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Head-to-head · Bill of Materials Software

OpenBOM vs TurboPLM

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score OpenBOM #14 in Bill of Materials Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit OpenBOM
TurboPLM #15 in Bill of Materials Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit TurboPLM

OpenBOM leads on 0 checks, TurboPLM on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 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
  • Lowest starting priceTurboPLM · $10/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly OpenBOM

OpenBOM scores higher on our rubric for bill of materials software: 7.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #15.

TurboPLM is cheaper to start at $10/user/mo against $25/user/mo. On deployment, TurboPLM gives you Hybrid where OpenBOM offers Cloud.

OpenBOM is the better fit for teams needing complete cloud BOM control. TurboPLM is the better fit for budget-conscious PLM and BOM users.

  • OpenBOM fits best

    Teams needing complete cloud BOM control

  • TurboPLM fits best

    Budget-conscious PLM and BOM users

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Side by side

Feature OpenBOM 7.8/10 Visit ↗ TurboPLM 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.8 7.7
Ranking #14 in Bill of Materials Software #15 in Bill of Materials Software
Best for Teams needing complete cloud BOM control Budget-conscious PLM and BOM users
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $25/seat/mo $10/mo (best)
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Community
Integrations 19 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features OpenBOM 5/5 · TurboPLM 5/5
Revision control ✓ ✓
Multi-level BOMs ✓ ✓
BOM comparison ✓ ✓
Change workflows ✓ ✓
Inventory integration ✓ ✓
Specs
Deployment Cloud Hybrid
Max BOM levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Multi-level BOMs, revisions, comparisons, and change approvals
  • Inventory, RFQs, purchase orders, and supplier collaboration
  • CAD, ERP, PDM, PLM integrations plus a REST API
  • Multi-level BOMs include comparison, baselines, cycle prevention, and where-used.
  • Covers revisions, changes, approvals, traceability, suppliers, and process planning.
  • Free hosted and open-source self-hosted options keep entry costs low.
Cons
  • Enterprise pricing is custom
  • CAD Add-ins are priced per seat and CAD system
  • Advanced CAD and change controls require the Company plan
  • Support is limited to email and community channels.
  • The broad PLM scope may exceed the needs of teams wanting only BOM management.
  • Self-hosting requires running the software on your own hardware.
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,…

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TurboPLM is product lifecycle management software for hardware teams that need to manage parts, revisions, multi-level bills of materials, documents, CAD data, manufacturing processes, sourcing, traceability, and engineering changes. It…

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  1. OpenBOMBill of Materials Software 7.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. TurboPLMBill of Materials Software 7.7Free plan

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

  • TurboPLM — where it wins

    • Multi-level BOMs include comparison, baselines, cycle prevention, and where-used.
    • Covers revisions, changes, approvals, traceability, suppliers, and process planning.
    • Free hosted and open-source self-hosted options keep entry costs low.

    Where it doesn't

    • Support is limited to email and community channels.
    • The broad PLM scope may exceed the needs of teams wanting only BOM management.
    • Self-hosting requires running the software on your own hardware.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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