Autodesk Upchain vs Nora IPLM

Autodesk Upchain8.9Visit Nora IPLM8.6Visit

Higher score Autodesk Upchain #4 in Bill of Materials Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Try Autodesk Upchain

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Nora IPLM #7 in Bill of Materials Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Nora IPLM

• Autodesk Upchain fits best

  Fusion-centric product development teams

• Nora IPLM fits best

  Teams prioritizing secure BOM collaboration

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Side by side

Feature	Autodesk Upchain 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Nora IPLM 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#4 in Bill of Materials Software	#7 in Bill of Materials Software
Best for	Fusion-centric product development teams	Teams prioritizing secure BOM collaboration
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not checked yet	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Community, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Compliance	SSO/SAML	GDPR, 2FA
Integrations	5 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Autodesk Upchain 4/5 · Nora IPLM 5/5
Revision control	✓	✓
Multi-level BOMs	✓	✓
BOM comparison	✓	✓
Change workflows	✓	✓
Inventory integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Max BOM levels	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Compares BOM structures and 3D model or CAD-file versions Supports configurable approval workflows for change requests Connects item, cost, status, and substitute-part data through an ERP API	Supports multi-level BOMs, revisions, comparisons, and baselines Combines change approvals with role-based permissions, MFA, and audit logs Connects engineering tools through REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations
Cons	Cloud-only deployment limits on-premises options Pricing is tied to Fusion Manage subscriptions Its strongest fit is for teams in the Autodesk ecosystem	Pricing requires contacting sales Support is listed through documentation Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring other deployment models
Our verdict	Autodesk Upchain is a cloud-based product data management system for teams handling product data, bills of materials, CAD files, revisions, and lifecycle workflows. It supports assemblies, subassemblies, and parts, making it relevant to… Read the review →	Nora IPLM is a cloud product lifecycle management platform for product, engineering, and manufacturing teams. It brings multi-level BOMs, product structures, CAD files, documents, revisions, supplier information, workflows, projects, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Autodesk Upchain — where it wins

  • Compares BOM structures and 3D model or CAD-file versions
  • Supports configurable approval workflows for change requests
  • Connects item, cost, status, and substitute-part data through an ERP API

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud-only deployment limits on-premises options
  • Pricing is tied to Fusion Manage subscriptions
  • Its strongest fit is for teams in the Autodesk ecosystem

• Nora IPLM — where it wins

  • Supports multi-level BOMs, revisions, comparisons, and baselines
  • Combines change approvals with role-based permissions, MFA, and audit logs
  • Connects engineering tools through REST APIs, webhooks, and integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Support is listed through documentation
  • Cloud deployment may not suit teams requiring other deployment models

• Autodesk Upchain8.9/10 · Paid

  A strong cloud BOM and change-management system for Fusion-centric teams.

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• Nora IPLM8.6/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A secure, workflow-focused BOM platform for teams managing complex product structures.

  Visit Nora IPLMFull verdict →