7.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.7

Types

Average: 8.2

Year Founded
1980

HQ Location
Plano, Texas

Company Website
https://www.sw.siemens.com/

Twitter
@siemenssoftware

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/28423178/

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### OpenBOM
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews)

[By OpenBOM(Newman Cloud Inc)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/openbom-newman-cloud-inc)

[

(784)4.2 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/reviews#reviews "Read OpenBOM Reviews")

Product Description

OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified comb

**Users:** Mechanical Engineer, Engineer · **Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · **Market Segment:** 74% Small-Business, 21% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Reviewers appreciate OpenBOM's easy integration with CAD software, its ability to generate part numbers and synchronize metadata, and its real-time visibility into margins and inventory. Users experienced a steep initial learning curve, occasional slow performance with large assemblies, and some difficulties with certain CAD integrations and the Fusion 360 integration.

OpenBOM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.1

Repository

Average: 8.4

7.7

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.9

Types

Average: 8.2

Year Founded
2016

HQ Location
Boston, MA

Company Website
https://openbom.com

Twitter
@openbom

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/11809230/

Phone
1-844-299-9333

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### Altium Develop
](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews)

[By Altium](https://www.g2.com/sellers/altium-caf10713-ff96-44ab-90af-cc9c6c9ef346)

[

(1,003)4.5 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews#reviews "Read Altium Develop Reviews")

Product Description

Altium Develop is a collaborative platform for electronic product development that connects requirements management, ECAD design, supply chain, and manufacturing into a single, unified environment. Bu

**Users:** Electrical Engineer, Student · **Industries:** Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing, Automotive · **Market Segment:** 58% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Reviewers frequently mention the integrated cloud access, the ability to track versions, and the systematic review process as beneficial features of the platform. Users experienced issues with the software's complexity during initial setup, costly licensing for smaller teams, and occasional bugs and syncing issues.

Altium Develop features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.4

Repository

Average: 8.4

7.9

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.1

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

7.6

Types

Average: 8.2

Year Founded
1985

HQ Location
La Jolla, CA

Company Website
https://www.altium.com/

Twitter
@altium

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/11855/

Ownership
ASX:ALU

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### Aras Innovator
](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews)

[By Aras Corp](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aras-corp)

[

(119)4.4 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews#reviews "Read Aras Innovator Reviews")

Product Description

Aras Innovator is a flexible and scalable Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform designed to help organizations manage complex product data, processes, and digital threads across the enterprise.

**Industries:** Manufacturing, Automotive · **Market Segment:** 45% Enterprise, 42% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Users frequently mention the tool's flexibility, ease of use, and the ability to customize it to suit specific business needs, as well as its robust feature set and the support provided by the Aras team. Reviewers experienced issues with the user interface feeling dated, the lack of certain core features, difficulties with upgrades and installations, and challenges with customer support response times.

Aras Innovator features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.5

Repository

Average: 8.4

8.6

Workflows

Average: 8.2

7.9

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.3

Types

Average: 8.2

Year Founded
2000

HQ Location
Andover, Massachusetts

Company Website
https://www.aras.com

Twitter
@aras\_plm

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/213890/

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### Onshape
](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews)

[By PTC](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ptc)

[

(695)4.7 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews#reviews "Read Onshape Reviews")

Product Description

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere-requiring zero IT. Onshape is for product design companies who are fed up with the errors, time wast

**Users:** Mechanical Engineer, Owner · **Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Design · **Market Segment:** 79% Small-Business, 17% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Reviewers appreciate Onshape's user-friendly interface, its ability to facilitate real-time collaboration, and its automatic saving and versioning features, as well as its customer support and frequent updates. Reviewers experienced performance issues with large assemblies, occasional system lags, and challenges with external collaboration for enterprise users, and they also noted that the software is entirely dependent on a stable internet connection.

Onshape features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

9.2

Repository

Average: 8.4

8.3

Workflows

Average: 8.2

9.0

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.4

Types

Average: 8.2

Year Founded
1985

HQ Location
Boston, Massachusetts

Company Website
https://www.ptc.com

Twitter
@PTC

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1935/

Ownership
NASDAQ: PTC

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### Bild
](https://www.g2.com/products/bild/reviews)

[By Bild](https://www.g2.com/sellers/bild)

[

(41)4.3 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/bild/reviews#reviews "Read Bild Reviews")

Product Description

Bild is a cloud-based Product Data and Lifecycle Management (PDM/PLM) platform built for modern hardware teams that need better control over CAD files, versions, and product data. Designed to work alo

**Industries:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Automotive · **Market Segment:** 71% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Reviewers frequently mention the cross-platform accessibility, quick setup, effective collaboration tools, and the ability to keep track of part version history as key benefits of Bild PDM. Users reported issues with the SolidWorks Plugin, bugs in the Windows desktop app, slow UI response time, and difficulties with file checkouts and opening.

Bild features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

9.0

Repository

Average: 8.4

8.4

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.6

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.2

Types

Average: 8.2

HQ Location
San Francisco, California

Company Website
https://www.getbild.com/

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/getbild/

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### Sibe
](https://www.g2.com/products/sibe/reviews)

[By Sibe](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sibe)

[

(23)4.9 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/sibe/reviews#reviews "Read Sibe Reviews")

Product Description

Sibe is a collaboration-first cloud PDM built for mechanical engineering teams using SOLIDWORKS. It helps teams manage CAD files, preserve references, control revisions, and collaborate securely witho

**Industries:** Computer Software · **Market Segment:** 43% Small-Business, 35% Mid-Market

Sibe features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

10.0

Repository

Average: 8.4

6.7

Workflows

Average: 8.2

9.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

0.0

No information available

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UE

As a whole it's a great platform for model reviewing. We can export the solidwork and share with others. Especally great the clients don’t have to...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/sibe/reviews/sibe-review-9115243)

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UI

Fisrt off as a free tool, it made it easier for me to work on mini projects for my self. Also it saves your work in the cloud so you dont have to...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/sibe/reviews/sibe-review-10925266)

Year Founded
2023

HQ Location
Dover, US

Company Website
https://www.sibe.io

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sibe-io

[
### Surefront
](https://www.g2.com/products/surefront/reviews)

[By Surefront](https://www.g2.com/sellers/surefront)

[

(13)4.7 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/surefront/reviews#reviews "Read Surefront Reviews")

Product Description

Surefront is a cloud-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Information Management (PIM), and Wholesale Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 3-in-1 platform that streamlines the product d

**Industries:** Apparel & Fashion · **Market Segment:** 62% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business

Surefront features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.6

Repository

Average: 8.4

7.9

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.1

Types

Average: 8.2

 ![Alyssa B.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Alyssa B.")
AB

Surefront has been an invaluable partner in transforming and streamlining our product development workflows. By centralizing critical data and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/surefront/reviews/surefront-review-11209430)

Year Founded
2018

HQ Location
San Marino, US

Company Website
https://www.surefront.com

Twitter
@surefront

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/surefront/

[
### Aeries CARS
](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews)

[By Aeries CARS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/aeries-cars)

[

(5)4.5 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews#reviews "Read Aeries CARS Reviews")

Product Description

Aeries CARS™ is a database driven, electrical design, electrical engineering software, and construction management system that delivers streamlined automation to every step of the electrical engineeri

**Market Segment:** 60% Mid-Market, 20% Enterprise

Aeries CARS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.3

Repository

Average: 8.4

5.0

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

8.3

Types

Average: 8.2

 ![sacchin k.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "sacchin k.")
SK

The automation that the design software provides. Pretty reliable and easy to use[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews/aeries-cars-review-7862117)

 ![Ankit M.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Ankit M.")
AM

Aeries CARS is a multi-purpose software useful in the design, customization of an electrical system in cars. It can be used for managing the model...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-cars/reviews/aeries-cars-review-7952138)

Year Founded
1993

HQ Location
Atlanta, US

Company Website
https://www.aeriescars.com

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aeriescars/about/

[
### Fireflai
](https://www.g2.com/products/fireflai/reviews)

[By Fireflai](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fireflai)

[

(5)4.5 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/fireflai/reviews#reviews "Read Fireflai Reviews")

Product Description

Fireflai® is a B2B SaaS Data platform that leverages proprietary Data Science, Machine Learning and Generative AI to transform product data operations. Fireflai® enables seamless ingestion, managemen

**Market Segment:** 60% Enterprise, 20% Mid-Market

Fireflai features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.9

Repository

Average: 8.4

0.0

Workflows

Average: 8.2

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

6.1

Types

Average: 8.2

 ![Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain")
IL

Fireflai had a great understanding of the busienss problem to be solved. They were clear about what and how their solution could solve the problem....[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/fireflai/reviews/fireflai-review-12035557)

 ![Simon C.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Simon C.")
SC

The platform design is intuitive and easy to navigate for any level of user. It allows you to process a large amount of data in a short period of time[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/fireflai/reviews/fireflai-review-12039233)

Year Founded
2023

HQ Location
Manchester , GB

Company Website
https://www.fireflai.ai/

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/fireflai-ai

[
### Vistapoint
](https://www.g2.com/products/vistapoint/reviews)

[By Open Domain](https://www.g2.com/sellers/open-domain)

[

(2)4.5 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/vistapoint/reviews#reviews "Read Vistapoint Reviews")

Product Description

Vistapoint is an agile PDM software. Opt for cloud or on-premise. Easier product creation. Enterprise scale flexibility. Simplified control for any sized team. Ideal for small to mid-sized companies t

**Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business, 50% Mid-Market

Vistapoint features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

8.3

Repository

Average: 8.4

10.0

Workflows

Average: 8.2

9.2

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

9.2

Types

Average: 8.2

RM

It meets unique client needs & provide tailored solutions,with their expertise clients saves the time and can work more convinently.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/vistapoint/reviews/vistapoint-review-10381678)

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AN

All is helpful i am please to have it work on it[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/vistapoint/reviews/vistapoint-review-12898036)

Year Founded
1996

HQ Location
San Ramon, US

Company Website
https://opendomain.com/

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/opendomain/

[
### TopQuadrant
](https://www.g2.com/products/topquadrant/reviews)

[By TopQuadrant](https://www.g2.com/sellers/topquadrant)

[

(3)4.7 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/topquadrant/reviews#reviews "Read TopQuadrant Reviews")

Product Description

TopBraid EDG is a comprehensive data governance platform designed to help organizations manage, connect, and make sense of their data assets with unmatched flexibility and transparency. Powered by sem

**Market Segment:** 67% Mid-Market

TopQuadrant features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

0.0

No information available

0.0

No information available

6.7

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

0.0

No information available

EG

We have appreciated TopBraid’s general flexibility to manage a large variety of our data holdings. It consolidates metadata and maintains the...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/topquadrant/reviews/topquadrant-review-9995768)

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IH

I’m a developer responsible for integrations of the taxonomy we manage with other systems. That involves getting data into and out of EDG. I really...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/topquadrant/reviews/topquadrant-review-12512470)

Year Founded
2001

HQ Location
Raleigh, US

Company Website
https://topquadrant.com

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/topquadrant

[
### Wikifactory
](https://www.g2.com/products/wikifactory/reviews)

[By Wikifactory ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wikifactory-ltd)

[

(2)4.3 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/wikifactory/reviews#reviews "Read Wikifactory Reviews")

Product Description

Wikifactory unifies teams in real-time, enabling efficient communication, streamlined workflows, and accelerated time-to-market. Wikifactory is a browser-first design-to-production platform that acce

**Market Segment:** 100% Small-Business

Wikifactory features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

6.7

Repository

Average: 8.4

10.0

Workflows

Average: 8.2

8.3

Ease of Use

Average: 8.2

10.0

Types

Average: 8.2

 ![Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing")
UE

The possibility to work in a group with one single source of truth offers great efficiency. Plus the 3D viewer works very well.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/wikifactory/reviews/wikifactory-review-8307787)

 ![Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering")
UM

Collaborative Design: The tools allow for real-time collaboration, with a rich variety of collaboration tools including chat, annotations, version...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/wikifactory/reviews/wikifactory-review-8309880)

Year Founded
2015

HQ Location
Copenhagen, DK

Company Website
https://wikifactory.com/

Twitter
@wikifactory

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wikifactory

[
### Nora IPLM
](https://www.g2.com/products/nora-iplm/reviews)

[By Nora IPLM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/nora-iplm)

[
0 ratings
](https://www.g2.com/products/nora-iplm/reviews#reviews "Read Nora IPLM Reviews")

Product Description

Nora IPLM is a modern, cloud-based Innovation and Product Lifecycle Management (IPLM) platform designed for engineering and manufacturing teams that need speed, flexibility, and visibility across thei

Nora IPLM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

0.0

No information available

0.0

No information available

0.0

No information available

0.0

No information available

HQ Location
N/A

Company Website
https://www.noraplm.com/

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps