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.

OpenBOM has a clean looking UI, and allows for streamlined ordering and production planning between team members. It has helped in making procurement and inventory tracking simpler. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The workflow in OpenBOM is sometimes tedious and has too many buttons to click to do repetitive tasks. For example, I don't see any ability to add multiple rows are the same time. When you remove an item, it will ask if you want to save this choice, but doesn't actually save it. It seems difficult to do things at a large scale using the program. 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.

I really like that once its setup others without CAD licenses can get models and drawings for reference quicker than asking me. Helps on both ends since they don't have to wait for me to get things ready and I can spend more time focusing on CAD related work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am not the main user at my company for OpenBOM so I'm still not confident on setup and navigation. there is still some work involved in setup per assembly and it does seem to have to be looked over to confirm its not counting any extra parts. cool thing is that once it is setup it seems to be pretty robust to quickly update when changes are made to CAD. just need to get over the initial setup hump. 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.

I use OpenBOM to track parts in my Fusion360 projects, and I really like how it naturally integrates into my workflow with Fusion. It doesn't feel like a separate system I need to maintain manually because it pulls data straight from the design. This integration is invaluable as it eliminates the need for extra steps like exporting files or rebuilding parts lists manually whenever I tweak my design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial onboarding experience and getting used to it took some time in the beginning. The biggest onboarding challenge is understanding the workflow logic and overall data structure at the beginning. When you first start OpenBOM, it is not immediately clear how properties, catalogs, BOMs, and Fusion all work together. So more documentation to get a sense of the bigger picture in the beginning would be really helpful. Also, setting up was confusing, as I didn't really know how to install add-ons in the beginning. 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.

OpenBOM provides a centralized and structured platform for managing bills of materials and product data. The CAD integrations are seamless, and version control is very effective in handling design changes. Its cloud-based collaboration ensures that engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams always work with accurate and up-to-date data, significantly improving overall efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While OpenBOM is feature-rich, the initial learning curve can be slightly challenging for new users. Some advanced features would benefit from additional in-app guidance or step-by-step tutorials to improve onboarding and ease of adoption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use OpenBOM for accurate cost estimation and vendor collaboration. I really value the automatic cost roll-up feature since it lets me change the price of a single component, and OpenBOM automatically recalculates the total cost for every assembly that uses it. This real-time visibility into our margins is incredibly valuable. I also like the 'Team Views' feature because it lets us share specific data with external vendors without exposing our entire intellectual property, achieving a great balance between transparency and security. The integration with Fusion360 and Google Drive is also a big plus, making it easy to manage BOM data efficiently within my existing tools. Additionally, the initial setup was fairly straightforward, with useful default templates that got us started quickly, and customizing them as needed was a breeze. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The User Interface (UI) feels a bit dated and isn't always intuitive. Navigating between the Dashboard, Catalogs, and BOMs requires more clicks than it should. It takes some time for new team members to learn where specific buttons or settings are hidden. A more modern, streamlined look would make the daily workflow much smoother. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.