Head-to-head · Bill of Materials Software
OpenBOM vs PartsBox
OpenBOM leads on 1 check, PartsBox on 0, and 5 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 trialboth
- Most featuresOpenBOM · 5 of 5
OpenBOM scores higher on our rubric for bill of materials software: 7.8 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #24.
OpenBOM offers change workflows; PartsBox doesn't.
OpenBOM is the better fit for teams needing complete cloud BOM control. PartsBox is the better fit for electronics teams running production builds.
- OpenBOM fits best
Teams needing complete cloud BOM control
- PartsBox fits best
Electronics teams running production builds
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenBOM 7.8/10 Visit ↗ | PartsBox 6.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.8 | 6.8 |
| Ranking | #14 in Bill of Materials Software | #24 in Bill of Materials Software |
| Best for | Teams needing complete cloud BOM control | Electronics teams running production builds |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $25/seat/mo | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 19 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features OpenBOM 5/5 · PartsBox 3/5 | ||
| Revision control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-level BOMs | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOM comparison | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Change workflows | ✓ (best) | — |
| Inventory integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| 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 → |
PartsBox is a hosted application for companies and individuals that build electronic products. It brings together component inventory, storage locations, BOM imports, BOM pricing, purchasing, production builds, sub-assemblies, lot… 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
PartsBox — where it wins
- Imports BOMs from KiCad, Altium, EAGLE, CSV, and other CAD exports
- Combines inventory, purchasing, production, traceability, and barcode tools
- Supports multi-level assemblies, lot control, serial numbers, and audit trails
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at €49 per month when billed annually
- Change workflows are not provided
- Hosted-only, with no self-hosted version
- OpenBOM7.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad cloud BOM workspace for engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and operations teams.
Visit OpenBOMFull verdict → - PartsBox6.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
Broad electronics BOM coverage, with higher tiers for production and compliance.
Visit PartsBoxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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