Compare OpenBOM and SAP PLM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (72.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 1 User
No pricing available
OpenBOM
Star Rating
(772)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 plansSAP PLM
Star Rating
(66)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP PLMSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that OpenBOM excels in user experience, with many praising its easy integration and cloud-based BOM management. Users appreciate the real-time updates and revision control, which significantly enhance collaboration and reduce manual work.
- Users say that SAP PLM offers robust capabilities for managing product data across the entire lifecycle. Reviewers highlight its ability to integrate various data types, such as CAD drawings and BOM preparation, making it a comprehensive tool for enterprise-level needs.
- According to verified reviews, OpenBOM's initial setup is notably straightforward, with users finding it a breeze to get started. This contrasts with SAP PLM, where some users have mentioned challenges in configuration, indicating a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that SAP PLM provides strong support for collaboration and integration, which is essential for larger organizations. However, OpenBOM's focus on small businesses allows it to cater more effectively to the specific needs of smaller teams, as reflected in its higher satisfaction ratings.
- Users appreciate OpenBOM's API capabilities, which allow for the development of in-house features that integrate seamlessly with their Bill of Materials. This flexibility is a significant advantage for teams looking to customize their workflows, something that SAP PLM does not emphasize as strongly.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while SAP PLM has a solid reputation in enterprise settings, OpenBOM's user-friendly interface and effective BOM management tools make it a preferred choice for small businesses, as evidenced by its higher ratings in ease of use and support quality.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
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.
SAP PLM
No pricing availableFree Trial
OpenBOM
Free Trial is available
SAP PLM
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.2
662
7.5
47
Ease of Use
8.0
668
6.7
47
Ease of Setup
7.9
354
7.0
29
Ease of Admin
8.1
159
7.8
26
Quality of Support
8.7
567
7.6
45
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
152
7.9
26
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
633
6.4
45
Features by Category
Metadata
8.1
335
Not enough data
7.6
312
Not enough data
7.9
323
Not enough data
Data Management
8.0
350
Not enough data
7.7
324
Not enough data
7.7
336
Not enough data
7.8
319
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
179
Not enough data
6.4
175
Not enough data
New Product Introduction
7.0
223
|
Verified
7.8
17
7.0
225
|
Verified
7.5
18
|
Verified
7.7
253
|
Verified
8.1
15
|
Verified
7.5
235
|
Verified
8.4
16
|
Verified
CAD
8.1
240
7.3
14
|
Verified
7.8
229
7.3
14
|
Verified
7.9
230
7.9
16
|
Verified
Collaboration
7.4
220
|
Verified
7.4
19
|
Verified
7.5
223
|
Verified
7.2
18
|
Verified
7.5
222
|
Verified
7.6
19
|
Verified
7.9
234
|
Verified
8.1
20
|
Verified
Product Data Management
7.8
238
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
7.8
241
|
Verified
7.8
19
|
Verified
7.6
246
|
Verified
8.2
19
|
Verified
Bill of Materials
8.6
292
|
Verified
8.1
19
|
Verified
8.6
296
|
Verified
8.1
19
|
Verified
8.3
283
|
Verified
8.6
19
|
Verified
8.3
274
|
Verified
7.9
18
|
Verified
Engineering Change Management
7.3
198
|
Verified
8.0
20
|
Verified
7.2
209
|
Verified
8.8
18
|
Verified
7.1
200
|
Verified
8.0
18
|
Verified
Simulation
6.5
180
7.6
14
6.6
184
7.6
14
|
Verified
6.7
184
Feature Not Available
Analytics
7.1
193
|
Verified
7.7
18
|
Verified
7.6
232
|
Verified
7.8
18
|
Verified
6.9
190
|
Verified
7.4
17
|
Verified
Quality management
7.2
188
7.9
18
|
Verified
7.5
193
8.0
17
|
Verified
7.2
184
7.6
17
|
Verified
Integration
7.0
189
|
Verified
8.4
19
|
Verified
6.8
171
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
6.9
179
7.8
15
|
Verified
7.2
183
8.0
15
|
Verified
Generative AI
6.2
99
Not enough data
6.2
98
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenBOM and SAP PLM are categorized as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Unique Categories
OpenBOM is categorized as Product Data Management (PDM)
SAP PLM has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OpenBOM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP PLM
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
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
16.6%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
9.9%
Automotive
7.7%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Design
4.5%
Other
55.2%
Automotive
15.3%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Oil & Energy
8.5%
Consumer Goods
6.8%
Other
47.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
How to manage yield scenario in recipe development from ootb solution.
1 Comment
KB
Hi, you need to use by Product entry with negative Qty in formula which will not shown in calculations, Make sure you defined specification for byproducts...Read more
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