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OpenBOM

Overview

What is OpenBOM?

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…

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OpenBOM is powerful & easily deployed for a start-up company

Rating: 9 out of 10
November 17, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
OpenBOM is a key tool for use in several facets of the company: It allows for us to have a central location of approved parts for production, authorized & disqualified ven...
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Verified user
Director
OpenBOM3 years of experience

Great tool for BOM management; can hardly stand a fight with PLM solutions, while pricing gets close

Rating: 6 out of 10
November 15, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We are trying to use OpenBOM for cross-department collaboration between engineering, mechanical design, and purchasing/procurement.
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Alex Pyshkin
C-Level Executive - Research & Development
Head of R&D
notAnotherOne, Inc.
OpenBOM1 year of experience

Great product. Easy to implement.

Rating: 8 out of 10
June 10, 2021
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
[OpenBOM is] used be mechanical engineering team to track BOMs [and] used by manufacturing team to order parts / track inventory[.]
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Verified user
Engineer
OpenBOM1 year of experience
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Pricing

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Professional User

$25.00

Cloud
per month

Professional Team

$175.00

Cloud
per month

Company

$375.00

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.openbom.com/pricing

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $25 per month
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Product Demos

OpenBOM Search 101

YouTube

OpenBOM Best Practices - Product, Parts, BOMs

YouTube

OpenBOM 5 min demo

YouTube

OpenBOM Data Modeling Demo - Part1

YouTube

OpenBOM for Onshape - demo of multi-level BOM from linked documents

YouTube

OpenBOM for SOLIDWORKS PDM PROFESSIONAL. Workflow Integration.

YouTube
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Product Details

What is OpenBOM?

OpenBOM Video

In this video, we give you a few minutes' introduction about what is OpenBOM and what it can do for you and for your company. Check this out.

OpenBOM Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo
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Comparisons

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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Excellent Customer Support: Users have praised the excellent customer support provided by OpenBOM, with many stating that they received quick and clear responses to their queries. Custom videos and solution development were also appreciated by some reviewers.

Simplicity and Flexibility: The simplicity and flexibility of the software make it accessible for small to medium-sized businesses, according to users. This enables them to easily integrate OpenBOM into their existing workflows and import new databases, improving efficiency.

Continuous Updates and Improvements: Reviewers value the continual updates and improvements made by the OpenBOM team. They appreciate that the software stays up-to-date, ensuring that users always have access to the latest features and enhancements.

Confusing User Interface: Many users have found the user interface of OpenBOM to be confusing, particularly when it comes to navigating the central parts database and distinguishing between public and private properties. Some reviewers have also mentioned that modifying public properties does not update for old data, leading to inconsistencies.

Integration Difficulties: Several users encountered difficulties with integration while using OpenBOM. They specifically mentioned the lack of integration with SolidWorks and ERP systems as a major drawback.

Organization Challenges: Users have reported issues with organization and confusion in managing CAD files and subassemblies within OpenBOM. This has resulted in inefficiencies and difficulties in locating specific parts or transferring data to Excel.

Based on user reviews, users recommend trying OpenBOM as a good tool with great potential. They suggest taking advantage of the free trial to evaluate its capabilities and see if it meets their needs.

OpenBOM is highly recommended as an affordable option for managing bills of materials (BOMs). Users mention that it is a low-cost ERP system suitable for smaller companies, especially those involved in internal product development. They highlight the value and cost-effectiveness of OpenBOM in comparison to other global inventory software.

Users appreciate the ease of use and functionality offered by OpenBOM. They find it useful for organizing BOMs, managing assemblies and subassemblies, and generating detailed lists of components with different parameters. The ability to export this information as PDF or Excel files is also appreciated. Some users recommend building catalog templates in OpenBOM for quicker information population.

Overall, OpenBOM is recommended as an excellent product for programmers, a valuable all-in-one solution for purchasing and BOM management, and a time-saving upgrade from spreadsheet-based BOMs. While some mention minor quirks or pricing concerns for smaller companies, the general consensus is that OpenBOM is worth pursuing due to its affordability, functionality, and potential to streamline BOM creation and management.

Reviews

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OpenBOM is powerful & easily deployed for a start-up company

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
November 17, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
OpenBOM
3 years of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
OpenBOM is a key tool for use in several facets of the company: It allows for us to have a central location of approved parts for production, authorized & disqualified vendors in our vendor list, and obviously our production BOM. By having this centralized, it allows for all users to have a single point of reference, avoiding conflicts or uncoordinated databases of information.
Pros and Cons
  • Flexibility with an ability to work within defined structure
  • Configuration management
  • Vendor management (active/watch/disqualified)
  • Accessibility to the design team for discussions/ understanding of functions.
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
Most Important Features
  • Cost (subscription fees)
  • Cost/ Time for entry & maintenance
Return on Investment
  • My company has avoided (literally) hundreds of misconfigurations, saving us months of development cycle time.
  • We have been able to streamline vendor management/ approval (or disqualification), reducing the overall time from ~8 hours to
Other Software Used
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Great tool for BOM management; can hardly stand a fight with PLM solutions, while pricing gets close

Rating: 6 out of 10
Incentivized
November 15, 2021
AP
Alex Pyshkin
Head of R&D
notAnotherOne, Inc. (Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
OpenBOM
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We are trying to use OpenBOM for cross-department collaboration between engineering, mechanical design, and purchasing/procurement.
Pros and Cons
  • E-BOM management with an intuitive interface.
  • Import/export from/to popular systems.
Likelihood to Recommend
I believe the main fit is a collaboration between a limited number of departments (most likely, between EE (up to some extent) and ID/MD; less so - for purchasing/procurement). Some important features are present only at higher-priced tiers, at which price point some better-known/established alternatives can be considered.
Most Important Features
  • Intuitive interface.
  • Import/export.
  • Features, which suit different depts. needs.
Return on Investment
  • We are yet to establish the ROI at a given subscription tier and compare it to other similar-priced solutions.
Alternatives Considered
OpenBOM is mainly BOM-centric, whilst PLM solutions have much wider functionality, suitable for cross-department activities. We are in constant search and evaluation of a one-fits-all solution and, I must say, after a price spike, OpenBOM doesn't look as attractive as it used to.

Great product. Easy to implement.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
June 10, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
OpenBOM
1 year of experience
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
[OpenBOM is] used be mechanical engineering team to track BOMs [and] used by manufacturing team to order parts / track inventory[.]
Pros and Cons
  • Simplicity
  • Ease of implementation
  • Ease of updating
Likelihood to Recommend
[OpenBOM is well suited for] small companies with limited resources to implement PDM packages. Transitions from spreadsheet based bom to a more legit package.
Most Important Features
  • Similarity to spreadsheets
  • Cloud based
  • Catalog based BOMS
Return on Investment
  • Positive- keeping boms consistent across teams
  • Positive - ability to track inventory in some capacity
Alternatives Considered
-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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