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Compare Aras Innovator and OpenBOM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 50 Users Per Year
$0.00 1 User
Aras Innovator
Star Rating
(67)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 50 Users Per Year
Browse all 2 pricing plansOpenBOM
Star Rating
(761)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 User
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that OpenBOM excels in ease of integration, with users appreciating its API capabilities that allow for in-house feature development. This flexibility is particularly beneficial for managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) effectively, as noted by users who find it helpful for creating part lists for various projects.
- Users say that Aras Innovator stands out for its collaboration features, enabling teams to work efficiently across different regions. Reviewers highlight its parts design and management capabilities, which contribute to a seamless workflow and integration with other applications.
- According to verified reviews, OpenBOM's cloud-based management is a significant advantage, providing real-time updates and revision control. Users appreciate how this feature reduces manual work and enhances collaboration, making it easier to maintain a single shared BOM.
- Reviewers mention that Aras Innovator offers a straightforward setup process and an intuitive interface, which many find easy to navigate. This user-friendly approach is complemented by its broad functionality, allowing for customization to meet specific needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have similar scores for quality of support, OpenBOM significantly outperforms Aras Innovator in this area. Users have rated OpenBOM's support highly, indicating a more responsive and helpful customer service experience.
- Users report that Aras Innovator shines in version control and lifecycle management, with high ratings in these areas. Reviewers appreciate its robust capabilities that support the entire product lifecycle, making it a strong choice for organizations focused on digital transformation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aras Innovator
Community Edition
Free
50 Users Per Year
Limited to 50 named users
- Yearly Software Release
- Product Data Platform - limited features
- Composable Applications
OpenBOM
Free Trial
$0.00
1 User
Allows you to explore all OpenBOM features included in standard subscription plans
- It is a free services. Unlimited storage, unlimited number of users. Contact for more details.
Free Trial
Aras Innovator
Free Trial is available
OpenBOM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
59
8.2
657
Ease of Use
7.8
60
8.0
663
Ease of Setup
7.5
46
7.9
349
Ease of Admin
8.0
46
8.1
159
Quality of Support
7.2
56
8.7
562
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
45
8.4
152
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
59
8.8
628
Features by Category
Metadata
8.3
19
8.1
335
7.9
18
7.6
312
8.4
21
7.9
323
Data Management
9.3
20
8.0
350
7.9
18
7.7
324
8.8
20
7.7
336
9.1
20
7.8
319
Generative AI
5.6
9
6.5
179
5.5
7
6.4
175
Data Management
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.2
15
Not enough data
Dashboards
6.7
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
5.4
12
Not enough data
Collaboration
7.2
15
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
Security
8.6
14
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
8.1
14
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.1
31
7.0
223
|
Verified
7.7
29
|
Verified
7.0
225
|
Verified
6.8
29
|
Verified
7.7
253
|
Verified
7.8
30
|
Verified
7.5
235
|
Verified
CAD
8.0
30
|
Verified
8.1
239
7.8
29
|
Verified
7.8
229
7.6
29
|
Verified
7.9
229
Collaboration
7.1
27
|
Verified
7.4
220
|
Verified
7.4
29
|
Verified
7.5
223
|
Verified
7.7
28
|
Verified
7.5
222
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
7.8
232
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.2
32
|
Verified
7.8
237
|
Verified
7.8
31
|
Verified
7.8
240
|
Verified
8.3
32
|
Verified
7.6
245
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.6
30
|
Verified
8.6
289
|
Verified
8.5
29
|
Verified
8.6
294
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
8.2
282
|
Verified
7.9
30
8.3
273
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
7.9
28
|
Verified
7.3
198
|
Verified
8.2
30
|
Verified
7.2
209
|
Verified
8.1
27
|
Verified
7.1
199
|
Verified
Simulation
6.9
26
6.5
180
6.4
24
|
Verified
6.6
184
7.0
25
6.7
184
Analytics
6.6
27
|
Verified
7.1
193
|
Verified
6.6
27
|
Verified
7.6
232
|
Verified
6.9
26
|
Verified
6.9
190
|
Verified
Quality management
7.3
25
|
Verified
7.2
188
7.3
27
|
Verified
7.5
193
7.1
25
|
Verified
7.2
184
Integration
7.2
28
7.0
189
|
Verified
6.3
24
6.8
171
|
Verified
6.4
25
|
Verified
6.9
178
6.9
25
|
Verified
7.2
183
Generative AI
5.4
18
6.1
99
5.2
16
6.1
98
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aras Innovator and OpenBOM are categorized as Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Aras Innovator is categorized as Engineering Document Management
OpenBOM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aras Innovator
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
OpenBOM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Automotive
12.5%
Shipbuilding
10.9%
Computer Software
10.9%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.8%
Management Consulting
6.3%
Other
51.6%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.0%
Automotive
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Other
55.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Aras Innovator has no discussions with answers
Can I get free subscription plan for using OpenBOM personally at all times?
3 Comments
NP
Click the Support or Bot at bottom right of screen. They can be very helpful.Read more
What is the best way to add BOM's to fusison360 drawings?
3 Comments
NP
Click the Support or Bot at bottom right of screen. They can be very helpful.Read more
What is the best way to create information of a custom 3D printed part
2 Comments
CO
OpenBOM Output includes Volume for the part (mm3) and material. One exported to excel it can be easily added a column to find the cost of the specific...Read more
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