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Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
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Arena PLM & QMS
Star Rating
(417)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.4% of reviews)
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Star Rating
(761)4.2 out of 5
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Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
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AI Generated Summary
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
Arena PLM & QMS
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- BOM Management
- Document Management
- Change Management
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
369
8.2
657
Ease of Use
8.1
375
8.0
663
Ease of Setup
8.1
179
7.9
349
Ease of Admin
8.4
136
8.1
159
Quality of Support
8.5
311
8.7
562
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
136
8.4
152
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
366
8.8
628
Features by Category
Metadata
Not enough data
8.1
335
Not enough data
7.6
312
Not enough data
7.9
323
Data Management
Not enough data
8.0
350
Not enough data
7.7
324
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
76
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
7.9
64
Not enough data
8.1
67
Not enough data
Quality System
8.1
62
Not enough data
7.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
Nonconformance
8.3
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
Quality system
9.0
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk Management
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.6
63
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
65
|
Verified
Not enough data
Inspection Management
7.9
75
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
76
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
Compliance
8.2
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
61
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
71
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
81
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
Services
8.0
79
|
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
129
|
Verified
7.7
253
|
Verified
8.4
169
|
Verified
7.5
235
|
Verified
CAD
7.2
132
|
Verified
8.1
239
7.1
121
|
Verified
7.8
229
6.6
101
|
Verified
7.9
229
Collaboration
7.7
139
|
Verified
7.4
220
|
Verified
7.9
151
|
Verified
7.5
223
|
Verified
7.8
157
|
Verified
7.5
222
|
Verified
8.7
176
|
Verified
7.8
232
|
Verified
Product Data Management
8.2
150
|
Verified
7.8
237
|
Verified
8.6
159
|
Verified
7.8
240
|
Verified
8.8
178
|
Verified
7.6
245
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.9
187
|
Verified
8.6
289
|
Verified
8.7
187
|
Verified
8.6
294
|
Verified
8.5
176
|
Verified
8.2
282
|
Verified
8.2
172
|
Verified
8.3
273
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
8.0
164
|
Verified
7.3
198
|
Verified
8.5
184
|
Verified
7.2
209
|
Verified
8.5
185
|
Verified
7.1
199
|
Verified
Simulation
7.1
89
|
Verified
6.5
180
7.1
92
|
Verified
6.6
184
7.2
91
|
Verified
6.7
184
Analytics
7.1
121
|
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
134
|
Verified
7.5
193
7.9
126
|
Verified
7.2
184
Integration
7.2
108
|
Verified
7.0
189
|
Verified
6.8
80
|
Verified
6.8
171
|
Verified
6.9
79
|
Verified
6.9
178
7.3
89
|
Verified
7.2
183
Generative AI
6.8
37
6.1
99
Feature Not Available
6.1
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
33.7%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
11.3%
Biotechnology
7.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.2%
Consumer Electronics
4.9%
Other
37.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.5%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
10.0%
Automotive
7.6%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Other
55.5%
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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
Would it be possible for Arena to implement this simple feature?
1 Comment
SR
Thanks Jahan. This is on Arena's product roadmap. If you would like to discuss further, please contact your Arena account representative and they can share...Read more
How do I make a Arena project where some things can be done in parallel or in loops?
1 Comment
SR
Thanks Ricardo. I passed this question to our product team and they need more information to answer this question. Please feel free to contact me directly at...Read more
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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