OpenBOM Reviews & Product Details

OpenBOM felt very strong as i wanted something lightweight, flexible and cloud based software without any complexity like other similar softwares.It provides real time collaboration,seamless CAD integration with popular tools like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.Data management is flexible here plus BOM creation is very easy.Some upsides of OpenBOM are Faster setup,Low cost, Accurate and very useful for agile product development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There are some points that i didn't like about OpenBOM.Like UI/UX seems outdated, There are limited number of features, While using it i faced some integration gaps and syncing issues, Not ideal for complex needs, Occasional bugs, etc.So i can say openBOM works best for lightweight,collaborative BOM management but not for deep enterprise PLM features and very good UI/UX. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about OpenBOM is the versatility it adds to SolidWorks. Being able to manage BOMs in a more flexible, cloud-based environment feels like it has a lot of potential, especially for teams working on collaborative projects such as Formula SAE. I also really appreciate that OpenBOM reached out to support our FSAE team; it shows they’re genuinely interested in helping students and engineering programs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The biggest downside I’ve run into so far is getting OpenBOM to work reliably in my setup—specifically when running SolidWorks through Parallels. The integration hasn’t been as straightforward as I expected, and troubleshooting compatibility issues has taken more time than I anticipated.

I think clearer documentation and stronger support for non-standard environments, like virtual machines, would make a big difference. Once everything is working, I can see the value, but the initial setup and integration process has definitely been challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how OpenBOM seamlessly integrates with Fusion 360, making it super easy for me to generate BOMs directly from my CAD designs. Also I now used it with the solidworks and the experience is super good because our intern students also learned how the procurement and all this work. So it makes easy for them to procure the things via openbom through cad software.recent changes like integration with ECAD,ERP and PLM system helps a lot and make the works easy.Also the cloud platform which is like access anytime from anywhere and we don't have to take care of worry about our data.The AI agent integration which can process excel,CAD, and structured files conversationally and other thing that it detects the BOM relationship when we deleted some items.The training course are pretty good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If the GUI is changed to a more modern way, it would be more helpful. Also, there's a need for better customer support services and to enhance training and documentation for the advanced features.the cloud features is nice but whenever internet issue rises it cannot be operational.Ai feature also in beta stages need to be developed and mature fully to industrial level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Being able to select a product from different sellers at different prices using the same code, after it's been added to the BOM lists from catalogs, is a significant advantage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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The system allows for displaying images in columns and rows, sorted by size (large, medium, small) like Windows file sorting. Multiple simplified CAD file transfer options are available, such as transferring a rough sketch, then a step-by-step sketch, and finally a detailed sketch instead of a complete file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Once you learn the UI, it's incredibly useful for product and package design. It's easy to make copies of a product line and adjust the graphics to make a new product. The categorization system is great, makes it super easy to find a specific tool and what it's for and manage it's SKU. Integrations are great and the ease of use after you get the hang of it is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a big learning curve, I wish there were some more tutorial walkthroughs. Jumping into this tool with no prior knowledge of "BOM" or "tooling" is a lot! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that OpenBOM is easy to use and is lower cost than other software. It has an easy-to-see website where I can find BOMs without excessive extra features in the way. I appreciate being able to see line items easily on the website and the ability to create categories so my parts set themselves up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the file manager really unintuitive. It should be broken out into two pages where you can either look at projects mappings to local files or look at the files themselves. Instead, I have this 'design folders' to get back to the folders, and it’s unclear how I got to that first page and then how to navigate back. It feels like it should have an obvious back button or be sorted as tabs of pages. On the website, I couldn’t find the settings for projects to add or adjust one; I had to use chat GPT to help me find the navigation, which feels wrong. If I’m not allowed to edit settings due to permission it should be made obvious with a grey out settings gear and a tooltip not a missing settings button. I have an issue with my catelogs absorbing items that don’t fit the part numbering requirements I thought I set. It’s weird that this is allowed. The locking feature kind of makes sense but is very unintuitive compared to the simple check in or check out system of a typical PDM. The switch is confusing me greatly, and I feel like I’m doing it to go through the motions instead of to obtain a result I want, likely because I don’t understand it. Several tooltips mouseovers were unhelpful or confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that OpenBOM is flexible to deploy quickly compared to traditional PLM tools. It makes it easy to structure BOMs, manage revisions, and create a more centralized product data workflow without a heavy implementation lift. It's especially helpful as a lightweight bridge between spreadsheets and a full PLM system, providing ease of use and improving cross-functional visibility across Product, Operations, and Supply Chain. The initial setup was super easy, which made getting started a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Compared to more mature PLM platforms, workflow automation, change management structure, and cross-functional stage-gate visibility are somewhat limited. OpenBOM would be stronger with more built-in workflow automation to support structured approval routing across teams. A more robust change management framework with clearer revision history visibility and controlled change request workflows would also help as SKU complexity scales. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like OpenBOM's intuitive user interface, which is especially friendly for non-engineers. It eliminates many unnecessary features that other PLM software include, making it more streamlined. I love quickly updating CAD properties in an Excel-like format, which is great for pushing back to Solidworks. The platform provides our purchasing and materials management team with structured bill of materials and helpful thumbnail features. The similarity to an Excel spreadsheet is something our team is very comfortable with. Additionally, the ability to create bills of materials for kitting and inventory organization purposes improves our performance and factory efficiency. These features cut down on tedious work, translating design intent to purchasing specifications, and managing manufacturing and assembly part structuring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With OpenBOM constantly evolving, some of the training courses and videos are a bit out of date. Checking in and checking out is something that is very common in other PDM platforms, but has been removed as an option in later releases. Videos still show these features. Instead, the lock and unlock feature is present, but it acts a bit differently and confuses some engineers. More clarity and updated training videos around file manager, and how it integrates with Solidworks would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use OpenBOM for my startup in robotics as an alternative to a traditional PLM. I like that it provides multi-level BOMs, which we find preferable to using something like Excel. I enjoy that OpenBOM operates a bit like a spreadsheet, offering less bloat and red tape compared to a full PLM. It's a great balance for our small team, combining the speed and flexibility of a spreadsheet with a bit of an upgrade. Additionally, the setup was easy, which was a plus for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Unfortunately it's very clunky and unintuitive. It can be unintuitive and clunky, particularly how it syncs with Onshape. I've also seen scenarios where my work is wiped out when refreshing in Onshape. It's unclear if I did something wrong or if the bidirectional relationship between the softwares is the source of problems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.