I love the ease of generating PDFs and STEP files, which are stored in OpenBOM's cloud, allowing other team members to access the information without the option to modify it. I use the OpenBOM plugin in SolidWorks to make drawings and automatically generate 2D PDFs and 3D STEP files along with descriptions and part numbers, which streamlines the process. I also greatly value that I don't need to use space on my hard drive or a local server since everything is in OpenBOM's cloud, avoiding cumbersome folder systems on Drive and providing greater security. The transition from Excel to OpenBOM helped us a lot and has been a great advance in eliminating manual editing errors. Whenever I've had issues, customer service has responded helpfully and quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Perhaps having a mobile app that allows me to view information on my phone would be great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use OpenBOM with SolidWorks to generate a digital BOM in one click instead of manually entering part numbers, descriptions, and quantities in Excel. I like that it extracts the entire assembly structure and automatically adds visual previews of every SolidWorks part to the cloud BOM. The thumbnails make it easy for procurement and manufacturing teams to identify parts without a CAD license. I also like the virtual quality control when assembling complex hardware, and setup was very easy with not many steps. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I notice lag with deep multi-level performance. When I deal with large SolidWorks assemblies, the initial sync and cloud rendering can experience noticeable lag. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like it has integrations to most CAD platforms and ERP systems meaning I am not tied to one specific provider of CAD and I can use contractors on different platforms and we can keep the BoM up to date. It means I can give different parts of the system to different contractors to design and keep up to date. The UI is fairly easy to use and pick up. I had some issues at the start with knowing what catalogues were. Performance is good and doesn't really seem to lag or anything. Price is expensive for a start up so I'd recommend doing a start up scheme. Support and onboarding was very good Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The price is expensive if you're not a big company and early on it's nice to adopt as it's obvious the benefits are good long term. But we are paying more for open bom per year that 4 seats on solidworks with their start up program. They should consider a start up program. It was difficult to find and understand the flows through the product initially. Integrations worked okay but were not amazing so could use some work. It wasn't has good as native to the CAD packages like PDM or vault is. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find OpenBOM very helpful for tracking all of our part numbers, making the process much more streamlined compared to using Excel spreadsheets. It also ensures we don't end up with duplicate part numbers, which is a big relief. I really appreciate one of the best features, the automatic export of drawing files, which has saved us significant time that we used to spend on exporting drawings and flat files for laser cutting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It doesn't allow for multi line formulas. For example, being able to pull a solid works field for area and multiplying that against the material price per area for a raw material from a raw material catalog. I'm hoping this feature is implemented eventually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that OpenBOM keeps my inventory information organized and easy to access in one place. The interface is fairly straightforward, and managing parts, quantities, and component details feels more structured. I can quickly check part information and stock availability without going through different spreadsheets, and it’s easier to keep information updated and share it with my team. This saves time and helps me avoid mistakes when tracking inventory. The initial setup was fairly straightforward, and adding inventory data didn’t take much effort. OpenBOM is useful for tracking components and improving team collaboration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the interface could be a little more intuitive for new users, since some inventory tasks and advanced options take time to understand. I’d like a simpler dashboard, better search and filtering for finding parts, more customizable inventory reports, and easier export options. Connecting OpenBOM with Excel and other product management tools would also be useful for keeping inventory records updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how OpenBOM keeps product information, inventory details, supplier data, and purchasing information organised in one place. It helps me track products, manage purchasing, and reduce the confusion of separate spreadsheets and manual records. Having related data connected makes it easier to find details when I need them. The simple organisation makes daily work easier, saves time, and can make teamwork and daily operations smoother. Creating an account was easy, and the platform looks well organised. My first impression is good, and it looks useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I haven’t found any major issues yet, but some features take a little time to understand as a new user. Importing product data and learning the features may also take some time. A simple step-by-step setup guide, beginner tutorials, clear labels, tooltips, and a quick introduction to the main features would make it easier to get started and navigate OpenBOM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is the ability to link 3D files to the BOM, with their versions, and the ability to easily generate different versions of the BOM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like least is that to make changes within a BOM that has many assemblies, when you want to change a reference you have to keep changing and generating many Change Requests and Change Orders; it would be good if it were more automatic and you made a single Change order/Change request. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenBOM has proven to be an invaluable tool in our product development and manufacturing processes. This cloud-based platform offers a comprehensive suite of features that simplifies bill of materials (BOM) management and enhances collaboration among team members and suppliers.

One of the standout features of OpenBOM is its user-friendly interface, which makes it easy to create, edit, and organize BOMs. The intuitive drag-and-drop functionality allows for seamless manipulation of BOM structures, and the ability to specify quantities, add descriptions, and manage revisions ensures accuracy and clarity throughout the development cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the main drawbacks of OpenBOM is its limited scalability. The platform struggles to handle large and complex BOMs, causing significant lag and performance issues. This becomes particularly problematic when dealing with extensive product structures or projects with numerous revisions. The slow response times can be frustrating and hinder productivity, especially when working in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the synchronization of OpenBOM with SolidWorks. As an engineer and designer, I find it easy to update and save parts directly through the OpenBOM plugin for SolidWorks, without having to access the OpenBOM platform. This makes things much easier as it allows me to efficiently fill in the necessary fields as a designer. Additionally, it saves time and repetitive work by not having to manually convert a part into a single body in SolidWorks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One issue I find with OpenBOM is in the synchronization part with SolidWorks. Often in design, it is necessary to work with multiple bodies within the same file, but OpenBOM does not recognize these different "bodies" and does not allow assigning different part numbers. This complicates the process as a separate STEP file must be generated for each body and synchronized manually. This lack of integration means that OpenBOM cannot recognize bodies within the same file to automatically assign different part numbers, which should be an improvement considering the reality of design in SolidWorks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is how OpenBOM keeps our design data organized. The SolidWorks add-in pulls the BOM straight from our assemblies, and when a part is updated, the new revision is tracked automatically, so the team always works from the latest files instead of chasing outdated versions. The catalogs let us keep part information in one place and reuse it across projects, which has cut down on duplicate entries and data-entry mistakes.

The interface is clean and intuitive. Switching between single-level, multi-level, and flattened BOM views makes it easy to review a full product or drill into a specific subassembly. Performance has been solid; even larger assemblies load and update quickly, and changes sync across the team without delays.

Onboarding was straightforward. New team members picked it up with little training, and the support team has been responsive when we had questions. The smart features, like automatic data mapping from SolidWorks properties and quick search across catalogs, save a lot of manual work.

For the price, it's been well worth it. We've replaced the spreadsheets we used to rebuild for every revision, which saves us hours on each design change and reduces costly ordering errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There isn't much I dislike, but there are a few areas that could improve. Some of the more advanced features, like custom properties, formulas, and catalog configuration, take time to learn, and the documentation for them could be more detailed. The SolidWorks integration works well overall, but occasionally property mapping needs manual cleanup when our file properties aren't set up consistently. I'd also like more flexible reporting and export options so we could create custom BOM reports without extra formatting in Excel. Finally, pricing can add up as you add more users, which may be a consideration for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.