# GrabCAD Workbench vs OpenBOM Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that GrabCAD Workbench excels in **version control** , with users appreciating its completely free service that is fast and efficient for hardware development, especially when using SolidWorks.
- **Users say** OpenBOM offers impressive **flexibility** in data modeling, allowing users to configure saved views tailored to their individual needs, which enhances repeatable tasks and overall usability.
- **Reviewers mention** that GrabCAD Workbench is particularly **easy to set up** , with a quick onboarding process that allows users to start jobs using multiple formats without hassle, making it ideal for small teams.
- **According to verified reviews** , OpenBOM shines in its **integration capabilities** , particularly with Fusion software, enabling seamless syncing of parts added in either platform, which users find very convenient.
- **G2 reviewers highlight** that while GrabCAD Workbench has a higher score in **quality of support** , OpenBOM still provides solid assistance, with users noting its well-organized website and quick item search functionality.
- **Users report** that GrabCAD Workbench has a strong focus on **workflow management** , with features that support efficient collaboration among small teams, although OpenBOM's overall user satisfaction is higher, indicating a broader appeal.



| | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 27 | 783 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $0.00 1 User | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### GrabCAD Workbench

**Not enough data**

### OpenBOM

Pros:
- Ease of Use (106 reviews)
- BOM Management (96 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (41 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (31 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (664 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.0 (670 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (362 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (159 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (568 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 8.4 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (632 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### GrabCAD Workbench

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### OpenBOM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Free Trial

Price: $0.00 1 User

Description: Allows you to explore all OpenBOM features included in standard subscription plans

Key Features:
- It is a free services. Unlimited storage, unlimited number of users. Contact for more details. 

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/openbom/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Product Data Management (PDM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GrabCAD Workbench** | 9.0/10 | 5 |
| **OpenBOM** | 7.5/10 | 375 |

#### Metadata

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Repository** | Not enough data | 8.1 (333 reviews) | 
| **Taxonomy** | Not enough data | 7.6 (309 reviews) | 
| **Types** | Not enough data | 7.9 (320 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Version Control** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.0 (347 reviews) | 
| **Alignment** | Not enough data | 7.6 (321 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 7.7 (331 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.8 (314 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.5 (179 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 6.4 (175 reviews) | 

### Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **GrabCAD Workbench** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenBOM** | 7.4/10 | 332 |

#### New Product Introduction

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ideation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (221 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time-to-market** | Not enough data | 7.0 (224 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Cost estimating** | Not enough data | 7.7 (253 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product approval** | Not enough data | 7.5 (234 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### CAD

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **CAD Models** | Not enough data | 8.1 (240 reviews) | 
| **CAD Options** | Not enough data | 7.8 (230 reviews) | 
| **Conversion** | Not enough data | 7.9 (231 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supplier alignment** | Not enough data | 7.4 (219 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | 7.5 (222 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Development** | Not enough data | 7.6 (222 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (235 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Product Data Management

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Product Metadata** | Not enough data | 7.8 (237 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Quality** | Not enough data | 7.8 (243 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 7.6 (248 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Bill of Materials

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **BOM management** | Not enough data | 8.5 (289 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-level BOM** | Not enough data | 8.6 (292 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM Types** | Not enough data | 8.2 (278 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **BOM visualization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Engineering Change Management

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **ECR Workflows** | Not enough data | 7.3 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Change Management** | Not enough data | 7.2 (208 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **ECO Management** | Not enough data | 7.1 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Simulation

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Testing** | Not enough data | 6.5 (179 reviews) | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.6 (183 reviews) | 
| **Optimization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (184 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.1 (193 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Costing** | Not enough data | 7.6 (232 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Product Intelligence** | Not enough data | 6.9 (190 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Quality management

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Quality planning** | Not enough data | 7.2 (188 reviews) | 
| **Traceability** | Not enough data | 7.5 (194 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.2 (184 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 7.1 (190 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **MES** | Not enough data | 6.8 (171 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **PIM** | Not enough data | 6.9 (179 reviews) | 
| **Maintenance** | Not enough data | 7.2 (183 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.2 (99 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 6.2 (98 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Product Data Management (PDM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-data-management-pdm)


**Unique to OpenBOM (1):** [Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | GrabCAD Workbench | OpenBOM | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 66.7% | 75.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.8% | 21.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.5% | 3.4% | 

### By Industry

#### GrabCAD Workbench

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 24.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 12.0%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 12.0%
- **Design:** 8.0%
- **Utilities:** 4.0%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.0%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 4.0%
- **Military:** 4.0%
- **Machinery:** 4.0%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### OpenBOM

- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 16.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 10.0%
- **Automotive:** 7.8%
- **Manufacturing:** 6.1%
- **Design:** 4.5%
- **Medical Devices:** 4.5%
- **Industrial Automation:** 4.0%
- **Aviation & Aerospace:** 3.7%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.4%
- **Machinery:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 36.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to GrabCAD Workbench

- [SolidWorks PDM](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks-pdm/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Autodesk Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-vault/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (54 reviews)
- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (938 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (728 reviews)
- [Altium Develop](https://www.g2.com/products/altium-develop/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (996 reviews)
- [Synergis Adept](https://www.g2.com/products/synergis-adept/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (201 reviews)
- [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (119 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenBOM

- [Teamcenter](https://www.g2.com/products/teamcenter/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (938 reviews)
- [Autodesk Fusion Manage](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion-manage/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (114 reviews)
- [Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (441 reviews)
- [Windchill](https://www.g2.com/products/ptc-windchill/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Aras Innovator](https://www.g2.com/products/aras-innovator/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (119 reviews)
- [Onshape](https://www.g2.com/products/onshape/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (695 reviews)
- [Duro](https://www.g2.com/products/duro/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [Propel](https://www.g2.com/products/propel-propel/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (144 reviews)
- [Odoo MRP](https://www.g2.com/products/odoo-mrp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (18 reviews)
- [Kinetic](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (728 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### GrabCAD Workbench

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenBOM

- Title: [Can I get free subscription plan for using OpenBOM personally at all times?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-free-subscription-plan-for-using-openbom-personally-at-all-times) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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...."
- Title: [What is the best way to add BOM's to fusison360 drawings?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51158-what-is-the-best-way-to-add-bom-s-to-fusison360-drawings) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is the best way to sort materials?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/35383-what-is-the-best-way-to-sort-materials) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What is the best way to create information of a custom 3D printed part](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27544-what-is-the-best-way-to-create-information-of-a-custom-3d-printed-part) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "OpenBOM allows you to import information from different sources - CAD systems (using add-ins), excel/google spreadsheets, or enter it manually. In your case,..."
- Title: [What is OpenBOM used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openbom-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "OpenBOM helps you to manage product information such as CAD files, Items, BOM, changes, inventory, RFQ, purchase orders. It helps you to integrate data..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/grabcad-workbench-vs-openbom)