I like that OpenBOM is web-based, which means my team of volunteers can access it easily. I also appreciate the level of support from the team and their fast response to queries, which really sets OpenBOM apart. The initial setup was very easy with support from the team, as we could easily upload and integrate our existing Excel-based BOM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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I like how OpenBOM simplifies the creation and maintenance of bills of materials, allowing my engineering and purchasing team to work together much more efficiently. The integration with CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360 is a major advantage, as we can export BOMs directly without rework. Another positive feature is the real-time collaboration, which eliminates the endless exchange of spreadsheets via email and reduces version errors. Additionally, the initial setup of OpenBOM was quick and practical, thanks to being a cloud solution. Within a few hours, we were already generating bills of materials and integrating with our CAD. There is a learning curve, but the tutorials and support helped a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface could be more intuitive for new users, as the initial learning curve is a bit steep. Additionally, some integrations with ERP systems still require manual adjustments, which could be more automated. Native connectors and automatic synchronization would make the process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The moment I realized this was different was when I shared a BOM with our procurement guy. He saw my changes in real-time without me having to email him a new file or ask him to follow up with excel or document files sometimes. It sounds small, but it saved our team about three hours of back-and-forth that day. It makwes huge impact sometimes on the productivity hours. Spreadsheets I m still not sure how we could attach the product or material images for reference. But OpenBom does that automatically every time in a organised way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took sometime to figure out the 'Catalog' logic versus the 'BOM' logic, but once that clicked, it made our entire library much cleaner. ;) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As a maker who isn't building for commercial gain I really appreciate companies that make their software available for free. OpenBOM does exactly what I was looking for - produces a BOM with dimensions that I can then feed into an AI to optimising cutting and reduce material use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's not immediately clear that updates to the design are correctly reflected to the BOM. I was also looking for an option to delete all data quickly in just one or two steps. If that capability is present, I didn't find it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like OpenBOM's simple, robust interface, especially how it integrates with Onshape. It provides a fast way to generate part numbers and synchronize metadata from CAD to BOMs, even when dealing with multiple parts and assemblies. I appreciate that I can create numbers and data for complete assemblies in one operation without having to copy and paste any data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I have parts in an assembly that I do not want in the BOM and do not want to allocate a part number. My only option is to exclude from Onshape BOM which is not ideal. I would like an easier way for OpenBOM to ignore some parts. Also, the setup was a little slow as OpenBOM had/has a few bugs where it generates a warning of a problem even when there was no issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use OpenBOM to categorize our products and understand the hierarchy setup. I like the API; it's useful for us to query our products. It allows us to programmatically query it as a source of truth and identify how various parts fit together. The initial setup of OpenBOM was very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The API sometimes returns a 500 error unexpectedly, maybe when it's supposed to rate limit, I can't tell. The flattened BOMs endpoint is sort of awkward to use, but it's the most effective thing to get all the components of a single BOM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It’s very easy to learn and use effectively. After my company decided to implement it, I noticed an almost immediate increase in productivity because it integrated so seamlessly into our typical workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So far, I haven’t had any complaints about the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Very convenient integration of PLM and PDM tools that provides a unified UX. Good support when issues do come up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Locking/unlocking files can be unintuitive when multiple people are working within the same folder. Not really an OpenBOM issue but this is exacerbated by the fact SolidWorks tends to consider any file that gets opened as modified, which leads to unexpected conflicts with files shared between subassemblies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Saved Views (Configured columns to show and optional their data values) help with repeatable tasks, per a users individual needs

You can model your data in OpenBOM as you wish. That gives a lot of options and flexibility to map data per your needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I would maybe also like to see conditional rules/logic formulas so that I don't have to use API scripts, or more events options to trigger those scripts. If you want PLM based rules for determining lifecycle for example and automated downstream data changes, right now it's manual data entry like in excel, which means manual data maintenance, or figuring out some API customization. I understand this is a design direction choice: connected Excel for BOMs first, then build on that principle to help solve real engineering workflow problems. The flexibility of the platform is an asset, so I'm OK with that for the time being, as they continue to try and find the right balance of workflows vs functionality over time as the platform evolves. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about OpenBOM is its simplicity combined with efficiency. The direct integration with CAD eliminates manual tasks and ensures data accuracy, while real-time collaboration allows engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to always work with up-to-date information. Additionally, version control provides security and traceability, and the intuitive interface makes it easy for the team to adopt without the need for complex training. The initial setup of OpenBOM was surprisingly simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although OpenBOM is extremely useful for integrating CAD and managing bill of materials, I believe it could evolve in some areas. The integrations with ERP still require additional effort, and the customization of reports is limited. Furthermore, in very large projects, the performance could be more optimized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.