I like that OpenBOM allows me to forget about the complex folder structures in Fusion 360 to control versions and perform quick saves directly from Fusion. It is very useful that it eliminates the use of Excel for controlling parts and versions, and it helps ensure that everyone has access to the information. When companies grow, communication can become complicated, but OpenBOM makes it easier for everyone to be informed about changes, avoiding errors due to lack of information. I also deduce that the integration of the software across the entire team was good, as it was quick compared to other software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Version and revision control of CAD or 3D files falls short. I would like it to be structured differently so that I can choose versions of the piece without them appearing as different components in OpenBOM. In the catalog section, I have as many rows of components as there are revisions of the pieces. I find it inconvenient for it to be this way. I would prefer it to be a grouping or dropdown. 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With OpenBOM constantly evolving, some of the training courses and videos are a bit out of date.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.

I appreciate that OpenBOM gives us the opportunity to effectively create and update BOMs for projects without parts falling between chairs and that it's helpful for creating part lists for kits or separate assemblies. The extraction of CAD data is a big plus as it saves a lot of time. I find it really useful for structuring information in easy-to-use and edit forms. I love that I can manipulate BOMs and properties to always use relevant data and format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Sometimes it doesn't extract pictures.

2. Sometimes it compiles BOMs into Excel with half of my chosen properties missing.

3. It doesn't have a 'Collapse all' function.

4. I would be glad to have a 'Generate part number' function that allows linking a duplicated BOM to a new assembly without loading it to OpenBOM. We often copy our projects and then make changes according to client needs, which can lead to duplication conflicts.

5. Some drawings doesn't load correctly into the database. PDF files can appear half-blank. It may creates a need for engenneer to spend time reviewing each.

6. Each bom loads without name. Each time i have to go through tons of boms just to comlete those names. Is there any oportunity to assign it within solidworks before loading?

7. If components have a revision i can't change their calalogue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one-click BOM update feature is really nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Instead of the linear view of all the assemblies and sub-assemblies, a tree view would be nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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 like the ease that OpenBOM offers us at different levels. Having OpenBOM connected to our CAD tool, which in this case is Fusion, has made our work much easier. We can upload parts (.steps) and drawings to OpenBOM very easily and with few steps. Additionally, the connection between different people in the company is excellent, as it is very easy to upload information from Fusion to OpenBOM and later have anyone access it to work more easily and in a very organized manner. Since I started working at the company, OpenBOM has worked very well and has met all the needs of my job, which has facilitated my position. I have already recommended this tool to some friends because it meets our needs in the company very well, so I think it deserves a very good rating for how well it works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

There is one aspect that is quite challenging for us: we have tried to upload different CAD files (.step) to the platform and it has not updated correctly. We have not been able to upload them to the platform, but we have already contacted the technical department and submitted a ticket to see if we can resolve it. We just have to wait for the update according to the emails we have received. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.