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NGC Software vs OpenBOM

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NGC Software

Fashion

Integrated supply chain and PLM solution

From
$120/month
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: NGC Software pricing page has no published rates; only Request Demo and Let's talk contact options are offered; 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: NGC Software covers PLM, OpenBOM covers Multi-level BOMs.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 31 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which NGC Software and OpenBOM actually diverge.

Attributes where NGC Software and OpenBOM differ
AttributeNGC SoftwareOpenBOM
Starting price$120/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionPer user per month
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Windows, macOS, API
CategoryFashionManufacturing
Founded2002Unknown

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 NGC Software

  • PLM
  • Supply chain management
  • Supplier collaboration
  • Analytics
  • ERP
  • Email
  • Encryption
  • User roles

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.

NGC Software

  • Apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the Logility platformnot OpenBOM

OpenBOM

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

Where each one falls short

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

NGC Software

  • Pricing page has no published rates; only Request Demo and Let's talk contact options are offered

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

NGC Software

$120/month
  • Standard$120/month
    • Core features
    • Basic support
  • Premium$200/month
    • All features
    • Priority support

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 NGC Software if

  • You need plm.
  • You also want supply chain management.
NGC Software 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 NGC Software or OpenBOM better?
Neither clearly leads. NGC Software starts at $120/month and OpenBOM at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, NGC Software or OpenBOM?
OpenBOM has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $120/month for NGC Software and Free for OpenBOM.
Does NGC Software or OpenBOM run on more platforms?
NGC Software runs on Web. 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. NGC Software starts at $120/month.
What is NGC Software best used for?
NGC Software is most often used for apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the logility platform. Of those, apparel and fashion brands running supply chain planning under the logility platform is not what OpenBOM is typically brought in for.
What can NGC Software do that OpenBOM cannot?
NGC Software covers PLM, Supply chain management, Supplier collaboration, Analytics. OpenBOM covers Multi-level BOMs, Part catalogue, CAD add-ins, Change management.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

NGC Software: How do I get pricing for Logility's apparel supply chain solutions?

Logility does not publish pricing on its website. You must request a demo or contact their sales team through the website to discuss pricing tailored to your business needs.

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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.

NGC Software: Does Logility offer a free trial?

Logility does not publish trial information. You can request a demo to evaluate their solutions, but specific trial terms must be discussed with sales.

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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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