OpenBOM Reviews & Product Details

Once you learn the UI, it's incredibly useful for product and package design. It's easy to make copies of a product line and adjust the graphics to make a new product. The categorization system is great, makes it super easy to find a specific tool and what it's for and manage it's SKU. Integrations are great and the ease of use after you get the hang of it is great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's a big learning curve, I wish there were some more tutorial walkthroughs. Jumping into this tool with no prior knowledge of "BOM" or "tooling" is a lot! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I appreciate that OpenBOM gives us the opportunity to effectively create and update BOMs for projects without parts falling between chairs and that it's helpful for creating part lists for kits or separate assemblies. The extraction of CAD data is a big plus as it saves a lot of time. I find it really useful for structuring information in easy-to-use and edit forms. I love that I can manipulate BOMs and properties to always use relevant data and format. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

1. Sometimes it doesn't extract pictures.

2. Sometimes it compiles BOMs into Excel with half of my chosen properties missing.

3. It doesn't have a 'Collapse all' function.

4. I would be glad to have a 'Generate part number' function that allows linking a duplicated BOM to a new assembly without loading it to OpenBOM. We often copy our projects and then make changes according to client needs, which can lead to duplication conflicts.

5. Some drawings doesn't load correctly into the database. PDF files can appear half-blank. It may creates a need for engenneer to spend time reviewing each.

6. Each bom loads without name. Each time i have to go through tons of boms just to comlete those names. Is there any oportunity to assign it within solidworks before loading?

7. If components have a revision i can't change their calalogue Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how OpenBOM simplifies the creation and maintenance of bills of materials, allowing my engineering and purchasing team to work together much more efficiently. The integration with CAD software like SolidWorks and Fusion 360 is a major advantage, as we can export BOMs directly without rework. Another positive feature is the real-time collaboration, which eliminates the endless exchange of spreadsheets via email and reduces version errors. Additionally, the initial setup of OpenBOM was quick and practical, thanks to being a cloud solution. Within a few hours, we were already generating bills of materials and integrating with our CAD. There is a learning curve, but the tutorials and support helped a lot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface could be more intuitive for new users, as the initial learning curve is a bit steep. Additionally, some integrations with ERP systems still require manual adjustments, which could be more automated. Native connectors and automatic synchronization would make the process much more efficient. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The moment I realized this was different was when I shared a BOM with our procurement guy. He saw my changes in real-time without me having to email him a new file or ask him to follow up with excel or document files sometimes. It sounds small, but it saved our team about three hours of back-and-forth that day. It makwes huge impact sometimes on the productivity hours. Spreadsheets I m still not sure how we could attach the product or material images for reference. But OpenBom does that automatically every time in a organised way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It took sometime to figure out the 'Catalog' logic versus the 'BOM' logic, but once that clicked, it made our entire library much cleaner. ;) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like how OpenBOM seamlessly integrates with Fusion 360, making it super easy for me to generate BOMs directly from my CAD designs. The compatibility with CAD software is what I like most. It has a user-friendly GUI, which, although secondary, adds to the ease of use. Using OpenBOM saves me a lot of time on generating the Bill of Materials needed for technical documentation, boosting the efficiency of the process. The setup is straightforward—just download OpenBOM, add it to Fusion 360, and you're ready to create and export BOMs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If the GUI is changed to a more modern way, it would be more helpful. Also, there's a need for better customer support services and to enhance training and documentation for the advanced features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like OpenBOM's simple, robust interface, especially how it integrates with Onshape. It provides a fast way to generate part numbers and synchronize metadata from CAD to BOMs, even when dealing with multiple parts and assemblies. I appreciate that I can create numbers and data for complete assemblies in one operation without having to copy and paste any data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes I have parts in an assembly that I do not want in the BOM and do not want to allocate a part number. My only option is to exclude from Onshape BOM which is not ideal. I would like an easier way for OpenBOM to ignore some parts. Also, the setup was a little slow as OpenBOM had/has a few bugs where it generates a warning of a problem even when there was no issue. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like that once its setup others without CAD licenses can get models and drawings for reference quicker than asking me. Helps on both ends since they don't have to wait for me to get things ready and I can spend more time focusing on CAD related work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I am not the main user at my company for OpenBOM so I'm still not confident on setup and navigation. there is still some work involved in setup per assembly and it does seem to have to be looked over to confirm its not counting any extra parts. cool thing is that once it is setup it seems to be pretty robust to quickly update when changes are made to CAD. just need to get over the initial setup hump. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use OpenBOM to track parts in my Fusion360 projects, and I really like how it naturally integrates into my workflow with Fusion. It doesn't feel like a separate system I need to maintain manually because it pulls data straight from the design. This integration is invaluable as it eliminates the need for extra steps like exporting files or rebuilding parts lists manually whenever I tweak my design. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial onboarding experience and getting used to it took some time in the beginning. The biggest onboarding challenge is understanding the workflow logic and overall data structure at the beginning. When you first start OpenBOM, it is not immediately clear how properties, catalogs, BOMs, and Fusion all work together. So more documentation to get a sense of the bigger picture in the beginning would be really helpful. Also, setting up was confusing, as I didn't really know how to install add-ons in the beginning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about OpenBOM is its simplicity combined with efficiency. The direct integration with CAD eliminates manual tasks and ensures data accuracy, while real-time collaboration allows engineering, purchasing, and suppliers to always work with up-to-date information. Additionally, version control provides security and traceability, and the intuitive interface makes it easy for the team to adopt without the need for complex training. The initial setup of OpenBOM was surprisingly simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Although OpenBOM is extremely useful for integrating CAD and managing bill of materials, I believe it could evolve in some areas. The integrations with ERP still require additional effort, and the customization of reports is limited. Furthermore, in very large projects, the performance could be more optimized. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

OpenBOM provides a centralized and structured platform for managing bills of materials and product data. The CAD integrations are seamless, and version control is very effective in handling design changes. Its cloud-based collaboration ensures that engineering, manufacturing, and procurement teams always work with accurate and up-to-date data, significantly improving overall efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While OpenBOM is feature-rich, the initial learning curve can be slightly challenging for new users. Some advanced features would benefit from additional in-app guidance or step-by-step tutorials to improve onboarding and ease of adoption. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.