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Arena PLM & QMS
Star Rating
(436)4.2 out of 5
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Mid-Market (58.6% of reviews)
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(778)4.2 out of 5
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Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Arena PLM & QMS excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score of 76.76 compared to OpenBOM's 62.61. Users appreciate its intuitive interface, with one stating, "Arena PLM is simple to use, connects nicely with other systems, and allows for seamless team collaboration."
- According to verified reviews, OpenBOM shines in its ease of integration, particularly with its API capabilities. Users have noted that this feature allows for the development of in-house functionalities that enhance their Bill of Materials management, making it a valuable tool for customization.
- Users say that Arena PLM & QMS provides a robust cloud-based platform that ensures access to the latest product information, which is crucial for teams needing real-time updates. One user highlighted, "The cloud-based platform ensures that we always have access to the most recent product information like ECN."
- Reviewers mention that OpenBOM's initial setup is particularly user-friendly, with many finding it a breeze to get started. This ease of setup is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to implement a BOM management system quickly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Arena PLM & QMS has a strong focus on quality management, with features that connect product designs and quality processes into a single secure system. This integration is praised for enhancing collaboration and efficiency within teams.
- Users appreciate OpenBOM's capabilities in creating and updating BOMs effectively, which helps prevent parts from "falling between chairs." The direct CAD integration and real-time updates are particularly beneficial for teams managing complex projects, as noted by a user who emphasized the importance of having a single shared BOM.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
386
8.2
664
Ease of Use
8.1
393
8.0
670
Ease of Setup
8.1
194
7.9
357
Ease of Admin
8.4
138
8.1
159
Quality of Support
8.5
325
8.7
569
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
138
8.4
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
383
8.8
633
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
8.1
336
Not enough data
7.6
314
Not enough data
7.9
325
Data Management
Not enough data
8.0
350
Not enough data
7.7
325
Not enough data
7.7
336
Not enough data
7.8
319
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.5
179
Not enough data
6.4
175
Quality Management
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
7.9
66
Not enough data
8.2
68
Not enough data
Quality System
8.2
64
Not enough data
8.0
65
Not enough data
8.9
82
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
Nonconformance
8.3
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality system
9.0
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
92
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
64
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
66
|
Verified
Not enough data
Inspection Management
7.9
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.2
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
72
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Services
8.0
80
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
87
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
77
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.6
137
7.0
223
|
Verified
7.8
127
|
Verified
7.0
225
|
Verified
7.3
131
|
Verified
7.7
253
|
Verified
8.5
176
|
Verified
7.5
235
|
Verified
CAD
7.2
135
|
Verified
8.1
240
7.1
123
|
Verified
7.8
229
6.7
103
|
Verified
7.9
231
Collaboration
7.7
142
|
Verified
7.4
220
|
Verified
7.9
154
|
Verified
7.5
223
|
Verified
7.9
160
|
Verified
7.6
223
|
Verified
8.7
186
|
Verified
7.9
234
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.2
152
|
Verified
7.8
237
|
Verified
8.6
163
|
Verified
7.8
242
|
Verified
8.8
187
|
Verified
7.6
246
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.9
196
|
Verified
8.6
293
|
Verified
8.8
191
|
Verified
8.6
296
|
Verified
8.6
180
|
Verified
8.3
283
|
Verified
8.2
174
|
Verified
8.3
274
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
8.0
170
|
Verified
7.3
198
|
Verified
8.5
198
|
Verified
7.2
209
|
Verified
8.6
191
|
Verified
7.1
200
|
Verified
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
6.5
180
7.1
92
|
Verified
6.6
184
7.2
91
|
Verified
6.7
184
Analytics
7.2
125
|
Verified
7.1
193
|
Verified
6.9
106
|
Verified
7.6
232
|
Verified
7.2
103
|
Verified
6.9
190
|
Verified
Quality management
7.7
117
|
Verified
7.2
188
8.2
135
|
Verified
7.5
193
8.0
130
|
Verified
7.2
184
Integration
7.2
110
|
Verified
7.1
190
|
Verified
6.8
80
|
Verified
6.8
171
|
Verified
6.9
80
|
Verified
6.9
179
7.3
89
|
Verified
7.2
183
Generative AI
6.8
37
6.2
99
Feature Not Available
6.2
98
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Arena PLM & QMS and OpenBOM are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
Arena PLM & QMS is categorized as Quality Management (QMS) and Medical QMS
OpenBOM is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Arena PLM & QMS
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
Medical Devices
34.8%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.1%
Biotechnology
7.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.4%
Consumer Electronics
4.7%
Other
36.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.0%
Automotive
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Design
4.5%
Other
55.2%
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Discussions
What does a PLM do?
2 Comments
KA
A PLM is the gate keeper for your intellectual property, and the avenue for your manufacturer to build the product per your specificationsRead more
Is Arena PLM more cost-effective than keeping an aging Agile PLM system with limited support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Arena PLM & QMS
Yes. Arena PLM is more cost‑effective than maintaining an aging Agile PLM system with limited support. As a cloud‑native platform, Arena eliminates...Read more
What is the best way to move legacy Agile PLM data (BOMs, suppliers, documents) into Arena Cloud PLM?
1 Comment
Official Response from Arena PLM & QMS
The best way to move from legacy Agile PLM data to Arena Cloud PLM is to leverage the expertise of migration experts, such as Arena solution architects and...Read more
Can I get free subscription plan for using OpenBOM personally at all times?
3 Comments
OS
OpenBOM provides a free subscription plan for education projects and personal users such as a hobby or home projects. Check the Pricing menu on the website....Read more
What is the best way to add BOM's to fusison360 drawings?
3 Comments
OS
Hello Joel
OpenBOM provides an insert BOM table command. This command allows you to select a BOM from OpenBOM and insert it in the drawing. The main...Read more
What is the best way to sort materials?
2 Comments
OS
You can sort using any property (column) in OpenBOM. Because OpenBOM is flexible, then you can add any piece of information and use it to sort. I hope you...Read more
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