OpenBOM vs. SAP PLM

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
OpenBOM
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
OpenBOM is a digital network-based platform that manages Product data and connects manufacturers and their supply networks from the company of the same name in Boston. OpenBOM enables users to share and collaborate data using online Bill of Materials from initial design through all stages of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.
$25
per month
SAP PLM
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
SAP PLM is one component of the SAP Business Suite which also includes ERP, CRM, SCM, etc.N/A
Pricing
OpenBOMSAP PLM
Editions & Modules
Professional User
$25.00
per month
Professional Team
$175.00
per month
Company
$375.00
per month
Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
OpenBOMSAP PLM
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Ratings
OpenBOMSAP PLM
Likelihood to Recommend
7.6
(3 ratings)
9.9
(4 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
4.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
OpenBOMSAP PLM
Likelihood to Recommend
OpenBOM
OpenBOM is well suited for users who require the ability to have a "structured sandbox" when it comes to part, BOM, and vendor management. By having this structure, it allows for consistent capturing of key information, in a structured way, while also being dynamic where approved users can modify the information without too much overhead. We're using it for a medical device.
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SAP
SAP PLM is well suited for any industry that needs to track the creation of a product from the raw material stage all the way to the shipped product. I do not think it would be well suited for very small companies which do not have any materials, products, and inventory to track.
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Pros
OpenBOM
  • E-BOM management with an intuitive interface.
  • Import/export from/to popular systems.
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SAP
  • Provides lower-cost calculation
  • This makes processes related to the product consistent, efficient, and simpler.
  • It manages product development, support, and recycling projects effectively.
  • It allows us to control the whole process.
  • It allows us to see the future status of the products.
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Cons
OpenBOM
  • Consistent log-off/ log-ins required (despite saying stay logged in)
  • Default "custom use" of fields (vs. requiring the user to check this each time a new parameter is selected).
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SAP
  • Implementation Challenges.
  • Not a one product fits all — each organization to customize a lot to accommodate their own processes.
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Usability
OpenBOM
No answers on this topic
SAP
SAP PLM is very difficult to use for beginners.
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Support Rating
OpenBOM
No answers on this topic
SAP
Once implemented, it provides seamless integration between PLM and ERP systems.
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Alternatives Considered
OpenBOM
-We selected for ease of use and ease of implementation -We wanted to keep our overhead low -We wanted to track some inventory and this was helpful for that in a lightweight manner
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SAP
SAP PLM encompasses SAP BW and SAP PRD. We tend to focus more on the SAP PRD portion as it directly involves more closely to production. We selected SAP PLM because it gives us a great visibility in the life cycle of materials, products and overall costs. SAP PLM compliments the other packages very well
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Return on Investment
OpenBOM
  • We are yet to establish the ROI at a given subscription tier and compare it to other similar-priced solutions.
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SAP
  • Accurately able to order raw materials which are necessary for the current production run, thus reducing overhead.
  • The negative impact would be the initial cost of the software and how long it would take to ROI that cost.
  • It has allowed us to control batches of product creation much more closer and have the ability to cut some erroneous costs which were found in large batches.
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