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Aligni PLM vs GitPLM

Both stand on product lifecycle management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Aligni PLM

Free trial APIWeb

Aligni PLM combines product records, BOM control, engineering changes, collaboration tools, and API access in a cloud system. Its trial, security controls, and manufacturing-focused scope are central considerations when comparing plans.

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GitPLM

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose GitPLM if a small product team wants an on-premise, Git-based way to manage designs, parts, BOMs, and manufacturing release data. Teams relying on release hooks on Windows should look elsewhere for that part of the workflow, since hooks are documented for Linux and macOS.

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The facts

Aligni PLMGitPLM
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, WebLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planMRP Basic: $187 a monthFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitealigni.comgithub.com
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Aligni PLM: what it does well

  • Manages multi-level BOMs and revisions
  • Includes engineering change management
  • Provides GraphQL API and webhooks
  • Supports role-based access and two-factor authentication
  • 30-day trial available

What to know first

  • Vaults are beta features
  • Vault availability is limited to Pro plans
  • MRP Basic limits items, builds, and collaborators

GitPLM: what it does well

  • Combines BOMs and partmaster data across subassemblies.
  • Terminal interface supports column and parametric searches.
  • Connects a parts database to KiCad’s HTTP Libraries feature.
  • Free and released under the Apache 2.0 license.
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows as a self-contained binary.

What to know first

  • Release hooks are supported only on Linux and macOS.
  • Partmaster and BOM data use CSV files; release settings use YAML.

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