Comparison Chart
Engineers pick Duro for holistic Product Lifecycle Managment (PLM).
Considering OpenBOM?
We'll help you choose.
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Feature Comparison
OpenBOM
Duro
Out-of-the-box ECO/ERC workflows
MES integrations
Built for scaling hardware operations
API-first architecture
Engineering change management
Limited
AI-native workflows
Limited
Change approval automation
Limited
Hardware-focused NPI workflows
Limited
Cost rollups and sourcing intelligence
Limited
Custom workflow automation
Limited
Integrated sourcing visibility
Limited
BOM management
Multi-level BOMs
CAD integrations
Revision control
Real-time collaboration
Approved manufacturer/vendor management
ERP integrations
Modern hardware-specific user experience
Why choose Duro?
OpenBOM was originally built as an academic exercise, catering to teams that want to manage just a part of their product lifecycle. Duro was purpose-built as a holistic solution to the entire lifecycle, from conception to development to production to sunsetting. Duro’s PLM platform was built from the ground-up for modern engineering teams that are looking to scale.
Choose Duro when you:
- Need a full PLM — change orders, revisions, and audit trails — not just BOMs.
- Want a modern UI your whole team adopts without the learning curve.
- Are scaling and need design, sourcing, and manufacturing on one digital thread.
- Require automatic two-way ERP and MES sync, not manual handoffs.
- Work in regulated industries where traceability drives launch readiness.
- Want AI-native validations and sourcing on an API-first platform.
Choose OpenBOM when you:
- Just need to pull BOMs straight from your CAD tool.
- Want the lowest entry price on a single-user plan.
- Need spreadsheet-style BOM collaboration, not lifecycle management.
- Focus on cost roll-ups and vendor quoting over controlled releases.
- Can live with manual data handoffs between systems.
- Prefer flexible, utilitarian BOM editing over a polished UI.
Key questions
to help you choose
the best PLM:
Is it easy to switch to Duro from OpenBOM?
Our team is experienced in assisting clients in switching from OpenBOM and can be done in just a few days.
How long does it take to onboard Duro?
Typical Duro installations take just a few hours.
What apps and integrations does Duro offer?
What if I need an integration that's not listed on your page?
Please contact us to find out if it’s on our roadmap as we’re constantly updating and expanding our partnerships. Alternatively, you can access our API to build integrations on your own and share data between applications.
What can I configure in Duro?
While Duro is an out-of-the-box PLM designed for easy onboarding and management, there are several aspects of the platform that you can configure to your requirements. Business and Enterprise customers can configure Part Numbers, Categories and Revision schemes among other options. Please chat to our sales team to see a full list of configurations.
