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 like the simplicity and easy use of the OpenBOM interface. Once I start using it, I feel like I'm organizing everything. I also appreciate that it's very well programmed to work with other platforms like Fusion 360 and SolidWorks. The initial setup was fairly easy with some guidance and internet videos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For now i dont have any dislike 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.

What I like most about OpenBOM is the ability to assemble different BOMs with different configurators, so that everything is gathered into a single BOM, while allowing for maximum breakdown of all the elements of our product. I also find it very useful for coordinating and assigning all the part numbers of the parts and components, especially in a complex product like a car with several BOMs that form a unit. Additionally, organizationally it is very helpful as it allows for current tracking of different versions of a component, which makes it easier to locate old parts installed in previous products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For me, an area for improvement would be the configurators. Although they already exist and are used, it is somewhat costly to introduce them when it comes to inter-relating several BOMs into one and taking into account all the configurators you need. Simply a more intuitive relationship where you can apply configurators to all the BOMs without having to have a dedicated section for them. I miss some initial guidance/training. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Inventory tracking, and drag and dop assemblies from solidworks on the platform I did not pay for the product, nor was I told how much it is. However, I consider it the cost of hiring another employee. So, if it works how we intend it to and helps designers save time, then I would say it is worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost and training to on board employeess 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 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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