# Top Free Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software

Check out our list of free Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 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
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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:** Application Engineer, Design 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

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

Year Founded
1980

HQ Location
Plano, Texas

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

Twitter
@siemenssoftware

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

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

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

[

(785)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

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

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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### [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews)

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

[

(441)4.2 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews#reviews "Read Arena PLM & QMS Reviews")

Product Description

Arena by PTC is a cloud-native product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) that unifies product and quality information in a secure, single source of truth. By hosting all e

**Users:** Mechanical Engineer, Engineer · **Industries:** Medical Devices, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · **Market Segment:** 58% Mid-Market, 25% Small-Business

Arena PLM & QMS features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![Verified User in Medical Devices](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Medical Devices")
AM

I like that your entire QMS can be connected (linked) together so finding documents and records are simple and efficient. The electronic signatures...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews/arena-plm-qms-review-8029030)

 ![Vijay P.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Vijay P.")
VP

I has easily searchable Documents Ease of access of any details for part# Ease of lifecycle manangement of parts and files Access to suppliers...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews/arena-plm-qms-review-10189992)

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

### [Propel](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews)

[By Propel](https://www.g2.com/sellers/propel)

[

(144)4.3 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews#reviews "Read Propel Reviews")

Product Description

Propel helps product companies grow revenue and increase business value with a unified platform that delivers PLM, QMS, PIM, and supplier management capabilities—all powered by embedded AI. Our soluti

**Industries:** Medical Devices, Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing · **Market Segment:** 49% Mid-Market, 42% Small-Business

Propel features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

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EI

I like the revision control, but wish it was more clearly defined systematically.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews/propel-review-1600418)

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AR

Easy to locate product information for PLM needs.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews/propel-review-2223061)

Year Founded
2015

HQ Location
Redwood City, CA 

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

Twitter
@PropelConverged

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/10086451/

### [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

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

Year Founded
2000

HQ Location
Andover, Massachusetts

Company Website
https://www.aras.com

Twitter
@aras\_plm

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

### [Duro](https://www.g2.com/products/duro/reviews)

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

[

(80)4.2 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/duro/reviews#reviews "Read Duro Reviews")

Product Description

Duro’s enterprise cloud software empowers distributed hardware engineering and manufacturing teams to streamline their product data management, build a resilient supply chain, and accelerate product d

**Users:** Mechanical Engineer · **Industries:** Aviation & Aerospace, Consumer Electronics · **Market Segment:** 71% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market

Duro features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![Verified User in Defense & Space](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Defense & Space")
UD

The integration with Onshape completely automates data entry saving hours of work.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/duro/reviews/duro-review-7377724)

VP

Duro is a great lightweight, easy-to-use PLM tool. I would highly recommend this tool to anyone as their first PLM to scale their engineering...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/duro/reviews/duro-review-7823380)

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

### [Wrike](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews)

[By Wrike, Inc.](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wrike-inc)

[

(4,531)4.2 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/wrike/reviews#reviews "Read Wrike Reviews")

Product Description

Wrike is the trusted work delivery platform where AI extends what people can accomplish. By centralizing all work in one governed, context-rich environment, Wrike helps organizations streamline coll

**Users:** Project Manager, Marketing Manager · **Industries:** Marketing and Advertising, Information Technology and Services · **Market Segment:** 43% Mid-Market, 35% Small-Business

User SentimentHow are these determined?

Users frequently mention the improved dashboards and reporting, the ability to tailor views for different stakeholders, the automation features that reduce manual follow-ups, and the workload view that provides better visibility into team capacity for planning. Reviewers experienced a steep learning curve with Wrike, finding it overwhelming for new users, especially during onboarding, and some found the interface crowded and the search functionalities could be improved.

Wrike features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

Year Founded
2006

HQ Location
San Diego, CA

Company Website
https://www.wrike.com

Twitter
@wrike

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/612239/

Ownership
Symphony Technology Group (STG)

### [Backbone PLM](https://www.g2.com/products/backbone-plm/reviews)

[By Backboneplm](https://www.g2.com/sellers/backboneplm)

[

(31)4.1 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/backbone-plm/reviews#reviews "Read Backbone PLM Reviews")

Product Description

Backbone PLM is now a part of Bamboo Rose! To learn more about this exciting step forward for both companies, visit our website. ------ Trusted by leading consumer goods companies, Backbone helps fa

**Industries:** Apparel & Fashion · **Market Segment:** 74% Small-Business, 26% Mid-Market

Backbone PLM features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

No information available

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

No information available

SV

The best part of Backbone is the ability to create a tech pack from scratch in minutes and the ease of use. The final product looks polished and...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/backbone-plm/reviews/backbone-plm-review-5317003)

NI

The upsides to using Backbone is how easy it is to use. It's very intuitive to navigate around the system. I also like how customizable it is; we...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/backbone-plm/reviews/backbone-plm-review-5317675)

Year Founded
2014

HQ Location
Boulder, US

Company Website
https://backboneplm.com

Twitter
@BackbonePLM

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/backbone-plm/

### [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

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

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

### [Ideagen Quality Control](https://www.g2.com/products/ideagen-quality-control/reviews)

[By Ideagen](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ideagen)

[

(114)4.4 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/ideagen-quality-control/reviews#reviews "Read Ideagen Quality Control Reviews")

Product Description

Ideagen Quality Control automates quality inspections and documentation processes for aerospace and defense, automotive and medical device manufacturing firms. Ensure your quality and engineering team

**Users:** Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager · **Industries:** Aviation & Aerospace, Manufacturing · **Market Segment:** 54% Mid-Market, 35% Small-Business

Ideagen Quality Control features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![Verified User in Plastics](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Plastics")
AP

Ideagen is a huge timesavings. The cost of the software vs the time savings gives a very fast ROI. It is simple to use. The OCR is finely tuned as...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/ideagen-quality-control/reviews/ideagen-quality-control-review-9781126)

Year Founded
2000

HQ Location
Ruddington, Nottingham

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

Twitter
@Ideagen\_

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/2280940

### [Skyjed](https://www.g2.com/products/skyjed-plm/reviews)

[By Skyjed](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skyjed)

[

(17)4.4 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyjed-plm/reviews#reviews "Read Skyjed Reviews")

Product Description

Skyjed's Product Lifecycle Management solution is a game changer for your Product teams, and your entire business. We know how organisations can struggle to efficiently and seamlessly connect all the

**Market Segment:** 35% Enterprise, 35% Mid-Market

Skyjed features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education")
UH

Easy to get started and low risk with a free trial. Like the idea of bringing together all aspects of Product Management into one application...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/skyjed-plm/reviews/skyjed-review-9327729)

 ![Luv N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Luv N.")
LN

What I really liked about Skyjed is that it brings everything under one roof, allowing teams to access important data and streamline decision...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/skyjed-plm/reviews/skyjed-review-10377727)

Year Founded
2017

HQ Location
Redfern, AU

Company Website
https://www.skyjed.com

Twitter
@Skyjeddotcom

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/18344404

### [Odoo MRP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews)

[By Odoo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/odoo)

[

(18)4.2 out of 5
](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews#reviews "Read Odoo MRP Reviews")

Product Description

Easily automate your manufacturing processes with the Odoo Suite of Manufacturing Apps. Odoo’s one-of-a-kind database offers up a fully integrated solution to MRP, Quality, Maintenance, PLM, and so

**Market Segment:** 72% Small-Business, 28% Mid-Market

Odoo MRP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![Verified User in Farming](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Farming")
AF

Ease of use. Multiple BOMs per product. Robust IF you take the time to really get to know it. Works great if you take part A and add it to part B,...[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews/odoo-mrp-review-4320255)

 ![Eng. Asanga K.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Eng. Asanga K.")
EK

Connection to the sales orders, inventory and the manufacturing orders.[Read review](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews/odoo-mrp-review-4534684)

Year Founded
2005

HQ Location
Brussels, Belgium

Company Website
https://www.odoo.com

Twitter
@Odoo

LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/633558/

### [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

No information available

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

No information available

No information available

HQ Location
San Francisco, California

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

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

### [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

No information available

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

No information available

No information available

 ![Verified User in Education Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Education Management")
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

Product Intelligence

Average: 7.5

Ease of Use

Average: 8.3

Development

Average: 8.1

ECO Management

Average: 8.3

 ![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/

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