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BOMIST vs Cascadia PLM
Both stand on bill of materials software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
BOMIST brings inventory, BOM management, procurement and production tracking into one tool for hardware work. Check the plan limits and workspace options against the size of your operation.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Cascadia PLM brings engineering records and change workflows together, with both self-hosted and managed-cloud paths. The free core includes APIs, while managed-cloud API access is an optional paid add-on.
Visit Cascadia PLMThe facts
| BOMIST | Cascadia PLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bomist.com | cascadiaplm.com |
| On bill of materials software | #3 of 48 | #1 of 48 |
BOMIST: what it does well
- Tracks inventory across multiple locations.
- Compares BOM revisions and estimates batch costs.
- Generates purchase lists and supplier orders.
- Supports offline access with cloud workspace sync.
- Exports in CSV, JSON, HTML and PDF.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 100 parts and three products.
- TEAM plan includes one Team Workspace.
- ENTERPRISE starts at $350 per month, billed yearly.
Cascadia PLM: what it does well
- Free core includes unlimited editors and viewers.
- Includes REST and SysML v2 APIs.
- Supports multi-level BOMs and revision schemes.
- Self-hosting and Kubernetes deployment are documented.
What to know first
- Managed-cloud API access costs extra.
- Managed Cloud up to 20 editors costs $850 a month.
- Configuration uses TypeScript files.
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