PDXpert PLM
PDXpert PLM: A focused Windows PLM with broad lifecycle controls and a low displayed entry price. Ranked #20 of 37 in Product Lifecycle Management Software by our editors (7.8/10); pricing: 21-day trial; best for budget-conscious engineering PLM teams.
At a glance
- Editor score7.8 / 10
- Pricing21-day trial
- Best forBudget-conscious engineering PLM teams
- Free planNo
- Paid from$22/seat/yr
- Requirements managementYes
- Founded1993 · Westford, Massachusetts, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Multi-level BOMs, sourcing, suppliers, revisions, and change control
- Configurable workflows, approvals, permissions, and audit trails
- Windows, self-hosted, REST/Web Services API, and key integrations
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Displayed lowest prices are based on 300 users
- Primarily suited to engineering and product-data workflows
Our verdict on PDXpert PLM
PDXpert PLM is a product lifecycle management system for electronics, mechanical, and other engineering organizations. It brings together parts, multi-level bills of materials, supplier sources, controlled documents, revisions, engineering changes, approvals, and audit history. The software runs on Windows with SQL Server and supports deployment on company infrastructure or private hosting. It is a strong fit for teams that need product-data traceability and structured engineering control without adopting a broad general-purpose business suite.
Pricing is offered through several annual-billing options. Subscription full-function costs $22 per user per month, while read-only access costs $6 per user per month. Subscription Plus costs $13 per user per month for full-function access and $3.50 per user per month for read-only access; both include a zero escalation price guarantee. Subscription plans include unlimited product support, free onboarding training, and free maintenance and upgrades. Perpetual licensing costs $570 per full-function seat or $110 per read-only seat, with first-year MSU required. Read-only MSU costs $22 per seat per year and covers maintenance, support, and upgrades. A 21-day free trial is available, but there is no free plan. The displayed lowest prices are based on 300 users.
Its engineering controls are the main reason to consider it. PDXpert PLM supports document check-in/check-out, revision history, engineering change forms, configurable workflows, parallel and electronic approvals, role-based permissions, custom attributes, numbering rules, and lifecycle phases. The REST/Web Services API connects product data with other systems, while integrations include SolidWorks, Altium Designer, NetSuite, and ERP/MRP systems. Choose it if Windows deployment, self-hosting, BOM depth, and controlled engineering processes are priorities. Teams seeking a free entry tier or a product centered outside engineering lifecycle management should consider alternatives.
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PDXpert PLM fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $22/seat/yr |
| Requirements management | Yes |
| Revision control | Yes |
| Change management | Yes |
| BOM management | Yes |
| Workflow automation | Yes |
| API access | Yes |
| Deployment | Not verified |
| Free trial | 21 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: SolidWorks, Altium Designer, NetSuite, ERP/MRP systems |
| Pricing | 21-day trial (source) |
| Website | buyplm.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
PDXpert PLM integrations
PDXpert PLM lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- SolidWorks
- Altium Designer
- NetSuite
- ERP/MRP systems
Alternatives to PDXpert PLM
- Siemens TeamcenterA broad PLM system for connecting requirements, engineering, manufacturing, and service data.9.4
- PTC WindchillBroad PLM depth for manufacturers managing complex products across engineering and production.9.3
- Dassault Systèmes ENOVIAA broad PLM system for engineering teams managing complex product data and change.9.2
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