G2 Vendor Directory

OpenBOM vs. SolidWorks PDM

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricOpenBOM

by OpenBOM(Newman Cloud Inc)

SolidWorks PDM

by Dassault Systèmes

Overall rating4.24.2
Review count83180
Ease of use8.38.3
Ease of setup8.26.9
Quality of support8.98.2
Meets requirements8.58.8
NPS41.27557245.833333
Small Business74.8%51.9%
Mid-Market21.8%32.9%
Enterprise3.4%15.2%
Total page views1,825211
Total LLM citations10,7031,378

OpenBOM

OpenBOM is a cloud-native Collaborative Workspace for engineering and manufacturing teams that connects design, BOMs, procurement, and production in one real-time platform. It delivers a unified combination of PDM, Digital BOM, PLM, and lightweight ERP capabilities built around a Product Knowledge Graph, enabling teams to manage product data, changes, costs, suppliers, and orders without spreadsheets or disconnected systems. OpenBOM helps engineering and manufacturing organizations: -Streamline CAD data management with built-in multi-CAD add-ins.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • BOM Management
  • CAD Integration
  • Features
  • Collaboration
  • Intuitive

SolidWorks PDM

SOLIDWORKS PDM (Product Data Management) is a comprehensive solution designed to help teams efficiently manage and collaborate on product development data. By centralizing the storage of CAD models and associated documents in a secure, indexed repository, it ensures that design data is easily accessible, up-to-date, and protected against loss. Integrated seamlessly with SOLIDWORKS and Windows Explorer, SOLIDWORKS PDM streamlines workflows, automates version control, and enhances collaboration across multiple locations.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Document Management
  • CAD Integration
  • Easy Integrations