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.

Best thing for me is the flattened BOM and rollup feature. Earlier in Excel if we changed quantity of one sub-assembly, someone has to manually recalculate everything down the line - now it automatically rolls up cost and quantity across the whole structure. Second thing is multiple team members can work on same BOM at same time without "final_v2_FINAL.xlsx" type nonsense. Our purchase person sees the same live data as design team, so no more ordering from outdated list. Also catalogs are genuinely useful - we reuse lot of connectors, fasteners, marine grade hardware across products, so once item is in catalog with vendor details and cost, next BOM is much faster to build. Honestly for a small team without a full PLM budget, it gives 80% of PLM benefit at fraction of cost.

Very convenient integration of PLM and PDM tools that provides a unified UX. Good support when issues do come up.