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Gerber AccuMark vs OpenBOM

Gerber AccuMark logo

Gerber AccuMark

Fashion

Advanced pattern design and marker making

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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OpenBOM

Manufacturing

Cloud bill of materials and part catalogue management priced per seat, with free read-only users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only OpenBOM has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gerber AccuMark no pricing published on vendor website; OpenBOM pricing has three axes, editing seats plus data record count plus per-seat CAD add-ins at $25 to $45 each, so the real annual cost is well above the advertised per-seat figure.
  • They diverge on capability: Gerber AccuMark covers Pattern design, OpenBOM covers Multi-level BOMs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gerber AccuMark and OpenBOM actually diverge.

Attributes where Gerber AccuMark and OpenBOM differ
AttributeGerber AccuMarkOpenBOM
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotePer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindowsWeb, Windows, macOS, API
CategoryFashionManufacturing
Founded1968Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gerber AccuMark

  • Pattern design
  • Automatic grading
  • Marker making
  • Fabric optimization
  • 3D visualization
  • Costing tools
  • Data management
  • Production planning

Only in OpenBOM

  • Multi-level BOMs
  • Part catalogue
  • CAD add-ins
  • Change management
  • Free read-only users
  • REST API

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gerber AccuMark

  • Apparel pattern making and gradingnot OpenBOM
  • Fashion design automationnot OpenBOM
  • Industrial equipment software (Lectra platform)not OpenBOM
  • Supply chain automation for fashion industrynot OpenBOM

OpenBOM

  • A hardware startup replacing a shared BOM spreadsheet before its first contract manufacturing runnot Gerber AccuMark
  • A contract manufacturer sharing structured BOMs with customers who should see but not edit themnot Gerber AccuMark
  • An electronics team pulling BOMs straight out of Altium and mechanical CAD instead of retyping themnot Gerber AccuMark
  • A small manufacturer that needs part numbering and revision discipline but cannot fund a PLM projectnot Gerber AccuMark

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gerber AccuMark

  • No pricing published on vendor website
  • Custom quote-only model requires direct sales contact
  • Product sold as part of broader Lectra platform (software, equipment, and services)
  • Targets specific industries (fashion, automotive, furniture) with customized implementations

OpenBOM

  • Pricing has three axes, editing seats plus data record count plus per-seat CAD add-ins at $25 to $45 each, so the real annual cost is well above the advertised per-seat figure.
  • Paying yearly nearly halves the seat price, from $55 to $30 and $165 to $90, so monthly billing carries an unusually heavy penalty for teams that want flexibility.
  • Change management, revision control and CAD file management are absent from the entry Team plan, so the cheapest tier is a catalogue rather than a working PLM.
  • It lacks the approval workflows, effectivity dating and audit depth that regulated medical and aerospace suppliers need, so companies pursuing ISO 13485 or AS9100 typically migrate away.
  • Record count is metered separately and a large imported part library can push a small team into a higher data tier without adding a single user.

Pricing, plan by plan

Gerber AccuMark

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Gerber AccuMark review.

OpenBOM

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 2,000 data records
    • Basic BOM and catalogue management
    • Non-commercial and educational use
  • Professional Team$55/month
    • $30 per seat per month billed yearly
    • BOM management, part catalogue, inventory
    • RFQ and purchase orders
  • Company$165/month
    • $90 per seat per month billed yearly
    • Everything in Team
    • CAD file management and revision control
  • Enterprise$undefined/year
    • Single sign-on
    • Custom integrations
    • Private or custom hosting

Which should you pick?

Choose Gerber AccuMark if

  • You need pattern design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want automatic grading.
Gerber AccuMark review

Choose OpenBOM if

  • You need multi-level boms.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Windows, macOS, API.
  • You also want part catalogue.
OpenBOM review

Questions people ask

Is Gerber AccuMark or OpenBOM better?
Neither clearly leads. Gerber AccuMark starts at On request and OpenBOM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gerber AccuMark or OpenBOM?
OpenBOM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Gerber AccuMark and Free for OpenBOM.
Does Gerber AccuMark or OpenBOM run on more platforms?
Gerber AccuMark runs on Windows. OpenBOM runs on Web, Windows, macOS, API.
Can I use OpenBOM for free?
Yes. OpenBOM has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gerber AccuMark starts at On request.
What is Gerber AccuMark best used for?
Gerber AccuMark is most often used for apparel pattern making and grading, fashion design automation, industrial equipment software (lectra platform), supply chain automation for fashion industry. Of those, apparel pattern making and grading and fashion design automation are not what OpenBOM is typically brought in for.
What can Gerber AccuMark do that OpenBOM cannot?
Gerber AccuMark covers Pattern design, Automatic grading, Marker making, Fabric optimization. OpenBOM covers Multi-level BOMs, Part catalogue, CAD add-ins, Change management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Gerber AccuMark: How much does Lectra Gerber AccuMark cost?

Lectra does not publish pricing for Gerber AccuMark or other products on its website. Customers must contact sales directly for custom quotes. The company indicates enterprise sales model support with dedicated customer success (800+ employees) and 24/24 assistance commitment.

Source
OpenBOM: Is OpenBOM free?

There is a genuine free tier limited to 2,000 data records and aimed at non-commercial and educational use. Commercial teams start at $30 per seat per month billed yearly.

Gerber AccuMark: How is Lectra Gerber AccuMark priced?

Lectra operates a custom enterprise sales model with no published pricing. Gerber AccuMark is positioned as part of Lectra's broader industrial intelligence platform offering software solutions, hardware equipment, and services for fashion, automotive, and furniture industries. Pricing is individualized based on customer requirements.

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OpenBOM: Do I pay for people who only look at BOMs?

No. Read-only users are unlimited and free on every paid plan, which is the main reason the total cost undercuts seat-for-seat PLM tools.

OpenBOM: Are the CAD add-ins included?

No. They are $25 per seat per month billed yearly, $45 monthly, and require an active Team or Company subscription.

OpenBOM: Can OpenBOM replace a full PLM?

For a startup, usually yes. For regulated manufacturing needing controlled workflows and full audit trails, no.

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