Head-to-head · Bill of Materials Software
OpenBOM vs Dokuly
OpenBOM leads on 0 checks, Dokuly on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenBOM · 7.8/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly OpenBOM
OpenBOM scores higher on our rubric for bill of materials software: 7.8 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #21.
OpenBOM is the better fit for teams needing complete cloud BOM control. Dokuly is the better fit for open-source teams managing physical products.
- OpenBOM fits best
Teams needing complete cloud BOM control
- Dokuly fits best
Open-source teams managing physical products
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenBOM 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | Dokuly 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #14 in Bill of Materials Software | #21 in Bill of Materials Software |
| Best for | Teams needing complete cloud BOM control | Open-source teams managing physical products |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $25/seat/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, SSO/SAML, 2FA | 2FA |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenBOM 5/5 · Dokuly 5/5 | ||
| Revision control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-level BOMs | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOM comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Not checked yet |
| Max BOM levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | OpenBOM is a browser-based product data platform for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations teams. It brings together item catalogs, multi-level bills of materials, flattened BOM views, revision history, CAD files,… Read the review → |
Dokuly is an open-source product lifecycle management system for engineering and operations teams working with physical products. It brings together parts, PCBAs, assemblies, documents, purchasing, inventory, production, requirements,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenBOM — where it wins
- Multi-level BOMs, revisions, comparisons, and change approvals
- Inventory, RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier collaboration
- CAD, ERP, PDM, PLM integrations plus a REST API
Where it doesn't
- Enterprise pricing is custom
- CAD Add-ins are priced per seat and CAD system
- Advanced CAD and change controls require the Company plan
Dokuly — where it wins
- Revision workflows cover draft, review, and released states.
- Nested assemblies, PCBAs, pricing rollups, and purchase orders.
- Inventory, production lots, serials, and engineering change orders.
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting uses Docker, PostgreSQL, Django, and nginx.
- BOM exchange is centered on CSV import and export.
- API access uses project-scoped API keys.
- OpenBOM7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad cloud BOM workspace for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations teams.
Visit OpenBOMFull verdict → - Dokuly7.1/10 · Free plan
A broad, free BOM and product lifecycle system for open-source physical-product teams.
Visit DokulyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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