Head-to-head · Bill of Materials Software
TurboPLM vs Dokuly
TurboPLM 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 scoreTurboPLM · 7.7/10
- Free planboth
TurboPLM scores higher on our rubric for bill of materials software: 7.7 against 7.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #15 and #21.
TurboPLM is the better fit for budget-conscious PLM and BOM users. Dokuly is the better fit for open-source teams managing physical products.
- TurboPLM fits best
Budget-conscious PLM and BOM users
- Dokuly fits best
Open-source teams managing physical products
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Side by side
| Feature | TurboPLM 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Dokuly 7.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.1 |
| Ranking | #15 in Bill of Materials Software | #21 in Bill of Materials Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious PLM and BOM users | Open-source teams managing physical products |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $10/mo | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Community | Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features TurboPLM 5/5 · Dokuly 5/5 | ||
| Revision control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-level BOMs | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOM comparison | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Not checked yet |
| Max BOM levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | 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… 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
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.
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.
- TurboPLM7.7/10 · Free plan
A low-cost PLM and BOM workspace with open-source self-hosting.
Visit TurboPLMFull 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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