Aligni PLM
6.4#7 in product lifecycle management softwareFrom $187 a monthWebAPI
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PDXpert PLM
6.7#1 in plm softwareFrom $3.50 a monthFree planAPISelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Aligni PLM | PDXpert PLM |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2005 | 1993 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States | Westford, Massachusetts, USA |
| Integrations | Aligni names QuickBooks, Xero, Shopify, UltraCart, Altium Designer, and Octopart as integration targets customers have connected using its GraphQL API. | PDXpert WebAPI provides self-hosted REST access to parts, documents, BOMs, changes, revision files, and item files for integrations including ERP, analytics, and internal workflow tools. |
| Security | Aligni supports two-factor authentication through third-party authenticator apps and allows administrators to require it for account access. | The maker describes role- and membership-based permissions tied to team, item status, and file access, plus workflow-controlled file changes and forward secrecy encryption. |
| Support | Free email support is available through Aligni’s online support portal, and customized support and training are offered. | The maker advertises unlimited product support with subscription licenses and provides technical and application assistance through its MSU subscription. |
| Trial | The company says any plan can be tried free for 30 days, with access to features in the selected plan during the trial. | The free evaluation includes all software features and product support for three weeks, and requires a download-link request form. |
Aligni PLM plans
- MRP Basic$187 a month
- MRP Pro$240 a month
- Aligni PLM Lite—
- Aligni PLM Pro—
PDXpert PLM plans
- Free evaluationFree
- Subscription Plus — read-only$3.50 a month
- Subscription — read-only$6 a month
- Subscription Plus — full-function$13 a month
- Subscription — full-function$22 a month
- Perpetual — read-only$110, paid once
Pick Aligni PLM if…
Aligni PLM suits small and mid-sized electronics manufacturers managing BOMs, revisions, specifications, and production information. It also fits teams needing API connections and controlled supplier collaboration.
Pick PDXpert PLM if…
PDXpert PLM suits electronics and mechanical product teams managing BOMs, engineering documents, and changes. It may fit organizations that need self-hosted or private-cloud deployment and Windows-based operation.